What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Sacred Liturgy, Music and Art position at St John Paul II Church?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
St. John Paul II Catholic Church & Academy in Olathe, KS seeks a talented, holy and dynamic individual to serve as Director of Sacred Liturgy, Music and Art.
Summary
The Director of Sacred Liturgy, Music and Art will be responsible for developing and overseeing the parish music program, which includes weekend Masses, devotions and special events, as well as forming parishioners to gracefully fulfill liturgical duties. The successful candidate will teach in the Academy (Opening August 2025) and provide direction and music for Academy liturgies and events. He or she will be involved in the development and implementation of an integrated humanities approach to formation at the parish level, in conducting classes and facilitating community outreach. This is a full-time, exempt position eligible for benefits.
Primary Responsibilities
The Director of Sacred Liturgy, Music and Art reports to the Pastor and Head of School. Responsibilities include :
- Developing the best of the Catholic musical tradition in the context of suburban, parish life.
- Providing music for the weekend liturgies, devotions and special events.
- Cultivating the musical abilities of parishioners in general and identified musicians in particular.
- Hiring outside parish musicians as needed.
- Overseeing liturgies.
- Coordinating and scheduling musicians and other liturgical ministers.
- Developing the musical ability of the children of the parish.
- Participating in the development and implementation of the humanities-based formation program.
- Teaching approximately ¼ time at the Academy (K-8).
The preferred candidate will possess :
Please submit : 1) Cover letter 2) Curriculum vitae 3) Salary Expectations 4) Three professional references with names, relationship, phone number and email address 5) One pastoral reference. Materials should be emailed to Meredith Patterson, Head of Operations, at : meredithpatterson@jp2kc.org. A more comprehensive job description is available upon request from the Head of Operations.
Requirements :