ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Promotes the Mission, vision and Values of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield Illinois

• Prepare liturgies:
  • according to the Ecclesial and Dominican Order’s Liturgical Calendar and Vatican II’s Constitution on the Liturgy and the General Instruction of the Roman Missal with pastoral sensibilities
  • for weekday Masses; Sunday (Vigil and Morning) Mass; special liturgies throughout the year: funeral liturgies, Solemnities and Feasts, Jubilee celebrations, St. Dominic’s Day, Anniversaries, Associate Commitment and Reflection Day liturgies, & annual calendar of events celebrations.

• Accompany the assembly at liturgy:
  • provide keyboard accompaniment for Sunday and weekday Masses and choral Morning and Evening prayer and all special liturgies
  • schedule and direct evening choir practice at least twice a month
  • schedule practices with cantors as needed

• Research and compliance:
  • investigate and monitor compliance with copyright laws regarding use of music and liturgical language; obtains all needed copyright permissions and licenses
  • understanding the value of repeating music and introducing new material
  • awareness of job safety and health that relates to this position
  • communicate with the Diocesan Office of Liturgy and local music ministers, as appropriate
  • complete all assigned projects, duties, and responsibilities within required timeline
  • stay up-to-date on liturgical resources and documents from USCCB or Vatican and publication of new music

• Personal and professional development
  • participate in professional development opportunities
  • assume responsibility for personal decisions and actions

• Budget
  • develop an annual budget (due in October)
  • order liturgical materials as needed (Breaking Bread and special music sheets, etc.)
  • monitor maintenance, repair, and tuning of the organ and pianos
  • maintain and organize resources in the liturgy office.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Ability to demonstrate leadership
• Serve as the chair of the Liturgy Committee that is composed of the chaplain and sisters knowledgeable about music and liturgy.
• Create easy to follow worship aids
• Must be flexible to manage your 40 hour a week schedule in order to be present at events.
• Must be accountable, responsible and communicate your schedule.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook Desktop Publishing, and internet research.
• Proficient with written and oral communication skills
• Ability to complete multiple tasks (assigned or self-determined) simultaneously
• Values collaboration with others; able to work independently and function effectively, productively, and calmly
• Respects and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
• Takes initiative, is flexible, possesses respectful style of leadership in prayer, ritual, and liturgy and in dealing with liturgical ministers, sisters, administrators, and co-workers.
• Collaborates in making important decisions
• Possesses good organizational skills (personal and administrative)
• Has keyboard skills on piano and organ and an ability to accompany psalm tones chanted during Morning and Evening Prayers.
• Able to conduct choir practice and train cantors
• Comfortable in a senior living/elderly care environment
• Understands the culture of religious life, the Dominican charism, and traditions of Christian prayer and devotion
• Respectful toward and patient with all Sisters and employees, visitors and callers

 

EDUCATION/MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or Certificate in Catholic Liturgy or Catholic Theology
• Music proficiency to support the above responsibilities.

 

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Maintains high standards of conduct for personnel and facilities
• Attends education and in-service programs
• Observes dress code and maintains professional appearance
• Other duties as assigned

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

	Percentage of work time spent in activity
	0-5%	6-33%	34-66%	67-100%
Balance				X
Bending at the waist-standing	X
Bending at the wait-sitting		X
Push and Pull Maneuver	X
Climbing stairs		X
Crawling	X
Kneeling	X
Fine motor control/precision				X
Lift and carry > 8 ft.		X
Lifting requirement			<15lbs	<5lbs
Overhead work or lifting above the shoulders	X
Physical coordination				X
Ladder Climbing	X
Repeated squatting	X
Repeated trunk rotation/twisting	X
Sitting			X
Standing		X
Sustained squatting	X
Walking			X

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in clean, air-conditioned environment; required to exercise universal precautions to minimize against the spread of infectious processes, danger is minimal if safety regulations are followed.

 

COMPENSATION:

• Full time position
• Competitive salary
• Benefits to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 B, Employee Assistance Program, PTO (paid time off)
• PTO-approved by your supervisor
• Office, computer & printer access