St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mayfield, Kentucky is searching for a leader of liturgical music. This is a salaried position that requires a minimum of 20 hours a week, which reports to the Pastor. We are a bi-lingual parish of over 500 families and have 2 English and 1 Spanish Mass on the weekend.

Primary Function:

To serve as pastor’s delegate in the area of liturgical music.

Qualifications:

• Ability to lead congregation while playing keyboard. (Steinway Grand Piano and Simple Electronic Organ)
• Ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Building on your musical skills, the pastor is able to help build your liturgical skills.
• Having a knowledge of Catholic liturgy is not a requirement; the pastor will assist in your formation of liturgical abilities.
• Proficient interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.
• It is not necessary to be proficient in Spanish or Latin; however, using online resources one would be expected to sing in these languages on occasion.
• It is not necessary for one to be a Roman Catholic; however, it is necessary that one live according to the moral code of the Roman Catholic Church.
• The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check, and become certified in diocesan safe environment program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops a prayerful, singing assembly through prayer and worship.
• Coordinates the music ministry for all parish liturgies including funerals and other occasional liturgical events.
• To work with the parish staff in creating worship aids as needed.
• Participates in planning the liturgies with the Liturgy Committee.
• Trains, directs, and supervises choirs, instrumental ensembles, and cantors.

St. Joseph Parish, through the Diocese of Owensboro, is an equal opportunity employer, offering an excellent benefit package. As a salaried employee you will be entitled to group health benefits, long and short-term disability, retirement, life insurance, critical care insurance, and FSA benefits. Salaried employees receive paid Personal Days, Sick Days, and Vacation Days, commensurate with time worked.

Please contact Christie Scarbrough at St. Joseph Parish @ 270-247-2843 or stjosephmayfield@gmail.com