JOB DESCRIPTION:
St. John Vianney Church, Bettendorf, IA
Position: Director of Liturgy and Music
Status: Full time, Exempt, 12 months, Health insurance and other benefits available
Reports to: Pastor
Description: Seeking a faithful and joy-filled Catholic to serve as Director of Liturgy and Music to a dynamic parish of 2000 families as principal musician and liturgist. Must have a high degree of proficiency as attested to by formal credentials and a personal performance audition. Ability to conduct, cantor, accompany, and support our large music program. See www.sjvbett.org/music to learn more. Bettendorf is located in the Quad Cities, a growing community with ample cultural, outdoor, and culinary activities, and an affordable cost of living.
Major Position Responsibilities and Regular Activities:
1. Conduct, accompany, or cantor for regular liturgical celebrations including 3 weekend Masses, Holy Days, Sacramental Celebrations, weddings, funerals, and other special events requiring music. Assign other musicians to serve at these liturgies in rotation.
2. Create a dynamic and inspiring worship community.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in music required with minimum of three (3) years’ experience within a comparable position. Comprehensive knowledge of Catholic liturgical documents and music within liturgy. Proficient skills in voice, piano, organ, and choral conducting. Strong managerial and budgeting skills needed. Highly organized and proficient in computer, electronic and musical software. Ability to work as a member of a vibrant leadership team.
Salary Range: $50-75k depending on qualifications
For questions and to apply: Direct questions to current Director of Liturgy and Music Eleanor Kiel: liturgy@sjvbett.org
Send resume and cover letter by May 31, 2024, to the following 3 persons: Fr. Rich Adam: adamr@diodav.org, Eleanor Kiel: liturgy@sjvbett.org, and Julie Mishler: office@sjvbett.org
Saint John Vianney music ministry seeks to give God praise, adoration, and thanksgiving, by giving back to Him the gifts and talents that He has given us. Enlivened by the Spirit, we seek to support the full, conscious, and active participation of the faithful in music at Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
Apostles of "Hymn" (grades 7-12, singers/instrumentalists) - rehearse 1xSunday/month
Plays 1 Mass/month
Young Shepherds Choir (grades 1-6, singers) - rehearse Wednesdays 5:30-6:15pm (in between RE sessions). Sing as scheduled for Mass and other liturgies (1x/month or less)
Brass Ensemble (confident teen and adult, brass players) -
Plays 1 Mass/month
Celebration Ringers (grades 9 through adult, handbells) - rehearse Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm, "Rings" 1 Mass/month
Chamber Ensemble (confident teen and adult strings, woodwinds, and percussion)
Plays 1 Mass/month
Exultate Choir (grade 9 through adult, singers) - rehearse Tuesdays 7-8:30pm, sing most Sundays Sept-May
The Resurrection Choir sings for funeral Masses as they are scheduled. Please contact Eleanor Kiel at liturgy@sjvbett.org to be added to the email group. Choir members are given a few days' notice when they are requested to sing. Come and sing as your schedule allows.
St. John Vianney & Our Lady of Lourdes Musical
Interested in being a part of the cast & crew?