St. Thomas More
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Posted Date
Hours per week: 40
Position Summary:
The Catholic Community of St. Thomas More is seeking a Director of Music Ministry. The Director of Music Ministry (DMM) oversees all aspects of liturgical music in the parish and directs the Schola Cantorum and Hand Bell choirs. The DMM is responsible for developing liturgical music for all Masses in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Hispanic Music Ministry, and the Director of the Celebration Singers.
Key responsibilities:
- Developing liturgical music for parish, school and youth Masses, including Holy Days, special liturgical celebrations, weddings and funerals.
- Have the ability to flow easily between contemporary, praise and worship, traditional and age-appropriate music for children.
- Provides training to parish musicians; scheduling and hiring musicians as needed.
- Recruits cantors, accompanists, choir members and supervises the music library.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in music
- Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in the area of liturgical music, musical proficiency in piano and voice, communication
- Employment is contingent upon applicants satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
- Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Master’s degree in music
- Proficiency in Organ
Supervises: Music Library Volunteers, Choir Directors, Assistant Director of Hispanic Music Ministry
Position Start Date: Immediate