Choir/Music Coordinator
hace 3 días
Fort Worth
Job Description The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. General Position Summary: The Coordinator of Music/ Choir will play organ or piano & direct the various groups of musicians, cantors and choir at all English and Spanish speaking liturgies. The Coordinator of Music/ Choir will prepare singers and will conduct/accompany the singing during these liturgies. He/she will oversee the selection of music for Masses and special celebrations and will work with Father and Deacon in these endeavors. Principal Accountabilities: General Administration • Manages the proper storage and disposal of confidential information and personally identifiable information (PII) in accordance with policy and law., • Demonstrates dynamic problem-solving skills through adaptable and flexible leadership. Clarifies the needs and directives of supervisors, supervises and manages logistics, and clearly communicates resulting needs and barriers to success in a timely, professional manner., • Serves as the primary musician for the parish for all parish masses and events, as scheduled by the Pastor., • Communicates and cooperates with other parish and diocesan organizations., • Foster mutually responsive relationships with parish staff and the parish community at large., • Works independently and within teams on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects as assigned., • Learns from mistakes, demonstrates good judgement, and chooses effective leadership styles which foster comradery, respect, accountability, discipline, discipleship, healthy conflict management, and a can-do spirit in accordance with the Catholic faith., • Other duties as assigned. General Management • Responsible determining, communicating, and executing the needs and priorities of the Music Department – in coordination with the Pastor, to all clergy, staff, contract employees, ministries, and volunteers., • Manages and organizes volunteers in accordance with the Pastor’s vision, the serviceable needs of the parish, and budget guidelines., • Maintains professional and charitable relationships with vendors, visiting musicians, and the musical departments of other parishes and diocese., • Maintains a professional relationship and ongoing communications with the Diocesan Department of Liturgy; participates in Diocesan liturgy meeting when invited, facilitates and supports Diocesan programs and activities in the parish as appropriate., • Manages the proper and relevant flow of communication, regarding the Music Department, to the parish; coordinates with the Pastor and Business Manager for pulpit announcements, speakers, bulletin postings, social media postings, display tables, other forms of electronic communication, etc., • Continues personal growth in faith and professional ability through meeting attendance, conventions, workshops, and the reading of current material concerning liturgy and music., • Participates in staff meetings and other parish meetings, as necessary. Musical Coordination • Responsible for coordinating, planning, and implementing music for all Masses., • Assists with the development of worship aids., • Recruits and prepares liturgical ministers as accompanists and choir participants., • Participates in scheduled meetings with presiders to ensure effective communication and musical worship., • Supervises, schedules, and guides parish musicians and cantors, as directed by the Pastor., • Schedules musicians and provides music for all major celebrations, and events directed by the Pastor; may include regular Masses, weddings, funerals, quinceaneras, penance services, adoration services, etc., • Conducts, directs, prepares, and rehearses choirs, assemblies, and musicians at liturgies, as directed by the Pastor., • Prepares equipment, resource materials, copies and binders for rehearsals., • Assists cantors and musicians with finding substitutes, if needed., • Works to foster a proper sense of praise, worship, and harmony among parishioners, musicians, liturgical ministers, and presiders., • Regularly coordinates with the Safe Environment Coordinator to ensure all Safe Environment requirements are current and satisfied. Ministerial Leadership • Facilitates an environment within the Music Department and its associated ministries where participants can properly encounter God’s grace and mercy., • Fosters a sense of sacred ritual though music in worship and is a positive personal presence in the community., • Articulates and guides others to properly articulate parish spirituality with appropriate expressions of Roman Catholic worship., • Coordinates with clergy, staff, and external organizations to promote spiritual growth and awareness within the community., • Plans and develops programs to build the spiritual and musical development of the ministers and assembly at large., • Adheres to parish and Diocesan guidelines. RECORD RETENTION RESPONSIBILTIES: • Manages the proper storage and disposal of confidential information and personally identifiable information (PII) in accordance with policy and law., • Securely maintains a current work process binder for each major area of responsibility. This position works in a typical office environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding needs of the Diocese, tight deadlines and moderate workloads. • Ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time., • Able to access and maintain centralized departmental files. Involves extending arms and reaching files stored in multiple levels on shelves, climbing up a stepladder to access files., • Ability to accept work interruptions while still remaining focused on duties., • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance., • Infrequent travel, by car, may be required to Diocese, Parishes, and/or schools., • Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church., • A master’s degree in music is preferred or equivalent years’ experience., • Excellent knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy., • Vocal/choral skills required., • Ability to conduct standard choral music and knowledge of rehearsal techniques., • Ability to use various computer and parish software programs; strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Word and Excel., • Ability to use various office machines (copier, fax, phones, calculator, scanner, etc.) or ability to learn., • Ability to meet deadlines and follow directives from Pastor or Business Manager in a timely manner., • Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks., • Ability to work independently as well as in teams., • Ability to provide excellent customer service and work efficiently with staff, clergy, religious, and laity., • Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality., • Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences., • Demonstrated ability to listen empathetically, make peace, and de-escalate., • Demonstrated history of good judgement., • Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility., • Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills., • Bilingual (Spanish/ English) is highly desirable but not required. FLSA Designation: Contract