Director of Music
Opening: Director of Music and Worship
Parish/School: St. James – Elizabethtown
Description: We seek a Director of Music to lead our music ministry and collaborate with clergy, staff, school leadership, and parishioners to enhance the prayerful experience of our liturgical celebrations.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Pastor and volunteer ministry leaders to plan music for all parish liturgies, including Sunday Masses, weekly school Masses, holy days of obligation, weddings, funerals, and special parish celebrations.
- Ensure all liturgical music is appropriate for the liturgy, fosters active participation, reflects the breadth of the Catholic Church’s musical heritage, and complies with liturgical law and the policies of the Archdiocese of Louisville.
- Direct and rehearse parish choirs, cantors, and instrumentalists.
- Recruit, train, and support volunteer vocal and instrumental musicians to build a strong, collaborative ministry.
- Provide accompaniment for liturgies and oversee other instrumental contributions.
- Maintain parish instruments and technology used in the liturgy.
- Manage parish music licenses and resources and compliance with copyright law.
- Work closely with parish and school staff, committees, and volunteers to integrate music into parish life.
- Foster a welcoming environment that encourages parishioner involvement and leadership in music ministry and other liturgical ministries.
- Support parish events and celebrations with appropriate musical leadership.
Qualifications:
- A practicing Catholic with a ministerial heart and passion for the Sacred Liturgy.
- Bachelor’s degree in music or liturgical studies, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in piano and/or organ performance.
- Experience directing adult and children’s choirs and working with cantors.
- Knowledge of Catholic liturgy and liturgical music.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits:
The Archdiocese of Louisville offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, paid vacation, and sick leave. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.
Contact: Interested candidates should submit:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Contact information for three references
- (Optional) Video or audio sample demonstrating musical proficiency
Send application materials via standard mail or email to:
Scott Johnson – Business Manager sjohnson@stjames-etown.org
307 W Dixie Ave
Elizabethtown, KY 42701