Choir Director

Church of St. Dominic; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Church of St. Dominic in Northfield, MN seeks a dedicated choir director to lead the parish choir in worship. You will direct rehearsals, conduct Sunday Masses, and nurture music ministry within a prayerful liturgical context.

The role involves selecting and preparing music for liturgies, recruiting and training choir members, and guiding attire and conduct expectations to maintain a respectful, prayerful environment.

Qualifications

• Experience directing a parish or community choir.
• Ability to select and prepare liturgical music.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to worship-focused music.

Responsibilities

• Direct adult choir under Music Director.
• Lead rehearsals on Wednesdays and conduct Sunday Mass.
• Promote music ministry and participation in a prayerful manner.
• Oversee and develop the adult choir.

Skills

Choral directing

Music literacy

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Music

Choral conducting certificate

Tools

Piano

Organ

Job description

We are searching for an enthusiastic, skilled and charismatic choir director to lead our parish choir in the worship of God. Lead rehearsals on Wednesdays and conduct the choir at Sunday Mass two to four Masses per month.

• Under the direction of the Music Director:
• Direct adult choir.
• Enthusiastically promote music ministry and participation in a professional and prayerful manner.
• Oversee and develop the adult choir.
• Cultivate music which is a prayer and not a performance.
• Select and prepare music for all liturgies at which the adult choir sings.
• Recruit, train, provide direction, encouragement and scheduling for the adult choir.
• Instruct adult choir on expectations for proper attire and conduct.