Positions Available as of February 5, 2010

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California

Music Director.  St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Simi Valley, CA.  E-mail: musicjob@strosesv.com.  Responsible for coordinating music, participating in liturgies, directing traditional and children’s choirs, and teaching music at parish school.  Director will develop a vibrant sacred music program, recruit for music ministry, and develop musical talents of its members.  Requirements: B.A. in music (or equivalent experience); Catholic liturgical formation; strong vocal, conducting, and keyboard skills (piano and organ); 3-5 years music ministry experience; practicing Catholic committed to the Catholic faith and her moral teachings.  Salary and benefits commensurate with education/experience.  Submit résumé by e-mail.  HLP-7400. (Posted 02/05/10)

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Illinois

Director of Music.  Saint Clement Roman Catholic Church, 642 W. Deming Place, Chicago, IL 60614.  Phone: (773) 281-0371; website: www.stclementchurch.org/musicsearch.  Saint Clement is a vibrant, engaged and inclusive parish in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, which is recognized remarkable music and liturgy.  The Director of Music Ministry will serve as a member of our pastoral team and promote an inspiring music ministry.  The director will possess superb and demonstrated choral skills and will continue the renowned excellence of our choirs.  The Director will be an excellent organist, capable of inspiring the parish community through service playing, repertoire and improvisation.  Visit the website for a detailed job description, requirements and specific application instructions.  Application deadline: February 28th.  HLP-7396. (Posted 01/22/10 – 02/28/10)

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Maryland

Organist.  The Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 333 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, e-mail: krichards@doc.org.  Seeking a skilled, part-time organist with piano skills to play at the Sunday Liturgy on a three-manual Moeller pipe organ. Other responsibilities: assist in music selection; play preludes and postludes; rehearse with experienced cantor; occasionally teach congregation new hymns; oversee the scheduled maintenance of organs and pianos.  Salary commensurate with AGO guidelines.  Please send résumé to Kerri Richards, Director of Human Resources.  HLP-7398. (Posted 02/01/10)

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Minnesota

Director of Liturgy and/or Music.  The Church of the Assumption.  Phone: (651) 224-7536; e-mail: jmalecha@assumptionsp.org.  An historic downtown parish in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and home to nearly 2,000 families, is seeking a Director of Liturgy and/or Music. The ideal candidate is a Catholic person with knowledge of Catholic liturgy and the role of music within the liturgy. The music director must have organ and choral expertise. For further information call or e-mail Julie Malecha, Parish Administrator.  HLP-7393. (Posted 01/16/10)

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Missouri

Music Director.  St. John LaLande Parish, 805 NW R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015.  Phone: (816) 229-3378; fax (816) 229-1362; e-mail: mverstraete@stjohnlalande.com; website: www.stjohnlalande.com.  Position open immediately.  Essential responsibilities: establish music liturgy for weekend, Holy Day, special liturgy, funeral and wedding Masses; direct and accompany on piano/organ cantors and choirs (vocal, bell, etc.) during these Masses; coordinate musician rehearsals; cultivate music ministry within the parish.  Required: strong organ and piano skills; excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills; strong knowledge of Catholic liturgy and liturgical music.  Desired: experience leading volunteer musicians. Salary commensurate with experience.  Submit cover letter, résumé, and references via e-mail.  HLP-7397. (Posted 02/01/10)

Director of Liturgy and Worship, St. Charles Borromeo Parish and School, 900 NE Shady Lane Drive, Kansas City, MO 64118.  Phone: (816) 436-0880; fax (816) 436-0103; website: www.stcharleskc.com.  A faith community of 1,600+ families desires a team building, baptismal call inviter as Director of Liturgy and Worship (DLW) for overall responsibility of coordinating and implementing the liturgical experiences of our parish and school.  Our DLW will invite, train and facilitate/supervise the roles of the various liturgical ministries: lector, Extraordinary and hospitality ministers, environment, sacristans, servers and provide for scheduling of these ministers.  Our DLW extends leadership and direction to all church choirs, cantors and instrumentalists.  Our DLW assists engaged couples in planning the marriage liturgy and grieving families for funeral liturgies.  Keyboardists preferred; start date negotiable.  HLP-7394. (Posted 01/16/10)

Director of Worship.  St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence, MO 64055.  E-mail: careersstmarksparish@yahoo.com.  Seeking a full-time Director of Worship for a community of 2,500 families.  Responsibilities include liturgy and event planning; recruitment, formation and coordination of all liturgical ministries; direction of well-established, versatile music program.  The successful candidate will be self-directed, take initiative in responding to pastoral needs, function respectfully and effectively in an inclusive manner, work collaboratively, and delegate appropriately.  Salary commensurate with experience, benefits included.  Qualifications:  BA/BS in Liturgical Music/Music Education or Pastoral Studies, knowledgeable and experience in Catholic liturgy, piano and organ skills essential, handbell experience preferred.  EOE.  M/F/D/V.  HLP-7390. (Posted 12/23/09)

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New York

Director of Music. Christ the King Church, Yonkers, New York 10701.  E-mail: tmf151@aol.com.  1,000+ family parish seeks music minister for immediate opening who can balance contemporary and traditional Catholic liturgical music.  Responsibilities include weekend and holy day liturgies, funerals and weddings, directing adult and contemporary choirs, scheduling cantors and musicians for special occasions.  3–manual Pipe Organ in good condition.  Candidate should be proficient with organ skills both in repertoire and hymn playing, and a strong knowledge of Catholic faith and liturgy.  Will work collaboratively with pastor, priests, principal in the arrangements of the liturgies throughout the year.  Compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.  E-mail résumé to Thomas M. Fierro, search committee head.  HLP-7399. (Posted 02/05/10)

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North Carolina

Director of Music.  Parish of St. Eugene, 72 Culvern Street, Asheville, NC 28804.  Website: www.steugene.org.  A parish of over 1,000 families seeks a music minister for immediate opening who can balance between contemporary and traditional Catholic liturgical music.  Responsibilities include weekend and holy day liturgies, funerals and weddings, directing adult and youth choirs, scheduling cantors and musicians.  Keyboard skills and ability to work collaboratively with church organist are essential.  Compensation and benefits are commensurate with experience.  Send résumé to Music Search Committee.  HLP-7389. (Posted 12/19/09)

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Ohio

Music Director.  St. John of the Cross, 140 Richmond Road, Euclid (Cleveland), OH 44143. Email:frsal@stfelicitas.com Parish of approximately 1,500 families seeks a full-time Music Director.  The final job description is open for discussion; however, the following are necessary: degree in music (MA preferred); strong vocal and keyboard skills; experience as Music Director; ability to be collaborative in liturgical preparation and planning; strong organizational, ministerial and interpersonal skills, and ability to develop existing choirs and cantors.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, with benefits and funeral and wedding stipends.  Send a formal letter of interest, résumé and references to Fr. Sal Ruggeri.  HLP-7395. (Posted 01/19/10)

Director of Sacred Music.  The Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, OH.  E-mail: mross@pcj.edu; website: www.pcj.edu.  The Director will teach courses and choir in School of Theology and in the college.  Graduate teaching experience is preferable. Should have a terminal degree in music, though candidates with Masters Degree will be considered.  The Director is responsible for arranging music for seminary masses and liturgy functions. Requires ability to form seminarians in the art of Sacred Music for service as parish priests.  Strong organ skills, choral conducting experience, and proficiency with sacred polyphony.  Full-time position to start July 1, 2010.  E-mail Dr. Ross.  HLP-7388. (Posted 12/19/09)

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South Carolina

Parish Organist.  St. John's Episcopal Church, 252 S. Dargan Street, Florence, SC  29506.  Phone: (843) 662-5585; fax: (843) 669-9443; e-mail: twilliams@stjohnsflorence.org; website: www.stjohnsflorence.org.  (10 hours.)  Music Ministry of this traditional 240-family Episcopal parish includes an annual concert series, annual regional choir workshop, summer choir camp, and 28-voice choir.  Duties include accompanying weekly choir practice and playing for Sunday services, seasonal liturgies, funerals, weddings.  Seeking competent musician with solid keyboard skills and background in classical repertoire.  Bachelor of Music preferred.  Dedication to one's ministry, strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively essential to continuing development of a rapidly growing, vibrant music ministry.  2-manuel, 9-rank Moller pipe organ.  $11,000.  Send résumé, references, and audition tape/CD to Tammy Williams, Minister of Music.  HLP-7392. (Posted 01/08/10-01/31/10)

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