Director of Music and Liturgy

Job Summary:
This full-time position is only available due to a well-deserved retirement! Join our team and share your gifts of music planning as well as working with our pastor and deacons to create prayerful liturgies and celebrations.

Responsibilities:

Administrative Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides initial and ongoing formation of ministries in the area of liturgy, ushers/greeters, acolytes, sacristans, art & environment, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, servers, gift bearers, sound and light, linen and music ministries.
• Recruit (new and existing), screen, train, enrich, and recognize ministers.
• Meets regularly with ministry teams, e.g., practices, rehearsals, and meetings.
• Have a written schedule with backups.
• Coordinates and prepares liturgies, in accordance with Archdiocesan office as appropriate.
• Budget and expenses:
• Prepares annual budget.
• Monthly monitor expenses and revenues.
• Authorizes respective expenditures within the approved budget.
• Attends staff meetings. Attends other meetings at the request of the Pastor/Parish Administrator/supervisor.
• Acts as a resource (not member) for Pastoral Council.

Liturgical and Worship Ministry:

• Collaborates with the Pastor/Priest to manifest his vision for the liturgical year, liturgical season, and sacramental celebrations.
• Coordinates the liturgical spirit of the parish and fosters hospitality and harmony.
• Fosters parishioner participation in the Mass/service.
• Prepares written liturgical schedule for the year, 3 months in advance.
• Follows liturgical norms for Mass/service/rite with attention to aesthetics and needed materials/supplies, e.g., lines, bread, wine, sacred vessels, vestments, etc.
• Forms, develops, and consults with liturgical committee.
• Taps into committees to gain feedback on the liturgical experience for continuous improvement.
• Assist visiting clergy.
• Serve as a resource for school Mass planning (eg readings, petitions, etc.)
• Plan and coordinate practice(s)/rehearsals,
• Coordinates music with liturgical plan.
• Participates fully in the liturgy and greets people after the liturgy.
• Documents readings, songs, petitions, etc. for each Mass and service, as a reference.
• Creates operating procedures for each aspect of the position.
• Creates worship aids for all Masses and sacramental celebrations.
• Inventory liturgical supplies.

Music Ministry:

• Oversees/Plan music for all liturgies including weekend, weekday, school liturgies, penance services, baptisms, etc.
• Fosters parishioner participation in music.
• Foster unity among all musicians to create a spirit of harmony with presider and other liturgical ministers.
• Ensures organ, piano, and other instruments are maintained, repaired and tuned, as needed.
• Expands song as prayer into the spirituality of the liturgy.
• Creates operating procedures for each aspect of the position.
• Ensures copyright and licensing requirement permissions for music.

Communications:

• Create a dynamic image through print, i.e., bulleting articles and social media.
• Create media releases and develop social media programs that engage and increase awareness.

Other:

• Ensures qualified substitutes are enlisted when absent, Mass/service, funerals, weddings, etc.
• Collaborates with other staff and acts as a resource for parish/school groups.
• Fosters positive public relations in and outside the parish/school.
• Attends respective Archdiocesan and Deanery workshops/programs, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

K: Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in liturgical planning preferred.
• Knowledge of the Roman Missal, lectionary, liturgical year, liturgical norms and regulations, and liturgical tradition and practice.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge in MS Office products.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the State of Wisconsin.
• Practicing Catholic required.

S: Skills

• Professional working attitude and collaborative approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

A: Abilities

• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to make decisions, attentive to details, and troubleshooting
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for making a difference in the community, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Milwaukee, WI 53219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person