Music Director - Prince of Peace Catholic Church - Lake Villa - Vic I

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The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the regions largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the countrys largest seminaries. The Archdioceses 150+elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest

U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.

The Director of Music facilitates the music for all liturgical celebrations. These responsibilities include directing and planning regularly scheduled liturgies on weekends, holy days, and other celebrations during liturgical seasons; directing, scheduling, and rehearsing all music assemblies; conducting church choir; recruitment and formation of cantors and music volunteers; scheduling music and instrumentalists at weekend Masses, on Holy Days and seasonal liturgies; music for Faith Formation program; supervision of audiovisual equipment; and music for funerals, weddings, and quinceñeras.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

A Pastoral Musician as a Professional Musician

Commitment to professional development is a mutual responsibility of the musician and the parish. To maintain a competent level of professionalism, the responsibility of the

pastoral musician includes:

• Practices to improve or maintain skills in voice, conducting, and the instruments upon which the musician is expected to perform.
• Research and mastery of liturgical music
• Pursues educational advancement in musical skills that relate to the parishs need (e.g., organ, choral directing, vocal pedagogy)
• Keeps current with official statements and documents on music, liturgy, and developments in the pastoral field
• Studies various liturgical and musical publications
• Member of professional organizations and attendance at national and area conferences and workshops
• Periodic coursework in the field of pastoral liturgy and liturgical music.

Pastoral Musician as Administrator

The responsibility of the pastoral musician as an administrator involves:

• Makes liturgical music policies in conjunction with the Liturgy Commission and pastoral staff, taking into consideration Diocesan and national guidelines
• Formulates a music budget for the parish worship program.
• Develops and maintains a liturgical music library of various styles and genres for assembly, choir, cantor, and instrumentalists.
• Maintains the parishs musical instruments.
• Makes recommendations for the purchase of new instruments, sound equipment, hymnals and music supplies.
• Secures other musicians as needed for special celebrations, such as Christmas, Easter, Confirmation, etc.
• Supports cultural diversity of the parish and their liturgies.

The Director of Music Ministry should demonstrate the ability to:

• Select and teach new music to the assembly. Develop the musicianship of cantors and other musicians.
• Nurture musicianship of the youth.
• Serve as a resource to the parish as well as persons involved in other ministries.
• Provide liturgical guidance in sensitive pastoral situations, such as the preparation of

weddings and funerals.

• Lead and animate the communitys sung prayer.
• Administer a multifaceted music program. This includes both short and long-range planning, budget administration, development and maintenance of a music library,

scheduling, and timely communication with other liturgical ministers.

• Work in collaboration with the Pastor, parish clergy and staff, musicians, and other

ministers of the parish.

• Ability to sing and play independently, without the help of musicians.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each

essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or

abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CATHOLIC FAITH

Practice of the Catholic faith is required. Church employees must conduct themselves

in a manner consistent with and supportive of the Churchs mission and purpose. Public

behavior must not violate the Churchs faith, morals, or laws, or archdiocesan policies.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors or Masters degree in music or its equivalent, and/or experience as a Music Director in a church.
• Musical leadership requires skills in the following areas: piano/organ, voice, and conducting.
• Skills and experience may be required in other areas such as contemporary instrumental ensembles, orchestration, chant, children's choirs, composition, and

familiarity with musical styles of various cultures within the community.

• A thorough understanding of Roman Catholic liturgical Theology and praxis.
• A knowledge of the history and repertoire of sacred music.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

• A high level of organizational and interpersonal skills is required. Attention to detail

and working well with others are also required

• Ability to read and analyze routine correspondence and compose appropriate

responses.

• Ability to respond effectively to common inquiries from internal and

external sources.

• Ability to effectively present reports and information to constituents.
• Ability to apply appropriate mathematical concepts and operations in establishing and maintaining budgets.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working hours of this position are not limited to an 8-hour day, and may vary

according to liturgical feasts and seasons, or special sacramental celebrations. This person

will need to be available in the evening and on weekends, and during significant liturgical

feasts and Holy Week. Performs extensive computer work for parish and ministry

communications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to reach, grasp, feel,

and see up close and from afar.

You must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or

without reasonable accommodation.

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which

may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of light-weight objects and

materials (15 pounds).

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include

competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is

available here.

This position has an annualized salary range of $40,000.00 - $60,000.00. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.