Employment

The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese also offers a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees.  Information on our retirement program can be found here.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the pastor and liturgy committees in planning weekly liturgies, feast days, special celebrations and musical events and executing the plans.
• Prepare PowerPoints for Masses and liturgies; including songs and hymns, readings and gospels and submitting in a timely fashion.
• Ensure lyrics are projected with appropriate liturgical or spiritual images for the Masses.
• Organize church choirs (children, adult, and multicultural combined choirs) in the parish.
• Recruit, train and direct cantors and choir members.                        
• Conduct and accompany at weekly rehearsals with all choirs, cantors as needed particularly for Easter and Christmas.
• Lead music (play/direct choirs and cantor) at all English weekend Masses: currently 4 Masses: Saturday 4 pm; Sunday 7:30 am; 9 am; and 11 am. as well as at Christmas, Easter, Holy Days and other parish celebrations … (weddings & funerals - extra stipend provided).
• Accompany the assembly at various liturgies with both traditional and contemporary music.
• Coordinate trilingual Masses at various times throughout the year, as well as events like First Communion and Confirmation.
• Provide prelude music and additional rehearsal with the assembly, if needed, before masses
• Secure instrumentalist as needed for special occasions.
• Secure a replacement when not available to perform.
• Assist in maintaining the parish instruments, particularly the organ, sound system/ microphones, screen, projector and computer.
• Continuously update professional and liturgical education
• Update and renew license for music, music books or any software necessary for the music ministry. 

Qualifications:

• Must be an accomplished organist and pianist.
• Must have experience in directing music program or church music ministry
• Must be talented musically and enthusiastically lead parishioners in worship.
• Must be able to develop, lead, and implement plans to serve the liturgy, moving parishioners to full participation in the Mass and in other sacred gatherings.
• Must have experience and knowledge of Catholic liturgy and be part of our parish Liturgy Committee.
• Must display proficiency in computer and related technology, e.g. digital music, etc.
• Must be an actively engaged member of the parish and the parish staff, and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and prayer.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills (ability to collaborate with other people) and show skills in coordinating activities and establishing priorities.
• Must collaborate with professional Sound Technician to maintain equipment owned by the parish, striving to provide optimal sound quality.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds
• Frequent use of both hands and fingers (i.e. typing)
• Frequent extended periods of sitting and occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing
• Occasional work in an environment with minimal hearing (i.e. loud noises, sirens) and routine hearing (listening to others in conversation)
• Occasional work in close proximity with others

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

To apply, please download the Employment Application and submit it along with your resume, salary requirements and list of references to the attention of Rev. Jean W. Boulin at frjean@sacredheartfamily.com or Maria Golonski, Operations Manager at rectory@sacredheartfamily.com.