Pastoral Assistant Music - Salary

I. GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides leadership, coordination, and music for parish liturgies and designated celebrations across two parish campuses. Supports the mission of the parish by fostering full, active, and conscious participation in worship through music ministry.

This position is estimated at 30-35 hours per week, with additional time required during peak liturgical seasons (e.g., Christmas and Easter).

II. ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES:

A. Collaborates with the Pastoral Leadership, staff, and consultative bodies in implementing the mission of the parish.

B. Plans and coordinates music for parish liturgies, including Sunday Masses and major liturgical celebrations across two campuses.

C. Coordinates, rehearses, and directs three parish choirs.

D. Provides music planning and support for up to six additional self-directed choirs, assisting with repertoire selection in alignment with liturgical guidelines.

E. Serves as accompanist (piano required; ability to play organ is a plus) for liturgies, rehearsals, and other parish celebrations when necessary. Recruits, trains, and supports parish ministers of music, including cantors and accompanists, as needed.

F. Schedules rehearsals and ensures that musicians, accompanists, and resources are available for all services under their direction.

G. Assists parishioners in planning music for weddings and funerals. Maintains a resource list of available musicians for these occasions.

H. Participates in Liturgy Committee meetings and supports the committee’s work as needed, completing tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

I. Prepares and administers the music ministry budget as delegated by the pastoral leadership.

J. Ensures all music materials are used in compliance with copyright laws, licensing requirements, and liturgical norms.

K. Maintains professional knowledge and skills through reading, attending workshops, and participating in relevant professional development opportunities.

L. Performs other duties as assigned.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.