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St. Norbert Parish
Job Description
Title : Music Coordinator
Reports to Title : Director of Mission Implementation
Hours : Part-Time (weekend work required)
General Description
The Music Coordinator is responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating the musical elements of liturgies / worship at Saint Norbert Parish. This includes weekend Masses, Holy Days, daily Mass, and special celebrations. The Music Coordinator works collaboratively with clergy, staff, liturgy / pastoral team members, and volunteers, to foster a prayerful and high-quality musical worship experience.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities may evolve as the needs to achieve an Exceptional Weekend Experience evolve.
- Plan and coordinate music for weekend Masses, daily Masses, Holy Days, and special liturgies / worship in line with the vision of the pastor.
- Lead music at Masses (vocally and / or instrumentally)
- Recruit, schedule, and rehearse with cantors, musicians, and choirs
- Direct choir(s) / band(s) and coordinate rehearsals
- Work collaboratively with the Music Advisory Team to select music that aligns with the liturgical seasons, readings, themes and the Saint Norbert mission / vision
- Provide music for sacramental celebrations (e.g., weddings, funerals, First Eucharist, Confirmation)
- Maintain parish-owned musical instruments and music resources
- Ensure compliance with music licensing and copyright
- Collaborate with liturgy team and clergy to ensure liturgical consistency and quality
- Collaborate with the parish school’s music teacher to develop musical talent among students and incorporate them into parish liturgies, particularly for special occasions such as Christmas Mass.
Volunteer Management
Oversee teams of musicians / bands / choirsProvide training and support for consistency and excellenceBuild and nurture a culture of hospitality, creativity, and mission alignmentSchedule and support volunteers for services outside of primary Mass times (e.g., daily Mass, funerals, weddings)Be a Creative Leader Who
Infuses the Parish Mission, Vision, and Strategic Anchors into all workStrives for excellence in both musical and technical executionCollaborates proactively with staff, clergy, and ministry volunteersJob Qualifications & Requirements
Proficiency in voice and instrument (keyboard, guitar, etc.)Proficiency in Spanish preferred but not requiredExperience in leading music for Catholic liturgies, contemporary praise & worship environments, and directing ensemblesSome technical experience in live sound, streaming, and audio mixingAbility to quickly learn and master new technologies and systemsEffective communicator and team leaderHighly organized, self-starter, results-oriented, and mission-drivenStrong commitment to Saint Norbert’s Catholic identity and missionSchedule
Regular weekend work at Masses is requiredRehearsals and preparation time outside of liturgy timesFlexible weekday schedule; expected to work approximately 20-25 hours per weekRequired holidays : Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week (including Easter Sunday), and other Holy Days, as neededSalary
St. Norbert Parish offers a competitive compensation package based on experience and skill set.Submit your resume to : Braden McGettigan, Director of Parish Operations bmcgettigan@parish.stnorbert.org
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