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Music - SSH Division Reports To: Dean of Social Sciences & Humanities This is for a Music Adjunct ... traditional college age, and beyond) Special Skills * Foster a climate of multi-cultural ...

Full Time Worship Leader

Edmonds, WA ยท On-site

$50 - $90/hr

Proficiency in both traditional and contemporary worship styles * Experience with music planning or presentation software (e.g., ProPresenter, Planning Center, PowerPoint) * Formal musical training ...

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How much do traditional music jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for traditional music in Seattle, WA is $65,700.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $72,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is traditional music?

Traditional music, also known as folk music, refers to the musical traditions that are passed down through generations within a community or culture, often by oral transmission. It reflects the life, history, and values of a particular group of people and is typically rooted in their customs, stories, and daily activities. Unlike popular or classical music, traditional music usually evolves slowly over time and is closely associated with specific regions or ethnic groups.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a traditional musician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Traditional Musician, you need a strong proficiency in your chosen instrument or vocal style, deep knowledge of traditional repertoire, and often formal or informal training in ethnomusicology or folk music studies. Familiarity with music notation, audio recording equipment, and digital distribution platforms is increasingly valuable. Creativity, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to engage audiences are standout soft skills in this role. These skills are essential for preserving musical heritage, delivering authentic performances, and connecting with diverse audiences.

What are the common challenges faced by professionals working in traditional music, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in traditional music often face challenges such as limited funding opportunities, the need to actively preserve cultural heritage, and balancing authenticity with modern audience expectations. Collaborating with cultural organizations, participating in community outreach, and continuously learning from mentors can help address these challenges. Additionally, networking with other musicians and leveraging digital platforms can expand their reach and help sustain their practice within a supportive community.

What is the difference between Traditional Music vs Traditional Musician?

AspectTraditional MusicTraditional Musician
CredentialsKnowledge of cultural music styles, often self-taught or through apprenticeshipsMusical training, instruments proficiency, possibly certifications in music
Work EnvironmentCommunity events, cultural festivals, recording sessionsPerformances, rehearsals, teaching, recording studios
Industry UsageFocuses on the genre or style of musicPerformer or practitioner of traditional music

Traditional Music refers to the cultural genre of music rooted in specific communities or regions, often passed down orally. Traditional Musician is a person who performs, preserves, or teaches this genre. While Traditional Music describes the style, the Traditional Musician is the individual actively involved in creating and sharing that music through performances and education.

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Infographic showing various Traditional Music job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 48% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,700 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Pastoral Assistant Music - Salary

4000 ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SVC

Federal Way, WA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

POSITION PURPOSEย 

The Pastoral Assistant for Music provides liturgical and sacramental music leadership across Parish Familyย 31, Saint Vincent deย Paulย and Saint Theresa Parishes in Federal Way.ย This position inspires, organizes, coordinates, and serves as an accompanist for music for weekend and special liturgies, directsย choirs as needed, recruits and trains musicians, and collaborates with pastoral staff and school music teachers toย support a cohesive liturgical environment and formation.ย 

The PA for Music ensures that music supportsย liturgical cohesion, rooted in Sacred Tradition, whichย integrates multiculturalย andย contemporary musicย expressionsย asย appropriate. This role is both pastoral and administrative, requiring musicalย proficiencyย (particularly singing,ย piano, and โ€“ ideally โ€“ organ), leadership, and collaborative skills.ย 

PARISH FAMILY DETAILSย 

Parish Family 31 is made up of two parishes, Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Theresa, in suburban Federal Way โ€“ between Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. October Mass attendance counts report around 1600ย attendeesย at the four English weekend Masses at St. Vincent,ย and around 1400 at five (two Spanish, three English) weekend Masses at St. Theresa.ย The school at St. Vincent, serving the parish family,ย currentlyย has 268 students enrolled; the school has a concert choir that occasionally sings for Masses.ย ย 

Masses at St. Vincentย regularlyย feature a Pacific Islandย choir, a contemporary band,ย andย a more standard choir; Masses at St. Theresaย regularlyย feature a couple standard choirs, a Spanish band,ย andย a Spanish childrenโ€™s choir.ย Some special groups that have formed for occasional Masses are a Filipino choir, a womenโ€™s choir, and a bilingual young adult band.ย ย 

Given suchย a variety of cultural and musical expression acrossย our liturgies, it is our desire toย cultivate aย moreย cohesive liturgical identity, especially byย guiding the parish family towards a deeper appreciation of ourย common liturgical heritage.ย ย 

ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIESย 

1. Liturgical Music Leadershipย 

  • Plan, select, and coordinate music for all Sunday Masses, Holy Days, and special celebrations across three campuses.ย 

  • Collaborate with pastor,ย parochial vicar,ย and pastoral staff to ensure liturgically appropriate and high-quality music.ย 

  • Serve as accompanist for cantors and choirs at selected Masses and special liturgies, as needed.ย 

  • Coordinate with families/couples approaching the parish family for funerals/weddings (or other special liturgies) to oversee theย appropriate selectionย of music.ย ย 

  • Select and prepare music thatย cultivatesย liturgical formation and cohesion, whileย encouraging theย full participation of the assemblyย (both internal and external).ย 

  • Incorporate multiculturalย and contemporary musicalย expressions whenย appropriate, whileย remainingย faithful to the prescriptions andย traditionย of the Church.ย ย 

  • Coordinate accompanist assignments for all choirs and liturgies, ensureย accompanimentย support asย required.ย 

2. Choir Direction and Vocal Leadershipย 

  • Recruit, train,ย supervise,ย and support parishย familyย choir members, cantors, and other ministers of music.ย 

  • Direct rehearsals andย liturgiesย for choirsย as neededย and (whenย appropriate)ย oversee the delegation of this responsibility to other competent musical leaders.ย 

  • Collaborate with school music teachers to coordinateย schoolย choir participation at school and parishย familyย Masses, asย appropriate.ย 

  • Ensure accompanists and musicians are trained, scheduled, and appropriately compensated.ย 

3. Music Program Accompaniment, Administration & Developmentย 

  • Develop, implement, and evaluate the parishย familyย music program in collaboration with pastoral staff.ย 

  • Prepare and administer the Music Ministry budget as delegated by the Director ofย Liturgy.ย 

  • Ensure copyright permissions, licensing, and music use fees are properly obtained.ย 

  • Provide accompaniment and musical support for special liturgies beyond regular Masses as needed.ย 

  • Coordinate theย appropriate maintenanceย work needed for the upkeep and repair of musical instruments in the parishย familyย such as tuning pianos and organs.ย 

4. Collaboration & Multicultural Ministryย 

  • Work with pastoral staff, consultative bodies, and multicultural ministry teams to integrate diverse musical traditions.ย 

  • Participate in parishย family, regional, and Archdiocesan committees related to music and liturgy.ย 

5. Professional Development & Other Dutiesย 

  • Maintain musical and liturgicalย proficiencyย through workshops, conventions, and professional organizations.ย 

  • Provide music ministry for weddings, funerals, and other celebrations, compensated separately according to parishย familyย policy.ย 

  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission ofย the parish family.ย 

  • Other duties as assignedย 

QUALIFICATIONSย 
  • Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with a deep commitment to the Churchโ€™s mission.ย 

  • Proficiencyย on piano andย (ideally)ย organ; ability toย sing; and ability toย accompanyย cantors, choirs, and assemblies.ย 

  • Experience directing adult, youth, and childrenโ€™s choirs.ย 

  • Familiarity with liturgical music, multicultural repertoire, traditional and contemporary styles.ย 

  • Familiarity withย modern andย Gregorian (neumatic/square)ย musicalย notation.ย 

  • Ability to collaborate with clergy, staff, volunteers, and school personnel.ย 

  • Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.ย 

  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends for liturgies, rehearsals, and parish events.ย 

  • Ability to pass background checks and complete Safe Environment training.ย 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSย 
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer, and play piano or organ regularly.ย 

  • Ability toย lift upย to 15 pounds occasionally.ย 

  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.ย 

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicantโ€™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.