Demo

Archdiocese of Washington is hiring: Director of Sacred Music - Epiphany Parish

Archdiocese of Washington
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025

Epiphany Parish in Washington DC is seeking a Director of Sacred Music; this is part time role and will report to the Pastor.

DIRECTOR OF SACRED MUSIC

Under the supervision of the Pastor, the Director of Sacred Music is responsible for the overall execution of the church's music ministry, with a pastoral approach, in line with church documents and the Pastor's vision for sacred music.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

  • Play the organ for two weekend masses, masses on holy days, and other masses as assigned.
  • Potentially provide music for Parish Holy Hour, Lenten series, and other non-liturgical devotions.
  • Develop and train a Parish choir. Recruit and train cantor(s).
  • In consultation with the Pastor, program music with the goal of integrating the church's rich musical tradition into the weekend liturgies.
  • Develop a core congregational repertoire and determine best practices to ensure the "full and active participation" of those at mass.
  • Assist Wedding couples in planning music for Nuptial Masses and Wedding Ceremonies. Play the organ for Weddings. Coordinate other musicians for weddings (e.g. cantor).
  • Assist, with the Pastor, in the planning of music for Funeral Masses. Coordinate other musicians for funerals (e.g. cantor).
  • Assist the Pastor in the layout and production of Orders of Worship.
  • Oversee the maintenance and tuning of the parish's pipe organ and grand piano.
  • In consultation with the Pastor, explore additional opportunities for Parish devotions and events, incorporating music. For example :

Christmas Concert / Lessons and Carols; Vespers and Benediction; Tenebrae; Chanting of select hours of the Divine Office during the Triduum; Eucharistic; Procession on Corpus Christi; Palm Sunday Procession; Other Processions and Devotions

  • In consultation with the Pastor, explore additional opportunities for community musical engagement (Duke Ellington School, for example)
  • Take a proactive approach in forging a positive and pastorally sensitive relationship with the members of the Parish. Attend parish events regularly and engage in parish life as fully as possible.
  • Coordinate and work with the Korean Choir for joined Masses.
  • Schedule

  • Part Time
  • Please forward your resume and letter of interest to : Fr. Stefan Megyery at megyeryS@adw.org

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Archdiocese of Washington is hiring: Director of Sacred Music - Epiphany Parish?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Archdiocese of Washington is hiring: Director of Sacred Music - Epiphany Parish career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $52,415 - $76,049
    Income Estimation: 
    $100,363 - $145,893
    Income Estimation: 
    $52,415 - $76,049
    Income Estimation: 
    $100,363 - $145,893
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Archdiocese of Washington

    Archdiocese of Washington
    Hired Organization Address Washington, DC Full Time
    The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and...
    Archdiocese of Washington
    Hired Organization Address Washington, DC Full Time
    Archbishop Carroll is seeking a full-time JV Head Volleyball Coach for the 2025-26 School year.Archbishop Carroll High S...
    Archdiocese of Washington
    Hired Organization Address Leonardtown, MD Full Time
    Father Andrew White School in Leonardtown Maryland is hiring a Middle School Math Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year....
    Archdiocese of Washington
    Hired Organization Address Washington, DC Full Time
    St. Anthony Catholic School in Washington DC is hiring a full time licensed School Counselor for the 2024-25 school year...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Archdiocese of Washington is hiring: Director of Sacred Music - Epiphany Parish jobs in the Washington, DC area that may be a better fit.

    Parish Bookkeeper - Shrine of the Sacred Heart - Washington DC

    Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, Washington, DC

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!