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

St. Patrick Parish, a parish of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is seeking a dedicated and talented musician to provide music for one of the school Masses held during the week. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Catholic liturgical music and a passion for supporting the prayerful participation of students and the school community through music.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate music for a weekly school Mass in accordance with the Catholic liturgical tradition.
• Select and lead music that supports the liturgy and encourages the active participation of students and the congregation.
• Provide accompaniment and/or vocal leadership for congregational singing, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with parish and school staff to coordinate music selections in keeping with the liturgical season, readings, and celebrations.
• Ensure that music is prayerful, reverent, and appropriate for a Catholic school setting.
• Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled Masses.

Job Requirements

• A strong understanding of Catholic liturgy and the role of music in the Mass.
• Familiarity with Catholic liturgical music, including hymns, psalms, and Mass settings.
• Proficiency on an appropriate instrument, such as piano or organ, and/or demonstrated vocal ability.
• Ability to lead music in a manner that engages students and encourages congregational participation.
• Dependability, professionalism, and a commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church.
• Previous experience providing music for Catholic liturgies is preferred.

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.


Our Mission

We are a unique community-diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better-and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews-we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.

Job Tags

Remote work, Flexible hours

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