POSITION TITLE: Parish Musician/Organist
Opening Date: 12/01/2022
Closing Date: When Filled
Location of Job: Our Lady of Sorrows Portland
Location Address: 5239 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, Oregon
Position: Part-time 6-8 hours a week
Position Summary:
Part-time organist and musician to accompany three weekend Masses. The ideal candidate would be available for two Masses on Sundays at 8:30am and 11am, and one Mass on Saturdays at 5:00pm. Proficiency in music reading and playing church music is necessary, in addition to being a catholic with full understanding of church liturgy and Sacred Music.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Play the Organ, provide and direct music for regularly scheduled liturgies, as well as weddings, funerals, and other liturgical celebrations throughout the year.
2. Implement the pastor’s vision for liturgical music.
3. Direct choir on occasions and on major celebrations. Most of the times, works only with the Church Cantor by providing music and rehearsing with her prior to the celebrations.
4. Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A strong understanding of Catholic Liturgy and Sacred Music, Catholic teachings, Catholic Faith, and Catholic principles.
• Ability to integrate himself/herself into the current culture of the parish and use the parish music resources.
• Ability to play the Organ. Piano is also available for practice and some rare celebrations
• Three or more years’ experience as an organist or Bachelor’s degree in Music.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, sit, hear, and use repetitive motion of the hands/wrists. Lifts and moves items up to 15 pounds.
Please send resume and cover letter to frchrispine@olspdx.org or
Mail to 5239 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR, 97206 to apply. Call 503-775-6731 for inquiries.