Part-Time Musician

Musician-Part-Time/Non-Exempt

San Antonio, TX

Parish: Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Summary:

The Musician/ Cantor will be responsible for performing music at various parish services, including Saturday and/or Sunday masses and may be contracted to perform at weddings, funerals and other liturgical events as necessary. The Musician/ Cantor will be responsible for animating the Sunday Liturgy and providing the musical environment.  Candidate must have demonstrated experience with keyboard and/or other various instruments including piano, organ and/ or guitar.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides musical support to prayerful environment
• Assists Pastor and/ or Director of Music and Liturgy in securing other instrumentalists as needed.
• Continuously maintains professional and liturgical education through reading, workshops, classes etc.
• Is available to perform at special events including weddings, funerals and other events as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend all Archdiocese required training and meetings on Liturgy and Music
• Actively participates in all “required” attendance Parish events as directed by Pastor and/or Director of Music and Liturgy.

Education and Experience:

• High School degree or equivalent
• Ability to sing with accurate pitch and rhythm
• Ability to play various instruments (Piano/ Organ/ Guitar preferred)
• Basic understanding of Music Theory
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management

Preferred Additional:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Liturgy and/ or 2 prior years’ experience
• Previous experience/ knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy including Lectionary and Sacramentary
• Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred

Work Hours/Location(s):

• Weekend Mass/es - Subject to change change based on parish needs