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DIRECTOR OF Music & Liturgy

*Please note - we are putting interviews on hold until at least April 4, 2020 due to restrictions placed on us from the bishop because of covid-19 - application are still being accepted*

JOB DESCRIPTION 

About Us:
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Crystal Lake, IL is a large, vibrant parish of almost 3,000 families, and we are committed to discipleship and evangelization. The Music & Liturgy program is excellent, consisting of a Traditional Choir, Contemporary Choir, Children's Choir & and Handbell Choir. In addition, we have many wonderful cantors and instrumentalists. We are committed to enhancing the Liturgy in the best way possible.

Description: Full-time Director of Music & Liturgy opportunity with benefits in the Diocese of Rockford (Crystal Lake, IL). Music resources from GIA in the pews. Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Planning and scheduling music/musicians for all liturgies (there are 6 Masses per weekend)
  • Director of Traditional Adult Choir (40 members)
  • Director of Children’s Choir (40+ members)
  • Director of Handbell Choir (10 members)
  • Scheduling and training of Cantors/Accompanists
  • Distributes music to Music Ministers (cantors, accompanists, instrumentalists, choir members, etc.)
  • Supervises and maintains the parish’s musical resources
  • Oversee both of the Contemporary Groups (these have leaders already)
  • Directing 9:00 am Mass Weekly, Children’s Choir twice a month at the Noon Mass, Direct Handbell group at one Mass per month, fill in for other Masses as needed.
  • Work with Liturgy Assistant in coordinating recruitment, training and scheduling of other liturgical ministries including Lectors, EMEs, Sacristans, Altar Servers, etc.
  • Creation of annual budget for Music and Liturgy Departments.
  • Planning and execution of all funerals (approximately 60 per year) and weddings (approximately 20 per year) for the Parish.
  • Scheduling and planning of Instrumentalists for Holy Days and special Masses.
  • The successful candidate will be a humble, collaborative person accustomed to multitasking and deadlines and ability to work with many different kinds of people. 

Qualifications:
  • Active member of the Roman Catholic Church (in good standing)
  • Knowledge of and experienced in Roman Catholic liturgy and sacred music
  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Music or Liturgy, or related field
  • Proficiency with organ and piano (preferred)
  • Ability to direct a choir
  • Experience with Handbells (preferred)
  • Good communication and teaching skills
  • Enthusiasm and ability to work effectively with others (parish staff, ministry members, and parishioners)
  • Highly organized, self-managing, project-oriented, detail-oriented, team player
 
 Salary Range: Negotiable with experience 

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