*This position will be effective as of 6.1.2025 and will report to the Pastoral Associate Holy Spirit Parish is seeking a passionate missionary disciple with musical gifts to prepare and provide music for Sunday and other special liturgies. The candidate will develop a comprehensive music ministry for the parish through musical performance, developing the choirs, coordinating musicians, as well as training and recruiting new team members. Specific Task/Duties: Oversees and executes music for two weekend Masses (Saturday 4:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00) and for Holy Days of Obligation (Christmas Eve and Day, Easter Triduum, etc.) Schedules music ministry personale Provides music for all funeral and wedding Masses Directs the adult choirs and music ensembles, assists with the children’s choir Recruits and trains cantors/musicians Offers a fresh approach to sacred music Fosters a welcoming aesthetic through music and addressing the parish community Develops new ensembles or programs to enhance Sacred Music for liturgies Demonstrates professional and Christ-like behavior Welcomes new ideas as an opportunity to learn, grow and improve liturgies Timely communication, flexibility JOB SKILLS: Music performance ability and ensemble experience Team building/recruitment Practicing Catholic with strong personal faith and knowledge of the liturgy Strong written and verbal communication skills Computer knowledge Able to work nights and weekends EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Music degree, or equal level experience preferred. Ability to read music, play piano/and or proficient in other instruments. Previous experience working as a church musician is a plus Catholic Diocese of Gary 9292 Broadway Merrillville,IN 46410 Phone: 219-769-9292

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