Director of Liturgy - OKC

St. Eugene Catholic Church is seeking a full-time director of liturgy who is a skilled organist, pianist and choral director. Will provide well-prepared liturgies with an emphasis on developing a welcoming, participatory and blended worship environment which reflects and embraces the diversity of St. Eugene parishioners. Must be well-versed and fluent in leading a wide range of traditional and contemporary worship styles, including Gregorian chant, classical choral repertoire, Gospel / African American Spirituals, and current praise and worship music. Practicing Catholic in good standing with a strong understanding of Catholic liturgy. Proficiency in both organ and piano required. Bachelor's degree in music, liturgy or related field preferred. Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills. Experience choral directing, in a parish liturgy or music ministry context, is highly preferred. Able to pass a background check and abide by archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements when working with children. Must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays throughout the year, especially Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day, and Easter/Holy Week. Send cover letter and résumé to [email protected].

Full-Time Director of Liturgy
St. Eugene Catholic Church – Oklahoma City, OK

St. Eugene Catholic Church is seeking a full-time Director of Liturgy to join our parish leadership team. The ideal candidate is a skilled organist, pianist, and choral director with a deep love for the Church’s liturgical life and a desire to support our worshiping community through prayerful, well-prepared liturgies with an emphasis on developing a welcoming, participatory, and blended worship environment which reflects and embraces the diversity of St. Eugene's parishioners.  The ideal candidate is expected to be well-versed and fluent in leading a wide range of traditional and contemporary worship styles, including Gregorian chant, classical choral repertoire, Gospel / African-American Spirituals, and current praise & worship music.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning, coordinating, and executing all (English) liturgies in collaboration with the pastor and parish staff.
• Serving as primary organist and pianist for three regularly-scheduled weekend Masses and Thursday morning School Mass, holy days according to the USCCB calendar for the liturgical year, and other parish liturgies including Confirmation and Graduation.
• Coordinating music and playing (if available) for Funerals and Weddings celebrated in English.  (The Director of Liturgy will have right-of-first-refusal for all funerals and weddings, which are compensated separately from regular salary.)
• Overseeing liturgical calendars, rehearsals, and seasonal preparations, including scheduling and planning all congregational hymns, vocal solo, and choral music for Masses celebrated in English, as well as hymns for the weekly School Mass.
• Rehearsing and conducting the Adult Volunteer Choir for one mid-week rehearsal and one Sunday morning Mass.  Adult Choir is suspended during the summer months, from after Pentecost until Assumption of Mary (August 15).
• Scheduling and rehearsing solo cantors for two evening Masses each weekend.
• Rehearsing with the Children's Choir for School Mass during the week, in collaboration with the CSSE Music Teacher.
• Working closely with other ministry leaders to ensure excellence in all areas of worship, including occasional collaboration with the Hispanic ministry on bilingual liturgies.
• Producing Liturgy Aid leaflets for each weekend Mass.
• Providing for the regular maintenance and upkeep of instruments (Steinway Model D and Walker digital organ), and maintaining music resources including the choral library and choir cassocks/surplices.
• Scheduling substitute organists/pianists as necessary.
• Hiring and overseeing paid vocal section leaders
• Continuing to grow the choir through the ongoing recruitment of volunteers.
• Other office tasks and management duties as assigned by the Pastor, including scheduling Deacons for the English weekend Masses.

Qualifications:

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with a strong understanding of Catholic liturgy.
• Proficiency in both organ and piano required.
• Bachelor's Degree in music, liturgy, or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience choral directing, in a parish liturgy or music ministry context, is highly preferred.
• Able to pass a background check and abide by Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements when working with children.
• Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays throughout the year, especially Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day, and Easter / Holy Week.

Schedule & Compensation:
This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. Two weeks (i.e. 8 services) paid time off per year is provided.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and résumé to [email protected]