Director of Liturgical Music & Worship

Northside Catholic; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Director of Music Ministry for Mary Undoer of Knots Parish in Chicago. This role leads liturgical music, develops worship experiences, and builds strong volunteer music teams to support seasonal celebrations and parish events.

The director will plan liturgical seasons, coordinate choirs and cantors, train ministers, manage budget, and ensure respectful worship aligned with Catholic liturgy.

Qualifications

• Experience participating in parish music programs.
• Ability to lead congregational song and conduct choirs.
• Collaborates with clergy, staff and volunteers.
• Practicing Catholic with understanding of Catholic teaching.
• Familiar with church music literature for varied ensembles.
• Makes musical liturgical decisions with pastoral judgment.
• Vision for evangelization in parish music ministry.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
• Comfort with technology for communicating/presenting.
• Availability for weekends/evenings/special events.
• Willing to work parish events and holidays.

Responsabilités

• Support annual planning for liturgical seasons and celebrations with staff and liturgy committee.
• Coordinate parish musicians, choirs and cantors for vibrant liturgies.
• Provide training and formation for music ministers and musicians.
• Create worship aids that enable full participation.
• Maintain music ministry equipment and resources.
• Guide parish music ministry concerns and educate ministers.
• Stay informed on liturgy/music developments for welcoming worship.
• Coordinate music ministry budget with Pastor and Operations.
• Ensure compliance with Protecting God's Children policies.
• Develop tools to improve prayer and worship quality.
• Develop children's choir and school coordination.
• Organize and execute at least two parish concerts per year.

Connaissances

Parish music experience

Choral conducting

Congregational singing leadership

Piano skills

Leadership and collaboration

Communication skills

Formation

Master's Degree in Liturgy, Sacred Music, Pastoral Studies, or equivalent

Description du poste

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Director of Music Ministry for Mary Undoer of Knots Parish in Chicago. This role leads liturgical music, develops worship experiences, and builds strong volunteer music teams to support seasonal celebrations and parish events.

The director will plan liturgical seasons, coordinate choirs and cantors, train ministers, manage budget, and ensure respectful worship aligned with Catholic liturgy.