Coordinator of Music – PT

Job Overview

Church of the Resurrection is a Roman Catholic parish located in Dubuque IA.  We are a vibrant parish with 2,400 families, seeking a part-time Coordinator of Music.

Primary Goal and Purpose:  To foster “full, conscious, and active participation” in the liturgy, encourage musical participation during liturgies, cultivate an appreciation of sacred music, select team members to facilitate the development of the parish music repertoire, and lead liturgy(s).  Coordinate the music art and environment of the Parish.

Responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the parish music programs for weekend liturgies, Holy Days, weddings and funerals.
• Coordination of cantors, choirs and accompanists and fostering participation in music.
• Maintains parish music library.
• Assists with live stream of Mass and other events.
• Maintains awareness of current trends in liturgy and music.

Required Qualifications:

• Practicing Catholic willing to engage in the faith life of our parish
• Flexibility to accommodate an irregular work schedule
• High degree of proficiency with a principal instrument capable of providing musical leadership during liturgies, preferably keyboard or piano.
• Working knowledge of other instruments that might be used in a liturgical setting and appropriate usage of these instruments in a Liturgical Setting.
• Understand the integration of musical and liturgical forms as practiced in the traditions and Canons of the Catholic Church.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and communicate with those involved in parish programs.

401k, Vacation, sick and paid holidays available. 

To apply, please submit resume to
dbq058bm@dbqarch.org or
contact 563-556-7511 x218 for more information.