Archdiocese of Chicago · 3 months ago
Music Director - Christ the King Parish - Chicago - Vic. VI
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$58K/yr - $58K/yr
3+ years expThe Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Music Director for Christ the King Parish. The role involves leading and coordinating music for various liturgical events, developing the music ministry's mission, and collaborating with the pastor and music committee.
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Responsibilities
In consultation with the Pastor and Music Committee, develop Mission and Vision Statement for Music Ministry at Christ the King
Coordinate music leadership and support for Sunday and holy day liturgies, Parish missions and retreats, weekday liturgies as specified, funerals, and other parish events as appropriate
Lead music at weekend and holy day liturgies on a regular basis
Prepare music plans for weekend and Holy Day Liturgies
Provide & teach new music for use at the parish as led by the Holy Spirit, ensuring that music and texts are in accord with Catholic teaching and appropriate for the particular purpose (liturgy, vespers, etc.), and in a way that ensures the fullest participation of the faithful
Create song sheets/worship aids as needed, especially for special liturgical celebrations such as Christmas and the Triduum
Create annual schedule for cantors & choirs, for Sundays and Holy Days
Recruit and train individuals to participate in the music ministry
Recruit, train, and evaluate music leaders as necessary
Facilitate regular or occasional meetings/rehearsals for instruction, formation, and communication for musicians supporting music at Mass and other parish events
Provide legal copies of music for all members of parish Music Team
Recruit singers, prepare and lead choir for: a weekly Sunday choral Mass from September through May; Christmas and Holy Week
Provide, maintain and update songbooks for use at Parish liturgies
Ensure all copies of music used at the parish are legal, authorized copies
Grow, organize and maintain CK music library
Provide advice and guidance to couples and families for preparation of wedding and funeral liturgies
Eventual establishment of a weekly Sunday Family Mass, for CK School. Families, and parishioners with children not enrolled in CK School
Participate in regular Liturgy Preparation Team meetings to: Participate in review calendar of upcoming liturgical events
Collaborate in detailed planning of liturgies on a weekly basis
Collaborate with Parish Staff as necessary to plan parish liturgical events (e.g. conferences, missions, retreats, etc.)
Remain up to date with Liturgy documents, especially ongoing liturgical changes
Prepare and manage budget for music and sound
Oversee maintenance of the pipe organ and pianos
Manage/accomplish projects assigned by the Pastor
Collaborate with parish staff for parish functions
Participate at regular staff meetings
Other tasks as appropriate to assist parish staff and/or parishioners
Qualification
Required
Practicing Catholic
Enthusiastic supporter of Catholic Church's teaching on the role of music in the liturgy
Able to lead music and worship confidently
Collaborative team member/servant leader
Excellent communication skills
3-5 years' experience leading music at worship
3-5 years' experience directing adult and children's choirs
BA in Music or equivalent
Company
Archdiocese of Chicago
Archdiocese of Chicago manages parishes, schools, ministries, and administrative functions for the Archdiocese of Chicago.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Deacon Don Grossnickle
Various Ministries, Not-For Profit Director, Board Member-Founder
Mark Goebel
Assistant Director, Development and Partnerships - Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity
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