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Assistant Director of Music

Job Opening: Assistant Director of Music
St. James Parish, Arlington Heights, IL

St. James Parish is seeking a highly skilled Assistant Director of Music to join our vibrant and dedicated music ministry. This full-time, benefit-eligible position offers the opportunity to continue our rich tradition of excellence in sacred music and support the liturgical and choral life of our parish community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a high-level accompanist and organist throughout the Liturgical year for our Traditional and Contemporary Adult Choirs, as well as additional concerts and liturgies as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Music to plan, rehearse, and execute choral music for the parish.
  • Play a key role in preparing for major choral works. Previous larger scale offerings include such works as Brahms’ Requiem, Mozart’s Requiem, Rutter’s Requiem, among others. Rossini’s Stabat Mater (to be performed this upcoming Spring with Orchestra).
  • Accompany the parish choir and assist with the development of the music program, ensuring that it reflects the highest musical and liturgical standards.

Qualifications:

  • Strong proficiency as an organist and accompanist, with experience in liturgical and choral settings.
  • Extensive knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgical practices and sacred music tradition.
  • Familiarity with large sacred choral works and the ability to collaborate with a variety of musicians.
  • A passion for sacred music and the ability to elevate the worship experience through thoughtful and skillful musicianship.
  • Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent professional experience required; advanced degrees or additional certifications are a plus.

 

Additional Information:

  • Full-time, benefits-eligible position with competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
  • Our parish music program is known for its strong choral tradition, and our performances can be found on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented musician with a deep understanding of sacred music and the Roman Catholic Church to make a significant impact in the life of St. James. St. James Parish is a welcoming Catholic Community whose mission is to be Disciples of Christ and to make Disciples of Christ. The Parish weekend attendance is around 3,300. We are seeking a dedicated individual who shares our commitment to upholding and advancing our longstanding musical traditions.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and references in the form below.

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    St. James School Principal

    ST. JAMES PARISH – ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
    ST. JAMES SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

    If you are interested in this position and want to learn more contact Kelly Busa: [email protected]

    The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.

    The elementary school principal is hired by and is accountable to the pastor or the Jurisic person for the operation of the school. The principal is expected to abide by the established policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Office of Catholic Schools, and the directives of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools. The principal participates in the annual performance review outlined by the Office of Catholic Schools.

    Catholic Identity

    • Promotes and facilitates an environment which fosters the Catholic identity of the school
    • Ensures that the faculty is current in the areas of theology, religious education and catechetical skills
    • Promulgates and periodically revises the school mission statement and philosophy in collaboration with the school community
    • Encourages and educates students, school families and faculty member to celebrate liturgies, including Sunday Mass, and the season/feasts of the liturgical year
    • Promotes parent/guardian partnerships in advancing the mission of the school and the ministry of the Catholic education

    Academic Excellence

    • Ensures all students learn to their fullest potential, using data to inform decision-making
    • Supervises implementation of the Office of Catholic Schools curricula in a rigorous, relevant, and age-appropriate manner that develops students’ ability to continually succeed
    • Assists faculty in utilizing effective learning strategies that integrate technology
    • Acts as the instructional leader of the school by recruiting, hiring, supervising, evaluating, and providing quality professional development for highly qualified, certified staff members to improve student learning

    School Viability

    • Serves as the executive officer to the board, helping to prepare for meetings, informing them of policy, and leading their continual professional development and goal setting
    • Collaboratively develops and successfully implements strategic planning that involves representatives of all stakeholders of the school and wider community
    • Prepares the annual school budget in cooperation with the board and parish
    • Monitors the budget and finances to ensure proper cash flow with diverse funding sources to support the financial stability of the school
    • Provides for regular review of financial statements by the pastor/Jurisic person and board to ensure awareness of the financial position of the school and makes necessary adjustments for financial viability
    • Promulgates written local financial policies and procedures for collection and disbursement of all school funds based on Archdiocesan best practices and ensures their proper implementation
    • Stabilizes and/or grows enrollment to reach full capacity of the school by implementing an enrollment management plan, overseeing an enrollment management team, and conducting an annual appeal to provide for scholarships/programs
    • Ensures the maintenance and safety of the school plant according to local, state, Archdiocesan and the Office of Catholic Schools policies, procedures, and directives

    General Administration

    • Designs and implements communication strategies to ensure that the pastor /Jurisic, staff, parish school families, prospective families, and the community are informed about school matters and engaged in the school
    • Develops appropriate handbooks for school families and school staff
    • Works with the board to successfully complete school and system goals
    • Utilizes teacher teams and shared leadership to delegate responsibilities
    • Develops an organized work environment and adheres to deadlines and requests
    • Oversees discipline in a respectful, proactive way according to Archdiocesan policy
    • Maintains professional, working relationships with all members of the school community and involves them in the decision-making process of the school where appropriate
    • Identifies, encourages, and mentors future school leaders
    • Maintains accurate local files and records for each student and employee
    • Attends required Archdiocesan, Office of Catholic Schools and local meetings
    • Implements conflict management procedures as necessary
    • Promotes a culture of respect for each member of the community
    • Oversees co-curricular activities (extended school day, sports, activity clubs) ensuring that the programs are in compliance with local and Archdiocesan policies
    • The principal is expected to supervise and evaluate staff and student progress and school safety through regular site visits to the classrooms and all other areas of the school plant.

    Dates of employment: July 1st through June 30th of the school year, with attendance of all July meetings a requirement.

    Qualifications

    Education

    Required
    Masters or better in Education/Administration or related field.

    Experience

    Required
    Must be Catholic

    Preferred
    3 years: Professional experience in a Catholic School

    Licenses & Certifications
    Required
    Administrator License

    If you are interested in this position and want to learn more contact Kelly Busa: [email protected]

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    Director of Evangelization and Formation

    ST. JAMES PARISH – ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
    DIRECTOR OF EVANGELIZATION AND FORMATION

    Position Type: Full Time

    Department: Formation + Evangelization

    Under the direction of the pastor, the Director of Evangelization and Formation provides leadership and oversight for Religious Education, Youth Discipleship and Evangelization, FOCUS Parish Outreach, and other efforts associated with evangelization and faith formation. This includes pastoral planning and needs assessment regarding evangelization and faith formation for the parish and school. The Director supports, accompanies, and equips the leaders in parish ministerial areas to focus their attention beyond parishioners and into the community at large.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Collaborates with the Pastor and other Pastoral Team members on discerning the vision that best enables the parish to offer ways for all parishioners to practice missionary discipleship.
    • Develops strategies and methods to help integrate new members into parish ministries and parish life overall.
    • Provides direct management and leadership for staff who direct Religious Education, Youth Discipleship and Evangelization, FOCUS Parish Outreach, as well as lay leaders who coordinate faith formation programs, such as RCIA.
    • Assists those who coordinate the parish ministries to help them align the vision of their specific ministries to the parish vision and develop teamwork that will support these efforts.
    • Develops an annual budget for the pastoral ministries that provide for parish vitality and evangelization in collaboration with the Controller.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

    • Seven to ten years of experience in evangelization and/or faith formation working within a parish or religious organization.
    • Bachelors or Masters’ degree in Theology; religious education or related field and/or experience in parish catechetical ministry; Archdiocesan Catechist Certification; Protecting God’s Children trained.
    • Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams with a strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork among the clergy, staff, volunteers, groupings, and the Archdiocese of Chicago.
    • Technology, social media, and computer literacy.
    • Practicing Catholic with a solid grounding in Catholic identity and the faith tradition.
    • An evangelizer, yourself, who can share experiences of “being a disciple, and making disciples” in line with our parish mission statement.
    • Able to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a reasonable balance among the legitimate claims of family, community, personal relationships, and ministry, and possess the ability to be sensitive to the realities of parish life as it is lived in our community.
    • A change maker, who can ascertain the future needs of ministries, develop plans, match resources to the needs, and implement.
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