Job Description
Position Title: On-Call Liturgical Musician
Position Type: Regular
Hiring Range: $51.82 per hour; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.
Pay Frequency: Hourly
POSITION PURPOSE The Liturgical Musician is responsible for providing music for the Sunday masses in the Mission Church. This is a part-time, 5-10 hours per week position reporting to the Director of Liturgy and Music.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide liturgical music support for Sunday masses and special university liturgies.
- Select music that is proper to the liturgical season and worshiping community - generally, songs listed in Breaking Bread and Spirit & Song hymnals published by Oregon Catholic Press.
- Accompany and/or sing (solo or as part of an ensemble) chosen selections.
- Conduct choir rehearsals and performances.
- Assist in planning, management, and recruitment of new choir members.
- Prepare music binders or iPads for all singers and instrumentalists.
- Support the coordination of liturgical ministers. Execute other duties as assigned.
PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION N/A
GENERAL GUIDELINES Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services. Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices. Maintains contact with customers and solicits feedback for improved services. Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools, planned training, and performance initiatives. Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow. Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all operational functions. Prepares and submits reports as requested and required. Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.
This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
Knowledge Strong understanding of Roman Catholic liturgy and rites. Familiarity and conformity with the 1963 Second Vatican Council document, Sacrosanctum Concilium (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy). Comprehension of basic music theory.
Skills Proficiency in piano/keyboard, guitar, or another suitable instrument. Possess versatile vocal ability (solo and choral) to lead congregational song and self-accompany in a variety of musical styles (from classical, and traditional hymnody to contemporary praise and worship). Proficiency in reading musical notation. Competency in leading and directing an adult choir. Basic knowledge of iPad, iOS application, "forScore" for digital sheet music.
Abilities Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to be self-directed. Ability to work non-traditional hours. Ability to collaborate well with volunteer ministers, Campus Ministry and Mission Church staff, and clergy.
Education Undergraduate degree preferred. Private instruction in piano and voice.
Experience Reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation preferred. 2+ years of experience in music ministry along with a love, respect, and understanding of the Catholic Church.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Characteristics of the work environment described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Typical Catholic Church environment
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Work at office, Remote work, 10 hours per week, Sunday,