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Under the direction of the Choir Director(s), the accompanist is required to accompany the choirs during rehearsals and masses on Sundays, Feast Days, and other special occasion liturgies. May be asked to support choir participation in events at other churches and in the community, all as agreed on in job offering letter.
FLSA STATUS: Part-time, Exempt (Hourly Position)
REPORTS TO: Reports to Choir Director as immediate supervisor.
General Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have:
- Maturity, dependability, self-accountability, and spiritual approach to ministry.
- Good communication, and able to maintain good working relationships with Pastor, Choir Director, choir members, and musicians.
- Familiarity with Gospel worship music and Catholic Liturgy
- Willingness to become familiar with current choir repertoire, culture & tradition.
- Advanced piano skills, site reading and transposing
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Perform piano accompaniment for practice, rehearsals, and performances of all liturgies (masses on Sundays, Feast Days, and other special occasion liturgies). Expectations are that musician
2. Under the direction of the Choir Director, collaborates with regards to resources before introducing new music to full choir.
3. Performs other music related duties as assigned
Additional Understandings/Responsibilities:
1. Agrees to attend each rehearsal, times set by Choir Director.
2. Must be present at rehearsal one hour before designated time, and must be present at least 45 minutes before the start of the Gospel Mass on Sundays. Hours: 5 hours per week (2 for rehearsal, and 3 for Mass).
3. As mutually agreed, available for additional services and/or outside church engagements.
4. The accompanist/musician shall be available for occasional meetings with Choir Director and/or pastor/parish administrator at mutually agreeable times.
5. Salary is commensurate with level of experience and as set forth by Archdiocesan Salary Guideline
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $65.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location