St. Norbert Parish

Job Description

Title:                Music Coordinator 

Reports to Title: Director of Mission Implementation  

Hours:            Part-Time (weekend work required)

General Description:

The Music Coordinator is responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating the musical elements of liturgies/worship at Saint Norbert Parish. This includes weekend Masses, Holy Days, daily Mass, and special celebrations. The Music Coordinator works collaboratively with clergy, staff, liturgy/pastoral team members, and volunteers, to foster a prayerful and high-quality musical worship experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may evolve as the needs to achieve an Exceptional Weekend Experience evolve.

• Plan and coordinate music for weekend Masses, daily Masses, Holy Days, and special liturgies/worship in line with the vision of the pastor.
• Lead music at Masses (vocally and/or instrumentally)
• Recruit, schedule, and rehearse with cantors, musicians, and choirs
• Direct choir(s) / band(s) and coordinate rehearsals
• Work collaboratively with the Music Advisory Team to select music that aligns with the liturgical seasons, readings, themes and the Saint Norbert mission/vision
• Provide music for sacramental celebrations (e.g., weddings, funerals, First Eucharist, Confirmation)
• Maintain parish-owned musical instruments and music resources
• Ensure compliance with music licensing and copyright
• Collaborate with liturgy team and clergy to ensure liturgical consistency and quality
• Collaborate with the parish school’s music teacher to develop musical talent among students and incorporate them into parish liturgies, particularly for special occasions such as Christmas Mass.

Volunteer Management:

• Oversee teams of musicians/bands/choirs
• Provide training and support for consistency and excellence
• Build and nurture a culture of hospitality, creativity, and mission alignment
• Schedule and support volunteers for services outside of primary Mass times (e.g., daily Mass, funerals, weddings)

Be a Creative Leader Who:

• Infuses the Parish Mission, Vision, and Strategic Anchors into all work
• Strives for excellence in both musical and technical execution
• Collaborates proactively with staff, clergy, and ministry volunteers

Job Qualifications & Requirements

• Proficiency in voice and instrument (keyboard, guitar, etc.)
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred but not required
• Experience in leading music for Catholic liturgies, contemporary praise & worship environments, and directing ensembles
• Some technical experience in live sound, streaming, and audio mixing
• Ability to quickly learn and master new technologies and systems
• Effective communicator and team leader
• Highly organized, self-starter, results-oriented, and mission-driven
• Strong commitment to Saint Norbert’s Catholic identity and mission

Schedule:

• Regular weekend work at Masses is required
• Rehearsals and preparation time outside of liturgy times
• Flexible weekday schedule; expected to work approximately 20-25 hours per week
• Required holidays: Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week (including Easter Sunday), and other Holy Days, as needed

Salary:

• St. Norbert Parish offers a competitive compensation package based on experience and skill set.

Submit your resume to:  Braden McGettigan, Director of Parish Operations  bmcgettigan@parish.stnorbert.org