Diocese of Paterson Job Opportunities

Schedule: 17–23 hours/week (variable based on liturgical calendar)

Classification: Part-time, Exempt
Salary: $36,000 – $45,000 annually
Work Location: In-person

About Our Parish

We are a vibrant Catholic parish on an intentional path of renewal rooted in the New Evangelization. Our mission is to invite, welcome, and engage all people into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Music, worship, and praise are essential to that mission. We are blessed with a congregation that not only welcomes but actively embraces opportunities to participate in sung prayer, particularly during our liturgical celebrations. We seek a Music Director who will nurture and strengthen this culture of worship through excellence in sacred music and pastoral leadership.

Position Summary

The Music Director serves as the primary leader of the parish’s traditional liturgical music ministry (sacred, choral, and organ-based repertoire). This role provides artistic, liturgical, pastoral, and administrative leadership to support vibrant, reverent worship.

The Music Director collaborates closely with clergy, staff, and volunteers to foster congregational participation, lead choirs and musicians, and ensure that all music aligns with the liturgical norms and pastoral vision of the parish.

Reporting: Reports directly to the Pastor and collaborates with parish staff and ministry leaders.

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Key Responsibilities

Liturgical Music Leadership

• Lead and accompany music for:
  • Saturday Vigil Mass (5:00 PM)
  • Sunday Mass (9:30 AM & 11:30 AM)
• Plan and coordinate music for all liturgies in collaboration with clergy
• Provide music for Holy Days of Obligation and major liturgical celebrations
• Select music aligned with Catholic liturgical norms and parish vision
• Prepare worship aids and music resources as needed
• Foster active congregational participation in sung prayer
• Coordinate and engage additional musicians for special liturgies and events

Choir & Ensemble Leadership

• Direct Adult Choir (11:30 AM Mass)
• Accompany and support Children’s Choir (9:30 AM Family Mass)
• Recruit, schedule, and mentor cantors and volunteer musicians
• Lead rehearsals and develop musicianship across ensembles
• Coordinate guest musicians and substitutes as needed
• Collaborate with the Music Director of Contemporary Worship to ensure a unified parish music ministry

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual music ministry budget
• Maintain music library, instruments, and equipment
• Ensure proper care, tuning, and maintenance of parish instruments
• Oversee music licensing compliance
• Manage schedules, communications, and ministry records
• Coordinate contracts and compensation for guest musicians

Additional Ministry Support

• Provide music for parish events, prayer services, and special liturgies
• Play for weddings and funerals as available (additional compensation provided)
• Support the broader evangelizing mission of the parish through sacred music

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Qualifications

Required

• Experience as a Music Director, accompanist, or similar role in a Catholic parish or comparable setting
• Proficiency in piano accompaniment
• Strong knowledge of Catholic liturgy and sacred music repertoire
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clergy, staff, and volunteers
• Commitment to fostering both musical excellence and pastoral sensitivity

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Music or related field
• Organ proficiency
• Experience directing choirs and mentoring musicians

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Success Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess a deep appreciation for the Catholic faith and liturgical tradition
• Inspire and engage musicians of varying skill levels
• Balance artistic excellence with pastoral leadership
• Be highly organized, adaptable, and collaborative
• Thrive in a mission-driven parish environment

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $36,000 – $45,000 annually
• Flexible scheduling aligned with liturgical calendar
• Paid time off
• Bonus opportunities
• Additional compensation for weddings and funerals

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Application Process

Please submit:

• Cover Letter
• Résumé
• Optional: links to recordings, performances, or portfolio

Email: [email protected]
Applications accepted until position is filled

Application Questions

• Have you worked in a Catholic parish or similar setting?
• Do you play the piano?
• Do you have recordings or examples of your musicianship?

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Additional Requirements

• Virtus Certification (Protecting God’s Children) required upon hire

•  Develop, implement, and oversee the parish religious education program for grades K-8 youth ministry for high school students and young adult ministry.
•  Ensure the curriculum aligns with diocesan guidelines and Church teaching.
•  Coordinate the schedule of classes, sacramental preparation sessions, retreats, and liturgical celebrations.
•  Recruit, train, and support volunteer catechists and aides.
•  Provide ongoing formation and resources for catechists.
•  Maintain accurate student enrollment, attendance, and sacramental records within the current ParishSoft database.

•  Direct sacramental preparation programs for First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation.
•  Collaborate with parents to ensure their active role in their child's faith formation.
•  Organize parent meetings, workshops, and retreats related to sacramental preparation.
•  Work with the pastor and parish staff to plan liturgies and celebrations of the sacraments.

•  Foster an environment where faith is nurtured and children experience a living encounter with Christ.
•  Model and promote Catholic values and prayer in all aspects of the program.
•  Provide opportunities for students and families to participate in parish life and service.
•  Be available to families for questions, guidance, and support in the faith journey of their children.

•  Prepare and manage the program budget.
•  Communicate regularly with parents, catechists, and the parish community.
•  Ensure compliance with diocesan safe environment policies.
•  Participate in diocesan meetings, workshops, and continuing education as required.

•  Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
•  Bachelor's degree in Theology, Religious Education, or related field (Master's preferred).
•  Certification as a catechetical leader (or willingness to work toward certification).
•  Experience in parish religious education, catechesis, or teaching.
•  Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
•  Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, staff, volunteers, and families.

• Salary Range: $30,000 - $40,000

• Answering calls, directing calls and taking messages
• Being the point of reference for all inquiries or requests, and provide a welcoming and hospitable presence to all parishioners, guests, and visitors.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes mail within the office; files correspondence and other materials as required.
• Be part of the annual parish picnic and fundraisings (licenses, permits, letters...)
• Checks parish emails and responds in a timely basis.
• Takes the 10-minute report as a member of the Parish Staff
• Typing, filing, copying/printing.
• Preparing and submitting Weekly Bulletin.
• Preparing money counters set, team, weekly collection deposit. 
• Preparing with the Pastor the pastoral agenda twice a year (Advent & Lent).
• Maintaining accurate parish files in both Registry books and ParishSoft.
• Maintaining accurately the Parish calendar and Pastor Appointments.
• Maintaining and updating periodically the Parish website.
• Maintaining all Protecting God’s Children files.
• Scheduling baptisms and weddings (after consulting with Pastor).
• Issuing certificates for Sacraments/Tax Letters.
• Works as Liaison between Funeral home staff and Pastor to schedule Funerals
• Accepting and recording Mass intentions and altar flower requests.
• Maintains, purchases (after consulting with Pastor), and organizes office supplies and other goods and services.
• Ordering (after consulting with Pastor) altar supplies and flowers depending on needs

• Arranges for equipment service, as needed after consulting with Pastor.
• Applies for Raffle Licenses, as needed.
• Must lock up the church before end of workday at 2 pm
• All other duties as assigned by the Pastor.
• Must communicate with all levels of Diocesan and Parish leadership, vendors and other businesses.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs is essential: Microsoft Word, Excel
• Must be detailed-oriented and organized
• Excellent language and communication skills 
• Bilingual skills are highly appreciated.

• High School Diploma required
• 3-5 years of previous experience in an office setting
• Experience working at a parish location highly desirable.

• No paid Lunch hour
• Personal Days will be paid
• No paid Vacation

St. Patrick’s Church in Chatham, NJ, is seeking a dedicated faithful Catholic individual to join our team as a Parish Secretary. This role is essential for supporting our community and involves managing office tasks such as phone calls, computer work, social media updates, and processing Mass cards. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you are organized, tech-savvy, and eager to serve our parish, please contact us at (973) 635-0625 or email your inquiries and or resume to Fr. Peter Glabik [email protected].

Pay Range - $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

• Manage daily parish office operations, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and handling correspondence
• Maintain accurate parish records, including membership, attendance, and contributions
• Prepare and distribute parish communications, including weekly bulletins and newsletters (Flocknote)
• Schedule and coordinate baptisms, weddings, and funerals
• Coordinate parish events, meetings, and facility usage
• Provide administrative assistance to the pastor and parish staff as needed
• Maintain monthly and annual inspection records
• Maintain and update the parish website (e‑Catholic)
• Occasionally attend parish meetings or events outside of regular office hours

• Proficiency in English is required; Spanish proficiency is highly desirable but not required
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, or Apple equivalents
• Experience with GabrielSoft is a plus, but not required
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• Professional, courteous demeanor with parishioners, visitors, and staff

• The parish office is child-friendly; however, supervision of children cannot be provided
• This is a part-time position, averaging 27 hours per week
• No benefits are associated with this role

• Planning, organizing, facilitating, evaluating, and revising of high school and young adult programs with support of AD: 
  1. Valdocco Retreat (high school aged Salesian Encounter retreat)
  2. Salesian Gospel Roads (service retreats for high school youth and young adults) 
  3. Coordinators of Youth Ministry Meeting (annual meeting of CYMs for support and formation)
• Province Youth Ministry Support:
  1. Assisting AD with the planning/facilitating/evaluating of the following programs and formation:
     1. Salesian Leadership Retreat (twice a year retreat for high school leaders)
     2. Young Adult Retreat 
     3. World Youth Day (every 3 years)
     4. Other events: NCYC
     5. Team preparation for retreats
     6. Communication with CYMs of local works
     7. Social Communication for the Office
  2. Assisting with the Youth Ministry Formation and Resources
  3. Managing the Office store
  4. Other duties as required

• Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with a strong knowledge of the Catholic faith
• Currently an active member of a Catholic parish faith community
• Youth Ministry Experience in a High School, College, Parish, or Summer Camp setting. 
• Youth Ministry certification (or a willingness to receive certification within the first three years of employment)
• Competency in social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Spotify, etc.)

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a related field (Theology, Education, or Pastoral Ministry)
• Knowledge of St. John Bosco’s Salesian Spirituality and Pedagogy 
• Experience with running retreats (i.e. Search, Kairos, Class/Confirmation retreats, etc.) 
• Proficient in: 
  1. Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 
  2. Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Forms)
  3. Zoom
  4. Dropbox
• Fluency in Spanish
• Experience in resource development for Youth Ministry and Lay Formation 
• Proficient with Square (squareup.com)
• Familiarity with Photography/Video (Sony a7) and Photo Editing Software

• Full-time position, 
• $40,000- $60,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits package: Health, Dental, 403B (Retirement)

• Resume
• Reference sheet with four (4) professional/ministerial references (non-family, suggested: recent supervisor, pastor/campus minister, or someone you have served with on a youth ministry/campus ministry team). 
• LinkedIn URL
• Submit resume and other material to [email protected] with the subject line: YMPC Resume