Director of Sacred Music

Director of Sacred Music– Full Time Position
National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe
1600 W. Park Avenue, Libertyville, IL  
Email Resume to: larzur@yahoo.com
Posted: July 21, 2022
 
Prestigious National Shrine is seeking an energetic and talented professional for its Director of SacredMusic.  The Shrine is in the Archdiocese of Chicago, and is owned and staffed by the Conventual Franciscan Friars. Position is full-time, salaried with benefits.
 
Applicants must have excellent communication/organizational skills, strong knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy, and informed understanding of sacred music. Must be proficient playing the Aeolian-Skinner 31 rank pipe organ, and experience planning liturgies. Minimum 5-7 years of experience working with Church liturgies, choirs and and as an accompanist.  Music degree preferred; proficiency with keyboard, piano, and organ required.  The ideal candidate should possess confident leadership skills and a spirit of collaboration.  
 
Position responsible for working with the Shrine Rector in planning music for weekday and weekend Mass schedule; daily Mass and two Sunday Masses [9am & 11am]. Wednesday evenings, first Friday of the month, holy days, special prayer services, shrine events, and concert series are expected.  Position also responsible for developing and directing adult choir, utilizing existing volunteer singers, and developing and scheduling cantors. Additional tasks agreed upon.
 
Two days off per week to be designated.  Individual must possess strong desire to work with Rector and assist in making Mass faithful, prayerful, and beautiful.  Minimum education BA/BM in Music.  Masters in Organ/Church Music preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume to the above email. Position available on August 1, 2022.