Pastoral Assistant Music - Salaried

Job Description:

Columbia River Catholic (CRC) consists of the campuses of Holy Redeemer Parish (Vancouver), St. Thomas Aquinas Parish (Camas), and Our Lady Star of the Sea Mission (Stevenson).  CRC is searching for a full-time pastoral assistant for music to cover the Holy Redeemer and St. Thomas Aquinas campuses, as well as providing some support to Our Lady Star of the Sea. The person in this role provides direction and support for music for CRC on the St. Thomas Aquinas and Holy Redeemer campuses.

This is a full-time position. (30 - 40 hrs/week) The hourly range for this position is $32,151 to $42,603 depending on experience and qualifications.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Office Operations and Support

• Collaborates with the Pastor, staff, and consultative bodies in implementing the mission of the parish.
• Assures that appropriate and quality music is provided for all Sunday and other major parish liturgies celebrations.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of a music program for the parish. Implements the music program, makes music selections, and schedules and oversees musicians in collaboration with the pastoral leader, presider, and other staff as appropriate.
• Directs the choir (s) of the parish and the school. Recruits, trains, and supports parish ministers of music, including the Cantor/leaders of song, and choral groups. Schedules practices and assures that accompanists and music are available.
• Selects and develops participation aids for the assembly to encourage full, active, and conscious participation through singing.
• Serves as staff to the Liturgy or Worship Commission. Works with the Chairperson to create agenda, attend meetings and complete work as requested by the Commission and approved by the supervisor.
• Provides assistance for parishioners needing music for weddings and funerals. Develops and maintains resource list for organists, soloists, and other musicians available to perform at these functions.
• Prepares and administers the Music budget as delegated by the pastoral leader.
• Ensures appropriate copyright permissions, use fees and licenses have been obtained for all material used in the music program.
• Maintains a level of knowledge and skills required for the ministry. This is accomplished by reading appropriate materials and attending workshops and conventions. The Pastoral Assistant for Music also participates in regional, Archdiocesan and National Professional organizations, as approved and as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Participates in staff meetings, staff retreats, and attends workshops for professional development.
• Collaborates with other CRC staff to ensure existing and emerging tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

A Successful Candidate Will:

• Be a practicing Catholic.
• Demonstrate musical proficiency and experience in leading and conducting instrumental and choral music groups.
• Offer all people kind, professional, and prompt service.
• Possess strong communication skills.
• Work well in a team environment across multiple campuses, including interfacing well with people with irregular schedules.
• Possess a demonstrated history of work in Catholic music, and a desire to implement sacred music.
• Possess at least a high school diploma. College degree preferred.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.