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Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson

Cantor

Tucson, AZ · On-site

... keyboarding. Basic Qualifications: * Possess a working knowledge of, and a strong commitment to the ... Church. * Employ flexibility and follow direction; be a team player and be self-motivated.

New Hope Ministries

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Naples, FL · On-site

This position reports to the Church Administrator and Senior Pastor and works in harmony with all ... arrangement (keyboard/piano preferred) Ability to provide excellent vocal quality and ...

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Strong team player. Exemplifies and defends the Doctrines, Convictions, Philosophies, and ... The Austin Stone Community Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Women, Minorities ...

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Cantor

Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson

Tucson, AZ • On-site

Part-time

Posted 5 days ago

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Our Mother of Sorrows
Job Description
Job Title: Cantor Status: Part time
Exemption Status: Non-exempt
Department/Location: Our Mother of Sorrows Parish, 1800 S Kolb Rd, Tucson, AZ 85710
Primary Function: Under the direction of the Director of Music is responsible for leading the congregation in signing or prayer. This includes singing solo liturgical songs, verses, or passages to which the congregation may respond. The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, "...Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received." (Eph. 4:1)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Perform as a lay minister in support of the parish's spiritual and pastoral mission.
  • Shall abide by Catholic principles in the cantor's professional and private life and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
  • With the approval of the Director of Music, develop the liturgical music to be used during liturgical celebrations at which the Cantor will participate.
  • Work with musicians and choir members to ensure the proper Church protocol is followed, including maintaining an environment of respect and solemnity at all liturgical celebrations.
  • Meet on a regular basis and maintain open communications with volunteers and other musicians and rehearse or provide training as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal church environment.
Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling, hearing; carrying; and keyboarding.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Possess a working knowledge of, and a strong commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church; must also be a practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church.
  • Employ flexibility and follow direction; be a team player and be self-motivated.
  • Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
  • Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners, and the public
  • Research and retrieve information from the internet as needed for liturgical purposes.
  • Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to successfully pass a background and criminal history check.
  • Clean and neat personal appearance

Education and Experience:
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in music
  • Vocal training and experience with Catholic liturgical music and song.

Other/Preferred Skills:
  • Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English)

Covenants of Employment:
Our Mother of Sorrows Parish is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the "Zero Tolerance Policy", no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Parish when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.

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