Children's Choir Director
-opportunity for full-time work with benefits if combined with Music Teacher position at our School or office hours in Parish Office

The Need:
Our Children's Choir Director reports to the Director of Music Ministry and the Pastor of our Parish. Position would be Part-Time Hourly unless combined with another position for additional hours. Pay will be commensurate with the Candidate's qualifications and final job description.

Candidate is preferably Catholic and committed to/professes all of the tenets of the Catholic Church.
Candidate could speak English or be bilingual (English and Spanish), but preferably could handle singing or playing Spanish music.
The Children's Choir sings for our Spanish 1pm Sunday masses and rehearses Tuesday evenings.
Rehearsals are conducted in English (the children mostly speak English), but communication with parents frequently happens in Spanish.
If you cannot converse in Spanish, the Children's Choir accompanist or another employee can help with communication with parents.
Candidate could cover 2-3 masses a weekend (primarily in Spanish) or could focus on Children's Choir for 1pm mass.
We are seeking someone who is very Ministry focused and can do a bit of Youth Ministry with the Children's Choir, not just teach them the music for that week.
We prefer someone who is trained in the Ward Method, or who would be willing to be trained in the Ward Method. Spanish training for the Ward Method is also available.
Candidate will focus on training and educating the Children's Choir members to grow as skilled musicians while helping them to grow in faith and intentional participation in the Masses
Children's Choir Director directs masses and rehearsals, coordinates with parents, and prepares for special events as requested by Pastor or Music Director
Music Degree or equivalent experience in Music Ministry
Semi-professional or professional level of vocal or piano/organ performance abilities
The Children's Choir sings for the 1pm Spanish Mass. The children in the choir speak English and rehearsals are usually conducted in English. Coordination with Parents is usually in Spanish, but we can help with that if necessary.
Currently rehearsals are Tuesdays from 6-8:15pm
Currently we have an accompanist for the rehearsal and 1pm mass with the Children's Choir
Candidate could also be called for the following:
Subbing as Conductor for Adult Choirs and Ensembles
Singing for masses as needed in the choir or as a soloist, especially for Holy Days
Assisting the Music Director for important events or Masses
Singing or Playing for Weddings, Funerals, Quinceaneras, Holy Hours, etc

Please send Resume, Cover Letter, References, and any questions to our Director of Music Ministry, Michelle Jacobeen

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