Music Director
Archspm, Maplewood, MN, United States
We joyfully celebrate God’s many gifts and seek a Music Director who feels called to help proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through sacred music that inspires, unites, and lifts the hearts of God’s people.
This is a part‑time exempt position of up to 24 hours per week. Salary range is $38,000 to $44,000 depending on experience.
Job Purpose The Music Director prayerfully plans, prepares, and leads sacred music for parish liturgies in accordance with Roman Catholic norms, fostering the full, conscious, and active participation of the congregation. This role involves rehearsing and scheduling music for Masses and special liturgies, as well as forming and inspiring music ministers through musical excellence, liturgical understanding, and a shared spirit of prayer and service.
Key Responsibilities Music and Liturgy Planning
Serve as the primary accompanist and director for all weekend Masses (Sat 5:00 pm (English), Sun 9:00 am (English), Sun 11:45 am (bi‑lingual English and Hmong), Holy Days, and major liturgical celebrations).
Prayerfully select music that reflects the liturgical season, Scriptures, and theme of each celebration, creating a cohesive spiritual flow across the liturgy.
Collaborate with the Pastor and Liturgy Committee to plan and implement liturgies.
Prepare worship aids and seasonal or special‑liturgical music booklets as needed.
Choir and Musician Formation
Direct and develop choirs: English, Hmong (Hmong language experience not needed), and handbell.
Recruit, schedule, train, and provide ongoing musical and liturgical formation for cantors, substitute accompanists, and instrumentalists.
Conduct weekly rehearsals for choirs to improve musical ability and active engagement in the liturgy.
Administration and Stewardship
Maintain the parish music library, ensuring copyright compliance, and ordering supplies as needed.
Oversee the maintenance of all parish instruments and music equipment.
Collaborate fully with parish staff by participating in bi‑weekly meetings and supporting parish goals.
Remain actively engaged with the diocesan church music community through professional organizations, networking, and continuing education.
Maintain musical and professional competence through regular practice and ongoing formation in church music.
Uphold Roman Catholic doctrine and liturgical norms in all aspects of music ministry.
General Responsibilities
Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese, such that it can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal. It is required that this employee be an active, participating Roman Catholic.
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This is a part‑time exempt position of up to 24 hours per week. Salary range is $38,000 to $44,000 depending on experience.
Job Purpose The Music Director prayerfully plans, prepares, and leads sacred music for parish liturgies in accordance with Roman Catholic norms, fostering the full, conscious, and active participation of the congregation. This role involves rehearsing and scheduling music for Masses and special liturgies, as well as forming and inspiring music ministers through musical excellence, liturgical understanding, and a shared spirit of prayer and service.
Key Responsibilities Music and Liturgy Planning
Serve as the primary accompanist and director for all weekend Masses (Sat 5:00 pm (English), Sun 9:00 am (English), Sun 11:45 am (bi‑lingual English and Hmong), Holy Days, and major liturgical celebrations).
Prayerfully select music that reflects the liturgical season, Scriptures, and theme of each celebration, creating a cohesive spiritual flow across the liturgy.
Collaborate with the Pastor and Liturgy Committee to plan and implement liturgies.
Prepare worship aids and seasonal or special‑liturgical music booklets as needed.
Choir and Musician Formation
Direct and develop choirs: English, Hmong (Hmong language experience not needed), and handbell.
Recruit, schedule, train, and provide ongoing musical and liturgical formation for cantors, substitute accompanists, and instrumentalists.
Conduct weekly rehearsals for choirs to improve musical ability and active engagement in the liturgy.
Administration and Stewardship
Maintain the parish music library, ensuring copyright compliance, and ordering supplies as needed.
Oversee the maintenance of all parish instruments and music equipment.
Collaborate fully with parish staff by participating in bi‑weekly meetings and supporting parish goals.
Remain actively engaged with the diocesan church music community through professional organizations, networking, and continuing education.
Maintain musical and professional competence through regular practice and ongoing formation in church music.
Uphold Roman Catholic doctrine and liturgical norms in all aspects of music ministry.
General Responsibilities
Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese, such that it can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal. It is required that this employee be an active, participating Roman Catholic.
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