P/T Assistant Music Director

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[size=x-large]About the job[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]The Assistant Music Director will play for masses at our Church, as cover conductor for the Director of Music, and as the accompanist for celebration of Holy Days and other celebrations throughout the liturgical year.

Principal instrument of expertise: Piano
Experience directing a formal choir at the higher education level and Catholic parishes required.

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Description and Responsibilities:

Under supervision of and in collaboration with the University Director of Music and Parish Administrator, coordinate all Parish liturgies and related events.
Accompanies the congregation/choir for weekend Masses.
Works with the University Director of Music to prepare and supervise ALL parish choirs and leaders of song.
Works with the University Director of Music to choose hymns for liturgies.
Provide piano accompaniments for rehearsals leading up to special liturgies (Triduum and other liturgies), and rehearsal with cantors and soloists (or as determined by the Director of Music).
In collaboration with the University Director of Music, Parish Administrator and Vice President for Mission and Ministry, prepares scripts and worship aids for celebration of Holy Days, Triduum rituals, and other celebrations throughout the liturgical year.
Maintain current knowledge of liturgical norms and documents through on-going study and research.
Oversees maintenance and programming of carillon bells.
Experience in choral rehearsal techniques and conducting.
Familiar with Catholic liturgies.

Other Considerations:

Principal instrument of expertise: Piano
Principal instrument for liturgy: Piano
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to adhere to the guidelines and policies published in The Net: The Saint Peter’s University Handbook.
Position renewal every year.

Qualifications:

Experience directing a formal choir at the higher education level and Catholic parishes
Knowledge of Catholic liturgy, including liturgical documents and music resources
Knowledge of Roman Missal and Lectionary
Demonstrated ability of serving collaboratively with other members of Parish Staff
Piano performance

THE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, ADD, OR REASSIGN JOB DUTIES OR COMBINED POSITIONS, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, AT ANYTIME. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OR CONTRACT.[/font][/size][/font][/size]
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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]What happens when you put one of the world’s greatest teaching organizations next to one of the greatest cities in the world? You get Saint Peter’s University, a Jesuit institution of higher education just minutes from New York City, a global center of culture, entertainment, business — and professional and career opportunities.
Saint Peter’s is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, founded in the same tradition as Georgetown University and Boston College. Established in 1872, Saint Peter’s University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports you long after graduation.

With an undergraduate student-faculty ratio of 13-to-1 and a stellar faculty committed to your success, Saint Peter’s offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master’s level and doctorate programs. We’re small enough to know you by name and big enough to bring the world to your door.[/font][/size]

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]http://www.saintpeters.edu/[/font][/size][/font][/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]2641 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Jersey City, NJ 07306
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