Director of Sacred Music

Director of Sacred Music
St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Cloud, Minnesota
Assisting at Office of Worship, Diocese of Saint Cloud

Terms: Full-Time Employee; 3/4 time St. Mary's Cathedral; 1/4 time Diocesan Office of Worship
Education: BS in music, liturgical studies, or similar experience in parish music
Experience: 0-2 Years
Base Pay: Salaried, according to qualifications

St. Mary's Cathedral is an active and vibrant parish family comprised of over six hundred families and engages in a wide variety of ministries and apostolates. In addition, it is the seat of the Diocesan Bishop and hosts various diocesan liturgical celebrations and special events throughout the year. The Diocese of Saint Cloud stretches across 16 counties of Central Minnesota, serving its 131 parish communities.

Qualifications: The Director of Sacred Music is a faithful Catholic who demonstrates a love and zeal for the Church's mission; who has a capacity and desire to lead others in the worship of God; who has a desire to form intentional disciples after the heart of Jesus Christ; who can identify and cultivate the gifts and talents of parishioners for service in developing and fostering the beauty of the liturgical life of the Cathedral and Diocese; who demonstrates a high level of organizational skills and team building abilities; and who has a BS in music, liturgical studies, or similar experience in parish music.

Job Function: Plan, direct, and oversee the sacred music program at St. Mary's Cathedral parish; assist in preparing rich diocesan liturgies and serve as sacred music resource to diocesan parishes.

As Parish Director of Sacred Music, primary duties are (3/4 time):

• Collaborate with the Rector to plan, direct, develop and oversee the sacred music of Cathedral,
• Direct and rehearse the 9:30AM Sunday Mass Choir; and oversee or direct choirs for other Masses and special liturgies throughout the year, i.e., Christmas, Holy Triduum and Easter,
• Collaborate with sacred music leaders to oversee and coordinate the recruitment and selection of cantors, choir members, musicians, and the selection of sacred music for all liturgies at the Cathedral,
• And provide ongoing training, renewal, and appreciation for all sacred music ministers.

As Diocesan Associate Director of Music, primary duties are (1/4 time):

• Act as a resource to parishes, schools, offices, and institutions on matters of liturgical music,
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Worship to prepare meaningful diocesan liturgies,
• Be responsible for the selection of music, recruitment of singers and musicians, procurement of music, scheduling of rehearsals, conducting rehearsals, and directing the music for all diocesan liturgical events,
• And help in the recruitment of musicians for the Diocesan TV Mass.

To apply, send cover letter, application, and 3 professional references to: [email protected]
Any inquires can be sent to: [email protected]
This position is posted until filled.