Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Singer (Two positions) – Soprano Section Leader and Alto Section Leader

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

General Position Summary:

St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Flower Mound, TX is seeking a Soprano section leader and an Alto section leader to support the volunteer adult choir. The section leader will sing at rehearsals and Masses as scheduled as well as serve as a Cantor. Will require an audition.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Arrive on time for all rehearsals and services.
• Participate fully in warm-ups.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude.
• Set a good example for the volunteer singers.
• Know the music currently in preparation.
• Occasionally serve as cantor for Mass.
• Additional singing opportunities for weddings and/or funerals may be offered.
• Responsible for all other projects, tasks, etc., as assigned.

Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

Supervision Given and/or Received:

• Moderate supervision given to volunteer singers
• Moderate supervision received

Internal Contacts:

• Pastor, Assistant Organist, Staff Singers and volunteer singers

External Contacts:

• Choir Members, Instrumentalists, Parishioners

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and sing for lengthy periods of time during rehearsals and liturgies.
• Will require night, weekend, and holiday activity

Travel Requirements:

• Limited travel to other Diocese locations possible

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Degree in music or ongoing degree in music preferred
• Qualified candidates will be expected to audition

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Strong sight-reading skills
• Experience or proficiency in singing music of Roman Catholic patrimony, namely Renaissance polyphony and Gregorian Chant
• Experience working with amateur and professional musicians.
• Practicing Catholic is preferred but not required.

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt (Occasional)

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