Catholic Music & Liturgy Director — Lead Worship

Archmil; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Archmil seeks a Director of Music and Liturgy in Kenosha, WI to lead all liturgical music for Downtown Kenosha Catholic. The role includes serving as primary organist for weekend Masses, arranging music for important holy days, and directing choirs and cantors while coordinating with parish leadership.

The director will manage budgets, maintain the music library, study liturgical documents and calendars, and assist with liturgical preparations, vendor coordination, and event setups across campus

Responsibilities

• Plans, arranges, and executes all liturgical music for Downtown Kenosha Catholic.
• Functions as the primary organist for all weekend and Holy Day Masses at multiple parishes.
• Contacts, schedules, and arranges music for assisting musicians on important days and prioritizes Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter.
• Prepares/conducts the choir and smaller vocal groups for the parishes via rehearsals and conducting during liturgies.
• Solicits, trains, and prepares cantors and musicians for Masses and liturgical events, including ensembles for special occasions.
• Manages the budget for the music program and orders music, maintains the music library, and oversees instrument care.
• Studies liturgical documents and calendar to ensure liturgical accuracy and educate parishioners/volunteers.
• Assists with liturgical preparedness by preparing intercessions, lectionary setup, and event binders/programs.
• Assists with ordering supplies and contacting vendors as directed by the pastor.
• Occasionally travels to other campuses to unlock/obtain materials for liturgical or operational needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the pastor.

Job description

Archmil seeks a Director of Music and Liturgy in Kenosha, WI to lead all liturgical music for Downtown Kenosha Catholic. The role includes serving as primary organist for weekend Masses, arranging music for important holy days, and directing choirs and cantors while coordinating with parish leadership.

The director will manage budgets, maintain the music library, study liturgical documents and calendars, and assist with liturgical preparations, vendor coordination, and event setups across campus