Music Director

Job summary

Plan music for weekend Masses in collaboration with the pastor, coordinate and rehearse the parish’s three choirs, and arrange cantors and instrumentalists. Recruit and support volunteer musicians and provide music for major liturgical celebrations, weddings, and funerals.

Job details

St Joseph, Port Elgin/SouthamptonPart TimePort Elgin, ON Apply Now Job Title: MUSIC DIRECTOR Location: St. Joseph Parish, Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores) Employment Type: Part-Time Hours: approx. 10 hours per week Position Summary St. Joseph Parish in Saugeen Shores, Ontario, with the Diocese of Hamilton, is looking for an experienced Music Director to fill the part time (estimated 10 hours/week) role. The Music Director will plan music for all weekend Masses, coordinate our three parish choirs, and ensure that music is provided at each Mass either personally or through qualified instrumentalists and cantors. Primary Responsibilities Planning liturgical music in collaboration with the pastor. Coordinating and rehearsing with the three parish choirs. Scheduling cantors and instrumentalists for all weekend Masses. Recruiting and supporting volunteer musicians. Assisting with music for major liturgical celebrations, weddings, and funerals. Knowledge And Skill Requirements A good understanding of and respect for Catholic Doctrine, liturgy and practice, as determined at the sole discretion of the Bishop of the Diocese. Ability to play piano, organ, or guitar and lead congregational singing. Experience directing choirs or coordinating liturgical music is preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Diocese of Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation, please inform the Human Resources Manager. Apply NowSee all open positions

What you’ll do

Plan music for weekend Masses in collaboration with the pastor, coordinate and rehearse the parish’s three choirs, and arrange cantors and instrumentalists. Recruit and support volunteer musicians and provide music for major liturgical celebrations, weddings, and funerals.

Requirements

Candidates should understand and respect Catholic doctrine, liturgy, and practice, and be able to play piano, organ, or guitar while leading congregational singing. Experience directing choirs or coordinating liturgical music is preferred; strong organizational and communication skills are also required.

Listed skills

• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Liturgical Music Planning
• Choir Direction
• Choir Coordination
• Piano
• Organ
• Guitar
• Congregational Singing
• Cantor Scheduling
• Instrumentalist Scheduling
• Volunteer Recruitment
• Rehearsal Leadership
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Catholic Liturgy

Job areas

• Creative & Media