Cantor

Description

Employment Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule: 10 am Sunday Mass & as needed

Reports to: Priest

Summary

The Cantor will be responsible for performing music at various parish services, Sunday Mass and may be contracted to perform at weddings, funerals and other liturgical events as necessary. The Cantor will be responsible for animating the Sunday Liturgy and providing the musical environment.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides musical support to prayerful environment
• Continuously maintains professional and liturgical education through reading, workshops, classes etc.
• Is available to perform at special events including weddings, funerals and other events as needed
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend all Archdiocese required training and meetings on Liturgy and Music
• Attends Parish staff meetings as necessary
  
  

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School degree or equivalent
• Ability to sing with accurate pitch and rhythm
• Basic understanding of Music Theory
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management
  
  

Preferred Additional

• Previous experience/ knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy including Lectionary and Sacramentary
  
  

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.