Musician Job at Archdiocese of St. Louis, Old Monroe, MO

  • Archdiocese of St. Louis
  • Old Monroe, MO

Job Description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Musician supports the Catholic Church’s liturgical life by providing music that enhances worship, prayer, and congregational participation in accordance with Catholic liturgical traditions and parish guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide music for weekend Masses, Holy Days, funerals, weddings, and other parish liturgies as assigned.

  • Accompany congregational singing through piano, organ, guitar, or other appropriate instruments.

  • Lead or support choirs, cantors, instrumentalists, and other music ministers.

  • Select and prepare music appropriate to the liturgical season, Scripture readings, and Catholic worship.

  • Attend rehearsals and coordinate effectively with clergy, parish staff, cantors, and volunteers.

  • Prepare music, accompaniment, and rehearsals in a timely and professional manner.

  • Encourage active participation by the congregation through confident and prayerful musical leadership.

  • Maintain instruments, music libraries, equipment, and related resources.

  • Follow parish policies and Catholic liturgical guidelines.

  • Participate in parish events, special services, and seasonal celebrations as needed.

Job Requirements

  • Demonstrated proficiency on piano, organ, guitar, voice, or another appropriate instrument.

  • Experience providing music for Catholic Mass or Christian worship preferred.

  • Familiarity with Catholic liturgy, the liturgical calendar, and sacred music preferred.

  • Ability to read music and work effectively with singers and instrumentalists.

  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Dependable, punctual, collaborative, and respectful of the sacred nature of the ministry.

  • Commitment to supporting the mission and worship life of the Catholic Church.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

 
Pre-Employment Screening 
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening. 

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Weekend work

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