Catholic Worship Music Director (Part-Time)

Ladgov Corporation; Arizona; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Ladgov Corporation is seeking a Catholic Music Director to provide professional music support for the Luke Air Force Base Catholic worship program. Responsibilities include planning liturgical music, leading volunteer musicians, coordinating rehearsals, and performing vocally and instrumentally during Masses and special services.

The role requires dependable weekly availability, strong musical ability, knowledge of Catholic worship practices, and the ability to work with the priest, chapel

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of college education in music or related field, or equivalent church/chapel music experience.
• Experience providing music for Catholic worship services.
• Able to sing and vocally lead the congregation.
• Able to play piano/keyboard, organ, or guitar.
• Must be able to sight-read music.
• Able to arrange, improvise, score music when required.
• Able to organize/lead a Catholic praise team or choir.
• Understand Catholic liturgical seasons and worship music.
• Able to communicate with priest, chapel staff, volunteers, and congregation.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Reliable, punctual, professional, and available for rehearsals and services.
• Arrive 15 minutes early for rehearsals/services.
• Pass required background checks and installation-access requirements.
• Work around minors per DoD screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide music for weekly Catholic Masses, rehearsals, holy days, and special services.
• Coordinate music with the Catholic Priest or Lead Chaplain.
• Lead the congregation, choir, and volunteer musicians during worship services.
• Perform vocally and instrumentally during scheduled services.
• Conduct at least one rehearsal per week, 1–2 hours.
• Select music for liturgical seasons, celebrations, and observances.
• Prepare sheet music, arrangements, lyrics, and audiovisual slides when needed.
• Recruit and train volunteer singers and musicians.
• Communicate schedules and requirements to volunteers.
• Attend chapel meetings and music planning sessions as needed.
• Assist with annual music calendars and budget recommendations.
• Ensure proper handling of copyrights and secure instruments and equipment.

Skills

Vocal leadership

Instrument playing

Sight-reading

Music arranging

Coordination

Communication

English fluency

Education

2-year college in music or related field

Equivalent church/chapel music experience

Tools

Piano/Keyboard

Organ

Guitar

Job description

Ladgov Corporation is seeking a Catholic Music Director to provide professional music support for the Luke Air Force Base Catholic worship program. Responsibilities include planning liturgical music, leading volunteer musicians, coordinating rehearsals, and performing vocally and instrumentally during Masses and special services.

The role requires dependable weekly availability, strong musical ability, knowledge of Catholic worship practices, and the ability to work with the priest, chapel