Director of Music and Faculty Member – Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology

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Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology is seeking a full-time Director of Music who will report to the Rector/President regarding institutional matters and the Academic Dean regarding instructional matters. The Director will likewise collaborate with the Director of Liturgy in facilitating the liturgical life of the seminary community.

Role

The Director of Music, who will also be a faculty member of Mount St Mary’s Seminary, will have the following responsibilities:

  1. Coordinate and oversee all the sacred and chant-based music for the seminary liturgies, especially Sunday and Daily Masses, and the communal chanting of the Liturgy of the Hours on weekdays, creating liturgy programs and musical handouts for these celebrations as needed.
  2. Coordinate and oversee music for special liturgical celebrations and events during the year.
  3. Serve as the primary chapel organist for daily liturgies and supervise additional student organists/cantors.
  4. Assist with the liturgical formation of the seminarians by training seminarian cantors, directing the seminary Latin Schola in the patrimony of the Church’s sacred treasury, leading periodic all-house music rehearsals, attending periodic liturgy meetings, and teaching required music curriculum rooted in Church documents for the seminarians and permanent deacon candidates.
  5. Oversee maintenance of the Pasi organ, Opus 29 (installed in 2023 [details on the organ can be provided on request]), as well as several pianos on campus, and a handbell set. Also, maintain the music/choral library.
  6. Coordinate the activities of the Sacred Music Institute, including the activities of the Athenaeum Chorale (a semi-professional group of singers that sing at various events throughout the year), hosting visiting organists for recitals, as well as public lectures, conferences, and workshops for priests and sacred musicians, and collaborating with the institution’s Advancement Office for fundraising and advertising.

Skills, Experience, Degree

Organist, choral conductor, vocal instructor, teacher of sacred music, liturgical knowledge, familiarity with computer writing (Finale/Dorico), and program booklet design software (Adobe InDesign). Must have a Master’s in Music, though a Doctorate is preferred.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to rruiz@athenaeum.edu. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Employees of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness to work for a Catholic, faith-based agency and adhere to the policies of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology. Employees will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration or writing, including the use of social media or other digital technologies.

 

Education & Formation Program Manager – St. Vincent de Paul

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Scope of Position:

The Education & Formation Program Manager serves as the manager of the Ozanam Center, a retreat and educational program of SVDP – Cincinnati, and is a key leader within the Education & Formation Department. The Manager is responsible for leading the creation, planning and facilitation of transformational immersive learning opportunities. These experiences enable participants to fully connect their experiences in service with expressions of faith and social justice, engage the local community as a partner in that effort, and grow participants through a journey of self and communal discovery. The Program Manager cultivates relationships throughout the community to create a circle of support for the Education program and our mission, including collaboration with St. Vincent de Paul Conferences. The Manager collaborates effectively with a diverse group of internal and external partners to include staff, volunteers, Vincentians, local schools, parishes, universities, as well as professional and faith-based groups.

Job Responsibilities:

Program Development & Implementation

  • Manage the daily operations of the Ozanam Center for a quality experience, including but not limited to
    1. Oversee Ozanam Center calendar, focusing outreach efforts to optimize immersion retreat and workshop opportunities.
    2. Collaborate with local community partners to plan, schedule, and facilitate dynamic immersion experiences, workshops, and activities according to group needs & requests.
  • Serve as liaison between the Ozanam Center and other departments within St. Vincent de Paul to develop and implement new opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration and programming.
  • Assist in developing educational program curriculum addressing current issues, integrating Roman Catholic Social Teaching and Vincentian spirituality, as appropriate to the audience.
  • Assist in managing Ozanam Center finances within budget and ensure timely invoicing and payment with community partners and clients.
  • Assist in designing and developing new educational initiatives, experiences, resources, and methods in support of stakeholders’ needs promoting a culture of continuous growth and engagement.

Vincentian Formation

  • Serve as a collaborative member of the wider Vincentian Services team in support of Conferences and their members carrying out the mission of St. Vincent de Paul, including but not limited to:
    • Under the guidance of the Director, assist in facilitating workshops, retreats, reflections, and other formational opportunities.
    • Assist in developing and delivering Safeguarding training and continuing education materials.
    • Provide additional support for holiday programming, service days, and district special events.

Safeguarding

  • Manage and coordinate Safeguarding training, ensuring compliance.
  • Manage background checks and accurate records for Safeguarding Compliance.
  • Provide updates and respond to inquiries regarding Safeguarding status as needed.

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Education & Formation Coordinator – St. Vincent de Paul

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St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati (SVDP) has served residents of Greater Cincinnati for over 150 years with basic needs such as food, medicine, and homelessness prevention through its outreach center in the West End and 53 parish-based volunteer Conferences. SVDP provides holistic direct assistance and systemic change services while treating neighbors in need with dignity and compassion.

Scope of Position:

As an integral part of the Education & Formation department. the Education & Formation Coordinator serves to lead the design and development of educational and formational content meant to inform, inspire, and evangelize on topics of Catholic Social Teaching, Social Justice, and Vincentian Spirituality across our immersive educational offerings to a variety of stakeholders and partners including both youth and adults.  Significant connection with, and support of, our volunteer Vincentians and Service Learning participants are key responsibilities in this role, including facilitation of programming to diverse groups.

Job Responsibilities: 

Program Development

  • Coordinates the development of curriculum, resources and educational program materials rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, Vincentian Spirituality, and utilizing the principles of Service Learning to deepen understanding of community needs
  • Regularly leads workshops, activities & simulations, and retreats for diverse community partners including our Vincentian members, high schools & universities, community organizations, corporate groups and others
  • Adapts and enhances programming based on participant feedback, stakeholder experiences, and best practices in adult & youth formation efforts
  • Supports the training and development of volunteers, facilitators, and others to effectively engage in leading program experiences.

Vincentian Formation

  • Coordinates the development of, and assists in facilitation of, formational programming (training tools, workshops, retreats, etc.) for Vincentians, volunteers, and staff in collaboration with the Director and other departments rooted in the mission and spirituality of St. Vincent de Paul.
  • Assists in developing new pathways for ongoing formation for local parishes, schools, universities, and other partners meeting their needs and program goals
  • Coordinates timely communications for Vincentians and partners informing them of upcoming offerings and opportunities, logistical details, etc.
  • Assists in the updating of records and membership database information, including processing and analyzing program feedback to continually enhances programs being offered.

 The full job posting can be found here:  Education & Formation Coordinator Job Posting