Organist (NE)

St. Stephen Church, Bradshaw seeks an organist. The organist reports to the Pastor and maintains responsibility for enabling parishioners to encounter Jesus Christ through music within the liturgical celebrations and worship experiences of the Parish. The organist is tasked with ensuring that the liturgical music assists all believers to express the gift of faith that is within them and to bring a spirit of unity through music into the celebration. This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible position, working 19 hours per week.
Essential Functions

• Ensures ministry complies with the requirements of the Archdiocesan office of Child and Youth Protection.

In conjunction with members of the Liturgical music staff:

• Ensures musical coverage for all weekend Masses and other liturgical celebrations, including weddings and funerals (additional stipend provided). Personally responsible for playing for three Masses each weekend.
• Builds repertoire and encourages participation of parish community in singing.
• Supports annual planning for liturgical seasons, sacramental celebrations, multi-cultural celebration, and other special liturgies.
• Maintains equipment and resources.
• Serves as a resource to help others understand the role of music in worship and to celebrate liturgies of high musical quality.
• Recruit musicians as needed; attempts to foster a welcoming environment for newcomers and others interested in sharing musical gifts.
• Fosters unity of purpose and harmony among all music ministers and between priests, lay staff, and other liturgical ministers.

Position Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of and comfortable with Church music literature in all forms and styles.
• Proficient in Catholic liturgical principles; thorough understanding of the musical, liturgical, and pastoral judgements which must be made in selecting liturgical music.
• Proficient in organ.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with clergy, staff, parish leaders, and volunteers.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Possesses a strong, clear vision of how the local Church can worship in prayerful and dynamic ways, and the ability to implement that vision.
• Has an understanding of and supports the Catholic Church's teaching, mission, and values is preferred.