Musician - Pianist/Organist at St Ann Catholic Church (Burleson, Texas)

Position: Pianist/Organist

Date Revised: August 28, 2025

Reports to: Director of Music

Location:   St Ann Catholic Church 

                    100 SW Alsbury Blvd

                    Burleson, Texas 796028

                    www.fwdioc.org 

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth.  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 General Position Summary:   This individual should be an experienced pianist/accompanist and should possess the ability to communicate with music team. 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Pianist/Organist for weekend Masses and may include Holy Days of Obligation; sacramental celebrations of Confirmation, Reconciliation and First Communion; Triduum; devotions such as Stations of the Cross, civic holidays such as Thanksgiving; parish retreats
• Interacts with parishioners, present at parish events
• Accompanist for Weddings as needed 
• Maintain the level of knowledge and skills required for the position
• Participate in diocesan-sponsored training, attend workshops, conferences and classes     
• Provide encouragement, evaluation and appreciation to musicians
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Supervision Given and/or Received: 

  Minimal to moderate

Internal Contacts:

• The Diocese, Pastors, Priests, Principals, Business Managers, and employees

 External Contacts:

• Parishioners, diocese vendors, local, state, and federal agency representatives, and auditors.

 Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to accept work interruptions while still remaining focused on duties
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance

 Travel Requirements:

• Infrequent travel, by car, may be required to Diocese Parishes and/or schools

 Education and Experience Preferred:

• Practicing Catholic in Good standing with the Catholic Church
• Has outstanding skills as an organist and choral director; able to play the major organ repertoire to a high professional standard and maintain that standard through regular practice and continuing education; able to improvise

 Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow directives from Director of Music in a timely manner
• Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written task
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work efficiently with staff, clergy, religious, and laity
• Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills

FLSA Designation:  Non Exempt, Occasional, 5 hours per week