Title
Associate Director of Worship
Description
The Associate Director of Worship fosters the active participation of the assembly in singing; coordinates the preparation of music to be sung at various celebrations; and promotes the ministries of choirs, psalmists, cantors, organists, and all who play instruments that serve the liturgy.
Requirements
Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities
Must have a high degree of proficiency in the use of an organ as attested to by formal credentials and an audition.
Should have a working knowledge of other instruments which might be used in liturgical music.
Must have skill as an effective choral conductor demonstrated by formal credentials and/or an audition.
Must have knowledge and appreciation of the Church’s liturgical tradition as well as current practice.
Must have the ability and desire to lead and sustain a program of quality congregational singing.
Must have a good knowledge of quality repertoire available for liturgical music programs for adult and children's choirs, organ, and congregation.
Familiar with general office software.
Communication skills (written and oral).
Willing to collaborate with members of the Guardian Angels community and members of St Gregory the Great Family.
Education, Training and/or Experience
The qualifying degrees or credentials for professional status for this position can be met in a variety of ways, including:
Doctoral Level: A Doctoral Degree in music performance or music education, or Fellows/Certificate (FAGO) in the American Guild of Organists.
Master’s Level: A master's degree in music performance or music education, or Associate’s/Certificate (AAGO) in the American Guild of Organists.
Bachelor’s Level: A bachelor's degree or Bachelor of Music Degree in music performance or music education, or Colleague’s Certificate (CAGO) and the Choir Master’s Certificate (CMAGO) in the American Guild of Organists.
Private Study Level: The Archdiocese Organ Proficiency Exam, or the Service Playing Certificate in the American Guild of Organists.
Experience in parish liturgical music programs.
Must pass a background, criminal, and reference check. All employees of Guardian Angels Church must be SafeParish trained and be current on their quarterly bulletins.
Working Environment
Regular weekend and evening work hours required. Along with the regular parish liturgical schedule, musicians may be required to work additional services during Holy Week, sacramental celebrations, weddings, and funerals.
Employees of Guardian Angels Catholic Church/St. Gregory the Great Family will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness to work for Catholic, faith-based agency and adhere to the policies of Guardian Angels Catholic Church.
Employees will not publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The requirement includes any public speech, demonstration, or writing including the use of social media or other digital technologies.
Must have a high degree of proficiency in the use of an organ as attested to by formal credentials and an audition.
Should have a working knowledge of other instruments which might be used in liturgical music.
Must have skill as an effective choral conductor demonstrated by formal credentials and/or an audition.
Must have knowledge and appreciation of the Church’s liturgical tradition as well as current practice.
Must have the ability and desire to lead and sustain a program of quality congregational singing.
Must have a good knowledge of quality repertoire available for liturgical music programs for adult and children's choirs, organ, and congregation.
Familiar with general office software.
Communication skills (written and oral).
Willing to collaborate with members of the Guardian Angels community and members of St Gregory the Great Family.
Education, Training and/or Experience
The qualifying degrees or credentials for professional status for this position can be met in a variety of ways, including:
Doctoral Level: A Doctoral Degree in music performance or music education, or Fellows/Certificate (FAGO) in the American Guild of Organists.
Master’s Level: A master's degree in music performance or music education, or Associate’s/Certificate (AAGO) in the American Guild of Organists.
Bachelor’s Level: A bachelor's degree or Bachelor of Music Degree in music performance or music education, or Colleague’s Certificate (CAGO) and the Choir Master’s Certificate (CMAGO) in the American Guild of Organists.
Private Study Level: The Archdiocese Organ Proficiency Exam, or the Service Playing Certificate in the American Guild of Organists.
Experience in parish liturgical music programs.
Must pass a background, criminal, and reference check. All employees of Guardian Angels Church must be SafeParish trained and be current on their quarterly bulletins.
Working Environment
Regular weekend and evening work hours required. Along with the regular parish liturgical schedule, musicians may be required to work additional services during Holy Week, sacramental celebrations, weddings, and funerals.
Employees of Guardian Angels Catholic Church/St. Gregory the Great Family will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness to work for Catholic, faith-based agency and adhere to the policies of Guardian Angels Catholic Church.
Employees will not publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The requirement includes any public speech, demonstration, or writing including the use of social media or other digital technologies.
Files
- Job Description - Director of Liturgical Music (325.44 KB)