Director of Music Ministry

St. Benedict Catholic Church is seeking a Director of Music Ministry.

The Director of Music Ministry serves as the director of liturgical music, principal musician & choir director. Currently this is a part-time position around 10 hours per week, but open to more hours depending on candidate.

Responsibilities:
1. Plan music for 3 weekend liturgies (Saturday 5:00 p.m. & Sunday 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.), all holy day liturgies, and special liturgies as needed.

2.This individual should be available for funerals and weddings if requested.
3. Play piano & digital piano accompaniment, lead congregational singing, & cantor (as needed).

(Ability to play organ and conduct handbell choir a plus.)
4. Conduct choir rehearsals & direct choir & instrumentalists during liturgies.
5. Recruit volunteer parishioner choir members, cantors, and other musicians.

6. Be willing and able to work with young parishioners for youth choir.
7. Follow copyright laws in the use of music.
   8. Other details provided to applicants.

Requirements
1. Must have a high degree of proficiency in piano/digital piano with good vocal skills.
2. Must have skill as an effective choral & music conductor with professional or volunteer experience.
3. Must have strong liturgical knowledge as evidenced by experience in liturgical music ministry &/or formal training credentials & demonstrated skills audition.
4. Must have a good knowledge of quality repertoire available for liturgical music programs.
5. Must have a working knowledge of compliance with music copyright laws.
6. Must be reliable.
7. Must pass background check, criminal check, and successfully complete Diocese of Charleston Safe Haven training prior to employment.

All interested candidates should contact Fr. Mark Good at stbenedict@charlestondiocese.org.