Assistant Organist

Location: St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5201 Cross Timbers Rd., Flower Mound, TX 75022 

General Position Summary: The Assistant Organist is responsible for playing for 3 weekend Masses total: two with cantor and one accompanying the Parish Choir. Assistant will also accompany two weeknight rehearsals, one for the Parish Choir and one for the Children’s Choir, as well as one monthly Mass for the Children’s Choir. Assistant will also play on Holy Days and Solemnities throughout the year as well as act as Substitute Organist during scheduled absences of the Director. Assist in various administrative duties including music preparation, weekly liturgy guide preparation and scheduling of volunteers for different liturgies. Weddings and funerals are available for an additional stipend.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Accompanies St. Cecilia Choir (11:00 a.m. Mass, Thursday night rehearsals mid-August to May)
• Accompanies Children’s Choir (one monthly 9:00 a.m. Mass, Thursday evening rehearsals September to May)
• Organist for 2 other weekend Masses and Holy Days of Obligation; to include organ voluntaries of the highest quality and performance standard.
• Assist with administrative tasks including music preparation, liturgy guide preparation and printing, cantor schedule, and music license reporting.
• Prepare engaged couples for nuptial Mass with appropriate liturgical music and make programs for weddings and/or funerals.

Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:

• Scheduling
• Prelude and postlude selection
• Music recommendation opportunities

Supervision Given and/or Received:

• Assist with supervision of Section Leaders and volunteers
• Receive guidance from Pastor & Director of Music and Organist

Internal Contacts:

• Pastor
• Liturgical Coordinator
• Sacristan
• Funeral Coordinator

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• This position works in a church environment and is subject to flexible weekdays and busy weekends.

Travel Requirements:

• No travel required

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music/Organ required
• Master’s degree or in progress preferred

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of the Catholic Church, Catholic sacraments, Catholic rites and liturgies
• Knowledge of the Catholic Church including an in-depth familiarity with its structures, functions, and institutions
• Proficient in conversing, reading and writing in English.
• Ability to carry out multiple tasks, complete tasks per established guidelines, and meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively manage group dynamics as well as interpersonal relationships to yield positive outcomes
• Ability to effectively lead and coordinate the work activities of other staff or volunteers
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and utilize effective time-management techniques
• Familiarity with Finale

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Job Grade: Part time