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Epiphany Catholic Church is an active and engaged parish community of 1,100+ families and was founded as a post-Vatican II parish, drawing parishioners from across Louisville to its picturesque 18-acre campus in Anchorage, Kentucky. Known for its dedication to meaningful,
community-involved worship and a vibrant music ministry with over 50 ensemble musicians/singers, an adult choir, and a bell choir, Epiphany seeks a new Director of Worship and Music to lead this important ministry within our church. 

Our musical resources include a beautiful grand piano and Kurzweil digital keyboard, a large catalog of songs, and many talented cantors, guitarists, and instrumentalists. Our parishioners really do sing and view the music as part of their prayer during Mass. In a recent parish forum, parishioners repeatedly commented on their strong sense of belonging, their full, active participation in the liturgy, the welcoming nature of the community, and the wonderful music. The community appreciates a contemporary repertoire with some traditional favorites, and we continue to expand selections every year.

Our Worship Committee has volunteer chairpersons who help coordinate our Worship Ministry volunteers, and the Committee works with the Director to help plan liturgies well in advance of upcoming liturgical seasons.

Responsibilities include:
● Coordinating, planning, and developing a comprehensive music program for parish liturgical celebrations supported by an active team of volunteers
● Recruiting, scheduling, and supervising musicians (volunteers and stipend positions) for all liturgies including children’s catechetical or liturgical programs
● Supervising the Choir Director
● Overseeing the organization and maintenance of all worship and music resources
● Developing the annual Worship and Music budget, procuring all required materials and services with the help of volunteer committee leaders
● Planning of the liturgical and sacramental celebrations and other liturgical rites (e.g., funerals, weddings, etc.) in consultation and collaboration with the pastor, associate pastors, Worship Committee, and other staff members
● Providing for the annual recruitment, training, and scheduling of all liturgical ministers
● Overseeing the aesthetic décor of the worship space as created and executed by the Art & Environment Committee 

Required Qualifications:
● Bachelor degree with preference in Liturgy, Liturgical Music, Music or comparable field of study or equivalent experience
● Two years of experience in liturgy and music in a parish or similar setting preferred
● Demonstrated vocal and/or keyboard/piano proficiency
● Leadership, organization, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with parishioners and parish staff
● Willingness to engage in the liturgical and prayer life of our parish
● Familiarity with Roman Catholic liturgical theology as well as the foundations of liturgical planning
● Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule which includes weekend Masses
● Familiarity or ability to learn digital tools for managing liturgy and music resources, scheduling worship volunteers and musicians, and editing musical arrangements
● Some competency in speaking Spanish is helpful and a plus

Please visit our website, ecclou.org, to learn about our parish and our YouTube channel, https://bit.ly/ECCMusicMinistry to view our committed and talented musicians. The position comes with a competitive salary and benefits including medical/dental insurance and matching 401k. We will provide a relocation stipend to help with the transition to Louisville.

To apply, please submit the application materials below to:
[email protected] or Pastor, Epiphany Catholic Church, 914 Old Harrods Creek Road, Louisville, KY 40223

Cover letter (PDF or doc(x))
Resume (PDF or doc(x))
Contact information for three references (PDF or doc(x))
Worship video link 3-5 minutes in length demonstrating the applicant’s musical proficiencies