St. Clement Church is need of a part-time Music Director.
St. Clement Parish under the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has an opening for a part-time Music Director. This position will provide assistance with the following:
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing liturgical music for masses; including masses in which the choir participates
- Recruiting for, establishing and maintaining a music ministry of choir, instrumentalists and others under the direction of the parish pastor
- Developing mass music plans for weekend, holy day masses, and other parish liturgical celebrations
- Conducting rehearsals with choir, instrumentalists, and others as needed
- Participating in staff and applicably associated meetings
- Making recommendations for music resources used by the parish
- Seeking copyright permissions, as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required:
- Actively participating in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
- Able to satisfactorily complete background checks and training applicable to diocesan requirements
- Working knowledge of musical equipment and singing with a choir
- The ability to read and arrange music
- Working knowledge of computers and applicable software programs
- High level of liturgical understanding
- Professional communication skills
- Ability to work as a team with volunteers, musicians, and children involved in the music ministry of the parish
- Able to professionally communicate on all levels and in various formats while displaying compassion, understanding and confidentiality
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
Work Status: Part-Time
Physical Requirements: Able to lift 25 pounds, standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, walking short distances, repetitiously using keyboard and computer monitor
Hours Per Week: 4-6
Work Schedule: Available for two to three weekend masses, choir rehearsals, and other music related parish activities under the direction of the Parish Pastor.
Other: Complete and submit time card to Parish Secretary according to payroll schedule. Hours worked over 6 per week must have prior approval from Parish Pastor.
Resumes should be submitted to:
Office of Human Resources
2713 West Chestnut Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Alternatively, e-mail resumes to: mporada@dioceseaj.org or araymond@dioceseaj.org