Position Title: Director of Music Ministries  

Location: Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta, GA  

Type: Full-time, exempt  

Benefits: Full archdiocesan benefits available  

 

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Position Overview

 

The Director of Music Ministries is responsible for fostering a prayerful, singing assembly that embraces the Gospel message through music. This position requires collaboration with parish ministries, a commitment to liturgical excellence, and a focus on inspiring participation at all worship services.

 

Key Goals

 

1. Leadership in Worship 

   - Develop a vibrant, prayerful assembly through thoughtful music selection, preparation, and ongoing evaluation.

   - Inspire and challenge the congregation to engage deeply with the Gospel message through song and worship.

 

2. Program Development and Growth 

   - Build and support congregational singing at the 8:30 and 11:00 Sunday liturgies, utilizing existing choral ensembles.

   - Enhance the liturgical understanding of the congregation through educational materials, imaginative programming,           and weekly engagement.

   - Increase regular attendance at liturgies by ensuring high-quality, spiritually enriching music.

   - Expand choir membership at all masses and recruit, train, and sustain the cantor ministry.

 

Responsibilities

 

The Director of Music Ministries will:

- Oversee Music for Worship and Parish Events: Manage music for all worship services, religious education programs,               social ministries, and parish evangelization efforts.

- Lead Liturgies: Serve as the primary accompanist (organ or piano), cantor, or choir director for at least two liturgies each         Sunday and on major feast days.

- Coordinate Musicians**: Recruit, train, and schedule musicians for all parish liturgies and celebrations.

- Collaborate on Liturgical Planning: Work with the Parish Liturgy Committee to plan music for weekly services and special       celebrations, including:

   - Weekly Eucharistic celebrations, Holy Week services (Easter Vigil, Holy Thursday, Good Friday), Holy Days of                          Obligation, and All Souls Day.

   - Communal sacramental celebrations, such as confirmations.

   - Weddings and funerals.

 

- Expand Music Ministry Programs:

   - Build and sustain a children’s choir and a bell choir.

   - Collaborate with the Atlanta Homeward Choir team.

   - Partner with neighborhood churches to organize the annual Palm Sunday interfaith procession and Christmas on the           Hill concert.

 

Reporting and Continuing Education

 

• Reports to: The Director of Music Ministries reports directly to the Pastor.

 

• Meetings: Attendance at weekly meetings with the Pastor, monthly staff meetings, and other assigned meetings is required.

 

- Professional Development: Pursue continuing education in musical-liturgical studies, focusing on liturgical preparation and planning.

 

Evaluation

The Pastor will conduct an annual performance evaluation of the Director of Music Ministries.

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Compensation

This is a salaried position in line with NPM guidelines, with access to full Archdiocesan benefits. 

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Application Requirements

Candidates must pass a level II background screening. To apply, please email a letter of interest, resume, and links to performance samples (via YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox, or other streaming platforms) to joe@catholicshrineatlanta.org with the subject line: Attn: Director of Music Ministries Search Committee

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If you are a passionate, talented music minister with a heart for service, ministry and a commitment to fostering a community of worship through music, we encourage you to apply!