We are Hiring an Organist/Choir Director

Organist / Choir Director

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church – Coldwater, MI

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and School, is seeking a Full-Time Choir Director/Organist to direct and accompany the choir for Holy Mass. The ideal candidate is a skilled organist and choral director, with cantoring experience and knowledge of the Roman Catholic liturgy including Gregorian chant, polyphony, and modern/contemporary liturgical forms. Annual compensation to commensurate with experience using the RCCO/CRCO recommendations. Weddings and Funerals to be stipend additionally. If interested, please email cover letter and resume to Fr. Adams at [email protected]

Job Summary

Organist/Choir Director– St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Job Responsibilities

Prepare and lead music for the Sunday and holy day liturgies on a regular basis.
Accompany and lead weekly rehearsals of the choir.
Accompany and lead school choir at weekly school masses.
Accompany and lead school liturgical choir practice.
Willingness to work with people to train for participation as cantors, and choir members.
Actively seek to recruit choral members.
Provide additional services when necessary for Holy Week, Christmas, Sacraments, Funerals, Weddings, etc.

Job Requirements

Active member of a Catholic Faith Community.
Degree in music or equivalent experience.
Required: Proficient organ, choral, and vocal skills.
Cantoring experience and knowledge of the Roman Catholic liturgy.
Knowledge of Gregorian chant and polyphony styles of music preferred.

Relationship Requirements

Willingness to work with the Pastor and choral members to foster the music ministry of the parish.
Great communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Pre-Employment Screening

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