The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is hiring: Director of Music in Milwaukee

Collaborates with the Pastor and Director of Liturgy to develop the vision for the liturgical year, liturgical season, and sacramental celebrations.

Oversees and plans music for all liturgies including weekend, weekday, school liturgies, penance services, baptisms, etc.

Directs and accompanies choirs.

Maintains and updates worship hymnals and worship aides.

Fosters parishioner participation in music. Recruits, screens, trains, and enriches cantors and choir members.

Plans and coordinates practices and rehearsals.

Documents readings, songs, petitions, etc., for each Mass and service as a reference. Ensures copyright and licensing requirement permissions for music.

Ensures organ, piano, and other instruments are maintained, repaired, and tuned as needed.

Prepares annual budget and monitors expenses and revenues.

Attends staff meetings and other ministry meetings at the request of the Pastor.

Qualifications

Experience leading Catholic liturgy, including liturgical documents and music.

Knowledge of the Roman Missal, lectionary, liturgical year, liturgical norms and regulations, and liturgical tradition and practice.

Performance skills for keyboard and other musical instruments and voice.

Working knowledge of MS Office products.

Professional working attitude and collaborative approach.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation

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Additional Information

Start Date : 2025-01-06

Location : Department :

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Job Category : Parishes - Music / Liturgy

Employment Type : Full Time

Notes : To Apply

Instructions : Please e-mail your resume with references to Julie McKendry at mckendryj@stjoetosa.com.

Archdiocese of Milwaukee

P.O. Box 070912

Milwaukee, WI 53207

Phone : 414-769-3300

Toll-Free : 800-769-9373

Fax : 414-769-3408

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