Organist

St. George Roman Catholic Parish
Job Description

Job Title: Organist Status: On Call

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Department/Location: St George Roman Catholic Parish / Apache Junction, AZ

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Liturgy/Music Director is responsible for performing during the weekly liturgical music program for Sunday and liturgical celebrations. The employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, "...Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received." (Eph. 4:1)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this Ministerial Position:

• Perform as a lay minister in support of the parish's spiritual and pastoral mission.
• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The employee may not espouse, in word or deed, any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Attend rehearsals as scheduled by the Director.
• Rehearse as needed on the minister's own time in order to be prepared for weekly rehearsals.
• Be well-versed in the liturgy of the Church and the propriety of the duties including an understanding of the rubrics of the Church.
• Maintain a special respect for the church building during rehearsals and prior to and after liturgies.
• Attend Music Ministry meetings in order to address all aspects of a music ministry in the parish.
• Renew your ministerial commitment by participation in parish Liturgy Convocation, music ministry retreats, and other events scheduled by the parish for ministry renewal.
• Maintain choir space in the church, including storing all equipment and materials appropriately, and keeping area clear of clutter.
• Be accountable to the Pastor through the Liturgy/Music Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal music and office environment.

Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling, hearing; carrying; and keyboarding.

Basic Qualifications:

• Possess a working knowledge of, and a strong commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church; must also be a practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Employ flexibility and follow direction; be a team player and be self-motivated.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
• Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners, and the general public.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to successfully pass a background and criminal history check.
• Clean and neat personal appearance

Education and Experience:

• Experience with Catholic liturgical music.

Other/Preferred Skills:

• Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English)

Covenants of Employment:
St. George is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the "Zero Tolerance Policy", no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the St. George Parish when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.

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