Description
Blessed Michael McGivney Parish is seeking a talented and dedicated
Organist & Choir Director to serve the faith community of St. Francis Church in New Haven. The successful candidate will possess exceptional musical ability, a strong understanding of Catholic liturgy and sacred music, and a collaborative spirit. This individual will lead and develop the church music ministry while supporting meaningful and prayerful worship through music.
Requirements
Essential Functions
- Serve as principal organist for the Sunday 9:30 AM Mass.
- Play the historic 1874 Hook pipe organ during liturgical celebrations.
- Direct, recruit, and foster the English-language choir for the 9:30 AM Mass.
- Plan and prepare music appropriate to the liturgical seasons in collaboration with the Pastor and Director of Music and Liturgy
- Work collaboratively with the directors of the Spanish-language choirs serving the 11:00 AM Mass.
- Provide musical guidance and support to the Spanish-language choir directors and singers.
- Play the organ at appropriate times during the Sunday 11:00 AM Mass.
- Assist with music for Holy Days, Triduum, Christmas, Easter, weddings, funerals, and other special liturgies as needed.
- Participate in parish-wide musical events and collaborate with other music ministries throughout Blessed Michael McGivney Parish as opportunities arise.
- Maintain a welcoming, respectful, and collaborative environment for clergy, staff, volunteers, and parishioners.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated proficiency in organ performance, preferably with experience playing a historic 1874 Hook pipe organ.
- Experience directing choirs and working with volunteer musicians.
- Thorough knowledge of Catholic liturgy and sacred music, including both traditional and contemporary repertoire.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, parish staff, volunteers, and fellow musicians.
- Must be bilingual in Spanish and English
Schedule
- St. Francis - 9:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass (beginning in August 2026; the current 9:30 a.m. Mass will change to 9:00 a.m.)
- St. Francis - 11:00 a.m. Spanish Mass
- St. Anthony - 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass
- Choir rehearsals
- Holy Days of Obligation
- Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, weddings, funerals, and other special liturgical celebrations as scheduled.
Compensation
- Approximately $30,000 annually. Pay is 150.00 per mass, 150.00 per rehearsal.