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Blessed Michael McGivney Parish
Bilingual Organist & Choir Director
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A Music Director leads music ensembles in a variety of different settings. Conducts orchestras or choral groups, church choirs, or pit orchestras in a music theatre production. Chooses music for performances, or composes or arranges music for ensembles to perform; runs rehearsals and directs soloists or guest performers.
$64,524 / year median in Connecticut
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Bilingual Organist & Choir Director Blessed Michael McGivney Parish New Haven, CT Job Details $30,000 a year 22 hours ago Qualifications Spanish Organ playing English Managing music teams Full Job 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. 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.