Job Description

Organist / Choir Director St. Mary's Visitation Catholic Church - Byron Center, MI St. Mary's Visitation Catholic Church, is seeking a part-time Choir Director/Organist to direct and accompany the choir for Holy Mass. The ideal candidate is a skilled organist and choral director, with cantoring experience and knowledge of the Roman Catholic liturgy including Gregorian chant, polyphony, and modern/contemporary liturgical forms. Annual compensation to commensurate with experience, Weddings and Funerals to be stipend additionally. If interested, please email cover letter and resume to Fr. Christopher Derda at [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING] Job Summary Part-Time Organist/Choir Director- St. Mary's Visitation Catholic Church Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead music for the Sunday and holy day liturgies on a regular basis.
• Accompany and lead weekly rehearsals of the choir.
• Willingness to work with people to train for participation as cantors, and choir members.
• Actively seek to recruit choral members.
• Provide additional services when necessary for Holy Week, Christmas, Sacraments, Funerals, Weddings, etc.

Job Requirements

• Active member of a Catholic Faith Community.
• Degree in music or equivalent experience.
• Required: Proficient piano, organ, choral, and vocal skills.
• Cantoring experience and knowledge of the Roman Catholic liturgy.
• Knowledge of Gregorian chant and polyphony styles of music preferred.

Relationship Requirements

• Willingness to work with the Pastor and choral members to foster the music ministry of the parish.
• Great communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Job Tags

Part time, Sunday,

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