Catholic Musician

Job Title: Catholic Musician

We are seeking a Catholic Musician to join our team at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson. As a Catholic Musician, you will be responsible for leading the congregation in chanting and singing by providing effective and artistically appropriate keyboard accompaniment. Services may include funerals, weddings, Quinceaneras, Holy Days, and Sunday Masses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the Diocese by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent 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.
• Proficiency as a pianist is required, proficiency as an organist is highly desirable.
• Must be highly proficient at reading four-part choral accompaniments, hymns, and lead sheets.
• Provide quality musical accompaniment, suitable to the dignity of the Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
• Work as a team with other instrumental musicians, choir members, and cantors.
• Meet on a regular basis and maintain open communications with the Director of Music and Liturgy.
• Respond in a timely manner to written correspondence regarding liturgical celebrations, scheduling, or other matters.

Requirements:

• Possess a working knowledge of, and a strong commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church.
• Must be a practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Employ flexibility and follow direction.
• Possess a high degree of musicianship and keyboard skills.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
• Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners, and the public.
• Excellent communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a liturgical musician is preferred but not required.
• A degree in music is not required but will be considered favorably.
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English) is preferred but not required.

Employment Covenant:

We are a Roman Catholic religious organization and 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.