Dir. of Sacred Music, St. Andrew the Apostle, Gladstone, MO

Reports to: Pastor

Summary: St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Gladstone, Missouri is seeking a Director of Sacred Music to recruit, assemble and lead Sacred Music for the principal Mass on Sundays. This position is full time.

Essential Duties: · Recruit and assemble an ensemble for the principal Mass on Sundays. · Direct a children’s ensemble or multiple groups for youth participation in music. · Play for weekend masses, funeral masses and other liturgical events including Holy Days of Obligation. · Play the organ and train cantors for other weekend Masses.

Qualifications: · Comprehensive knowledge of Sacred Music and the Church’s choral and Gregorian Chant Tradition. · Superior pipe organ skills. · Experience working with children and youth in developing musical skills. · Flexible schedule including availability on weekends and evenings. · Practicing Catholic with ethical standards, personal integrity, and conduct consistent with the morals and teachings of the Catholic Church. St. Andrew the Apostle offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person training prior to hire. Apply on Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph job board. Link to job ad: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2712249/Director-of-Sacred-Music To participate in the discussions on Catholic church music, sign in or register as a forum member, The forum is a project of the Church Music Association of America.