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Director of Music and Media Technology

We are looking for a dynamic leader to help our parish achieve the next level of our vision to form intentional disciples of Jesus Christ through Music and Worship.  This is a full-time position with benefits.

The Church of Saint Paul is a dynamic, charismatic, thriving Catholic parish of 1400 families that is empowered by the Holy Spirit. Our mission is to be the Body of Christ alive in our world today. We are located in Ham Lake, MN, a growing northern suburb of the Twin Cities. We are a faith-filled growing parish community with a desire to cultivate deeper and more connected paths in our community.

Position Summary

The Director of Music and Media Technology will assist in creating a culture of worship through coordinating music, streaming, video presentation, sound management, and lighting for weekend Masses and other events with a focus on participant engagement. This position plays a key role in continuing our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ by bringing people into a loving, personal relationship with God, living in the power of the Holy Spirit, and being in communion with the Catholic Church. The candidate will collaborate with clergy, musicians, ministry leaders, volunteers, and staff to plan and execute music and media presentations to create a vitalized environment that will inspire people to take the next step in their faith.

Through leading others and direct engagement, this leadership position is focused on the selection and execution of music and all forms of media presentation, ensuring an impactful experience for both our in-house and online participants. The scope of this role includes the users’ listening and visual experience during sacramental and other events (i.e. daily Masses, weddings, funerals, baptisms)

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide an inviting and worshipful atmosphere in which people can meet with God and experience the presence of the Holy Spirit through a mix of contemporary and traditional music and the effective use of electronic media.
• Orchestrate all elements of music, streaming, visual presentation, sound management and lighting at sacramental and parish events to create a positive experience for attendees and viewers.
• Develop and manage all aspects of volunteer musical ensembles for weekend liturgies while creating a sustainable ministry. Directly support other events and activities such as praise and worship, weddings, or whenever music is desired.
• Provide scripts and visual material, including lyrics, prayers, readings, after Mass announcements, for effective communication and participation.
• Continually elevate the COSP music and technology landscape by introducing new and appropriate changes that enhance the music and visual media experience.
• Conduct all music and presentation support activities including licensing, instrument updates and maintenance.