Posted 3/30/22

St. Thomas More Catholic Church is seeking a Director of Liturgical Music to lead the music program for the parish helping the worshipping community to pray by supporting liturgies with vibrant and inspirational music.

Candidate for this position should be proficient in organ and piano, be able to sight read music and have suitable vocal skills. Candidate should be passionate about the church’s liturgical tradition as well as today’s current practice. This candidate will be a staff member, attend staff meetings and work collaboratively with pastoral staff.

The Coordinator of Music Ministry plans and leads music at three weekend Masses, Saturday 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., school Masses, funeral Masses, all Holy Day Masses and special liturgies and events as needed. Providing music at weddings and funerals is additional compensation.

Responsibilities include directing and rehearsing choirs and volunteer musicians, file and maintain music records, coordinate music ministry bulletin communications, care for musical equipment and the operation of sound equipment.

This candidate should have the ability to cultivate and recruit volunteers for participation in the Music Ministry program both choir and musicians.

Candidates must pass a background, reference and criminal check & child protection training.