What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Liturgy & Music - St. Matthew position at Diocese of Orlando?
SUMMARY
The Director of Liturgy and Music facilitates the music for all liturgical celebrations, educates the parish in areas of music and liturgy according to the vision of the Second Vatican Council, and assumes administrative responsibilities relevant to the position.
The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees.
1. Authenticity : Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living.
2. Respect : Affirming each person's God-given dignity and uniqueness.
3. Courage : Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.
4. Commitment : Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Pastoral Musician as Person of Faith.
As a pastoral minister, the musician has the responsibility to nurture his or her own faith in order to nurture the faith of others.
Pastoral Musician as Professional Person
Commitment to professional development is a mutual responsibility of the musician and the parish. In order to maintain a competent level of professionalism, the responsibility of the pastoral musician includes :
- Practices to improve or maintain skills in voice, conducting, and the instruments upon which the musician is expected to perform.
- Researches, develops, and masters new music.
- Pursues educational advancement in musical skills that relate to the parish's need (e.g., organ, choral directing, vocal pedagogy).
- Keeps current with official statements and documents on music, liturgy, and developments in the pastoral field.
- Studies various liturgical and musical publications.
- Membership in professional organizations and attendance at national and area conferences and workshops.
- Periodic coursework in the field of pastoral liturgy and liturgical music.
Pastoral Musician as Educator
The pastoral musician is to educate the parish in areas of music and liturgy according to the vision of the Second Vatican Council. This responsibility includes :
Pastoral Musician as Liturgical Minister
Under the leadership of the pastor, the responsibility of the pastoral musician as a liturgical minister involves :
Pastoral Musician as Administrator
The responsibility of the pastoral musician as an administrator involves :
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CATHOLIC FAITH
Practice of the Catholic faith is required. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The Director of Music Ministry should demonstrate the ability to :
1. Select and teach new music to the assembly.
2. Develop the musicianship of cantors and other musicians.
3. Nurture musicianship of the youth.
4. Serve as a resource to parish as well as persons involved in other parish ministries.
5. Provide liturgical guidance in sensitive pastoral situations, such as the preparation of weddings and funerals.
6. Lead and animate the community's sung prayer.
7. Administer a multifaceted music program. This includes both short and long-range planning, budget administration, development and maintenance of a music library, scheduling, and timely communication with other liturgical ministers.
8. Work in collaboration with other ministers of the parish.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working hours of this position are not limited to an 8-hour day. This person will need to be available in the evening and weekends, as needed. Performs extensive computer work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, and see up close and from afar. Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form. Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (15 pounds).
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
