Archdiocesan Music Director for Liturgy & Choir

Archdiocese of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 3,600 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is seeking an experienced Director of Music for the Archdiocesan liturgies. This part-time role oversees the Archdiocesan Music Ministry, leads choirs, cantors, and ensembles, and collaborates with the Director for Worship to plan liturgies.

Responsibilities include recruiting and training cantors, expanding ministry membership, coordinating musicians for major liturgies, and providing musical ministry at special rites such as ordinations and other archdiocesan

Qualifications

• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church, both in faith and action.
• Advanced degree in music, pastoral ministry, or liturgy.
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgical documents and the role of music in liturgical celebrations.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in liturgy & music planning and leadership.
• Experience and proficiency in keyboard, voice, and conducting.
• Proficient in orchestration and music notation software.
• Proficient in traditional and contemporary liturgical styles; knowledge of Catholic Liturgy.
• Strong management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral, written and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Archdiocesan Music Ministry incl. Choir, Cantor, instrumentalists, ensembles.
• Provide pastoral music at special Archdiocesan liturgies.
• Deepen liturgical understanding through a formation program.
• Develop plan to expand music ministry membership.
• Recruit, train, and sustain regular cantors for archdiocesan liturgies.
• Coordinate music for special liturgies (Lumen Gentium Prayer, Rite of Election, Chrism Mass, ordinations).
• Occasionally accompany, cantor, or conduct choir as needed.
• Coordinate staffing for liturgies with musicians.
• Participate in planning liturgies with the Director for Worship.

Skills

Liturgy knowledge

Leadership

Public speaking

Keyboard skills

Vocal ability

Conducting

Organizing/planning

Education

Advanced degree in music, pastoral ministry, or liturgy

Tools

Music notation software

Job description

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is seeking an experienced Director of Music for the Archdiocesan liturgies. This part-time role oversees the Archdiocesan Music Ministry, leads choirs, cantors, and ensembles, and collaborates with the Director for Worship to plan liturgies.

Responsibilities include recruiting and training cantors, expanding ministry membership, coordinating musicians for major liturgies, and providing musical ministry at special rites such as ordinations and other archdiocesan