Director of Worship

*HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC PARISH* *Director of Worship* *I.
GENERAL INFORMATION* A.
TITLE: *Director of Worship* C.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: *Responsible for the design, coordination and execution of a comprehensive liturgical program at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish (HSCP) in conjunction with the Pastor, Music Director(s), other staff members, and the parish Worship Commission.
The program will typically include planning and development of the full liturgical cycle, including special liturgical events during major liturgical seasons, coordinating liturgical teams and committees, supervising the parish's music program, scheduling all ministers and other volunteers as required for the liturgy, conducting a liturgical education program, and coordinating the evaluation of overall parish liturgical needs.
* D.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: *Pastor* E.
LINE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: *Parish Administrator* *II.
QUALIFICATIONS:* *Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing according to the Magisterial teaching.
* *Degree in Theological Studies or equivalent* *Experience in areas of worship and liturgical music* *Interpersonal and organizational skills* *III.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* A.
Coordinate planning, scheduling and evaluations of all worship services, liturgical and otherwise, to include masses, funerals, weddings, and other special occasions with the Pastor, staff, and parish Worship Commission.
*B.
Assist with individuals and groups within the parish for liturgical events (e.
g.
, RCIA, weddings, and funerals) and special celebrations (e.
g.
, with Holy Spirit School or Religious Formation Program).
* *C.
Oversee the liturgical activities of the parish in conjunction with appropriate staff members by:* *1.
Recruiting, training and scheduling liturgical ministers, cantors, music directors, instrumentalists, ushers and other volunteers need for all liturgical celebrations, and encouraging their participation in city-wide and diocesan workshops and celebrations.
* *2.
Coordinating funeral planning with families and officiator.
* *3.
Working with Music Director in their selection of music and musicians, and scheduling practices and rehearsals for regular and seasonal liturgical celebrations.
* *4.
Ordering and maintaining liturgical supplies, music copies, annual copyright agreements, and other supplies as needed for worship services and monitoring maintenance of sound system and music equipment.
* *5.
Coordinating the directing of musicians at weekend and holy day liturgies and other special services and events.
* *6.
Directing liturgical music as required.
* *D.
Act as a resource person for and attend meetings of the parish Worship Commission* *E.
Other responsibilities include:* *a.
Maintain inventory of liturgical supplies and order supplies as needed* *b.
Work with Pastor in developing and implementing new ideas, programs, policies, and informative materials relevant to liturgical ministry* *c.
Coordinate seasonal church environment with staff and commissions* *d.
Stay current on issues, needs and continuing education opportunities* *e.
Any additional duties requested by the supervisors.
* *IV.
WORKING CONDITIONS:* *Part time non-exempt* *20-hour flexible work week* *Travel as necessary to plan and coordinate services and programs and network with* *other liturgical coordinators in the area and diocese* *Maintain an office at HSCP* *Annual performance appraisal in April/May* *V.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:* *Hourly wage based on education & experience, as negotiated with the Pastor.
* *If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to:* * *Holy Spirit Catholic Parish* * *Attn: Parish Administrator* * *201 44th Street South* * *Great Falls, MT 59405* *Or electronically to:* * *aubrey@holyspiritgf.
org * Position will remain open until filled.
Job Type: Part-time Expected hours: 20 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule Schedule: * 4 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate: * Great Falls, MT 59405: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person