Catholic Music Director

Overview

Reference
CMD Seymour Johnson

Salary
$50 - $50/hour

Job Location
- United States -- North Carolina -- Goldsboro

Job Type
Contract

Posted
06 July 2026

Catholic Music Director - $50 per hour - Seymour Johnson AFB, NC

Do you have the musical skill to support Catholic liturgy with confidence and respect? Can you direct a choir, play Mass parts accurately and help create a smooth worship experience?

The role

Seymour Johnson AFB Chapel is seeking a Catholic Music Director to provide music direction and accompaniment for Catholic services, rehearsals and special liturgical events.

This is a part-time, 1099 contract role. You will support the Catholic chapel community by preparing music, directing singers, playing during Mass and helping ensure each service runs with care and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities
Provide music direction for Catholic worship services
Lead at least one rehearsal and one worship service each week
Direct the choir during rehearsals and live services
Play hymns, Mass parts and suitable liturgical music
Support the Gloria, Responsorial Psalm, Sanctus and Lamb of God
Prepare music for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and other services
Coordinate seasonal selections with the Catholic Chaplain
Arrange music to suit the choir's ability
Support memorial, funeral and combined services when required
Maintain music equipment and chapel spaces after use
Follow chapel procedures, copyright rules and confidentiality standards
The Benefits

Part-time contract role
Around 4-5 hours per week
1099 contractor arrangement
Work within a respectful military chapel environment
Opportunity to support weekly and seasonal Catholic worship
The person

You will need a Bachelor's degree in music or a related field, and/or at least five years of church music ministry experience.

You should also be able to:

Skillfully play piano or keyboard
Sight-read, arrange and score music
Direct a choir with confidence
Support Catholic liturgical music and Mass structure
Communicate clearly in English
Work professionally in a multi-faith setting
Provide suitable references
Complete a live or recorded technical evaluation
Complete the required background check process

What's next

If you meet the requirements and are ready to support Catholic worship at Seymour Johnson AFB Chapel, apply now.