Director of Liturgical Music & Choir Leadership

St. Anthony Church and Schools; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan + Social security

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Tuition discount for children

Job summary

St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Effingham, IL, seeks a full-time Director of Liturgical Music to lead and develop the musical life of the parish and school community.

You will plan and coordinate music for weekend Masses, school liturgies, and sacramental celebrations, while recruiting and directing choirs, cantors, instrumentalists, and volunteers. The role requires collaboration with clergy and staff, preparation of worship materials, and maintaining the parish music resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in organ or piano performance, liturgical music, or related field; or CAGO certification; or equivalent experience in Catholic liturgical music ministry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Catholic liturgy and liturgical year.
• Proficiency in piano and/or organ.
• Ability to direct a choir from the keyboard.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate music for parish and school liturgies in line with liturgical norms and calendar.
• Provide musical leadership as organist/pianist and/or choir director for masses and celebrations.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and support cantors, accompanists, choir members, instrumentalists, and volunteers.
• Conduct weekly choir rehearsals and prepare music for masses, holy days, and special liturgies.
• Collaborate with clergy, staff, and School Music Teacher.
• Prepare music selections, worship aids, schedules, and resources.
• Maintain music library, instruments, spaces, and sound system needs.
• Develop and manage the annual music ministry budget.

Skills

Liturgy knowledge

Piano/Organ proficiency

Choir direction

Volunteer recruitment

Communication skills

Budget management

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CAGO certification preferred

Tools

Keyboard instruments

Job description

St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Effingham, IL, seeks a full-time Director of Liturgical Music to lead and develop the musical life of the parish and school community.

You will plan and coordinate music for weekend Masses, school liturgies, and sacramental celebrations, while recruiting and directing choirs, cantors, instrumentalists, and volunteers. The role requires collaboration with clergy and staff, preparation of worship materials, and maintaining the parish music resources.