Position: Pianist
Date Revised: September 7, 2026
Reports to: Director of Music
Location: St John the Apostle Catholic Church
7341 Glenview Dr
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
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 and should possess the ability to communicate with music team.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Pianist for Sunday 5pm Mass and may include other days as necessary
- Interacts with parishioners, present at parish events
- 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
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 remaining focused on duties
- Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and major liturgical celebrations
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
- Master’s degree in music preferred or work experience
- 5 years of personnel, volunteer, and music management experience required.
- Has outstanding skills as a pianist repertoire to a high professional standard and maintain that standard through regular practice and continuing education; able to improvise
Knowledge and Skills Preferred:
- Exceptional knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy
- 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 collaborate efficiently with staff, clergy, religious, and laity
- Ability to collaborate well with people from a diverse variety of audiences
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt, Occasional, 2 hours per week.
Skills Required
- Experienced pianist with repertoire performed to a high professional standard
- Five years of personnel, volunteer, and music management experience
- Ability to improvise on piano
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church
- Master's degree in music or equivalent work experience
- Exceptional knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and major liturgical celebrations
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds independently and up to 60 pounds with assistance
What We Do
In full communion with the Pope, the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth is comprised of 92 parishes, 17 schools, and an estimated 1,200,000 Catholics across 28 counties. As Bishop, Most Reverend Michael F. Olson, S.T.D., M.A., guides and fosters the spiritual growth of the Catholic community in North Texas.
