Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson and Affiliated Organizations - Musician Keyboard/Cantor

Musician is needed in Sahuarita, United States.

Client: Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson and Affiliated Organizations

Location: Sahuarita, AZ

Contract: Part-time

Job Description

Job Title: Musician - Keyboard/Cantor

Status: Part-time / 10-15 hours/week (flexible)

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Department/Location: San Martin de Porres Catholic Parish / Sahuarita, AZ

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Pastor, the Musician is responsible for leading the congregation in chanting and singing by providing effective and artistically appropriate keyboard accompaniment. Services may include funerals, weddings, Quinceaneras, Holy Days, and Sunday Masses. Additionally, at various times throughout the year, there may be a requirement for solo instrumental pieces, such as during the offertory. The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life.

Requirements

• **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**Support the unique Catholic Mission of the Diocese by acting consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Live Gospel values as an active member of a faith community.
• Proficiency as a pianist is required; proficiency as an organist is desirable.
• Highly proficient at reading four-part choral accompaniments, hymns, and lead sheets; high level of sight-reading ability is a positive.
• Provide quality musical accompaniment suitable to the dignity of the Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
• Work as a team with other musicians, maintaining an environment of respect.
• Lead when necessary and rehearse as needed on their own time.
• Maintain communication with volunteers and others about liturgical celebrations and scheduling.
• Keep rehearsal and performance areas clean and tidy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a professional appearance appropriate for the dignity of the Mass and other liturgies.
• **Basic Qualifications:**Working knowledge and strong commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church.
• Must be a practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Flexible, team player, and self-motivated.
• High degree of musicianship and keyboard skills; formal training as a pianist or organist is required.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with urgency.
• Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners, and the public.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to successfully pass a background and criminal history check.
• Clean and neat personal appearance.
• **Education and Experience:**Extensive training as a keyboardist, piano or organ.
• Experience as a liturgical musician preferred but not required if highly motivated to learn.
• A degree in music is not required but will be considered favorably.
• **Other/Preferred Skills:**Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.

Additional Information

San Martin de Porres Catholic Parish is a Roman Catholic religious organization, and all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be assigned or retained to serve in the Parish/Church/School when it is determined that they have engaged in the abuse of a minor or violated boundaries in dealing with minors.