Director of Music Ministries

Oxford Senior Living; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Parish seeks a part-time Director of Music Ministries to lead our liturgical music program. This minister serves as primary organist/pianist for weekend liturgies and sacred celebrations and guides choirs and cantors in a parish setting.

The role combines musical excellence with pastoral leadership, fostering sung prayer and active participation in worship. A 4-year degree and 5–10 years directing parish music are preferred, with a supportive, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Accomplished organist/pianist with training and experience in choral conducting and excellence in parish music ministry.
• Knowledgeable in Catholic liturgy and sacred music, traditional and contemporary.
• Catholic with a sense of vocation to serve the Church through music.
• 5–10 years experience directing choirs, accompanying liturgy, and leading parish music programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal organist and pianist for weekend liturgies and sacred celebrations.
• Plan and coordinate music for liturgies with Pastor and staff.
• Direct and rehearse choirs; recruit, train, mentor cantors and instrumentalists.
• Support active participation of the assembly in sung prayer.
• Supervise music budget, library, sound systems, and instruments; ensure copyright compliance.
• Create worship aids and assist in liturgical formation.

Skills

Organist/Pianist

Choral Conducting

Parish Music Ministry

Liturgical Music Knowledge

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

• Location 120 CHURCH AVE,Bristol, CT, 06010,United States
• Job Category Worship, Music Ministry
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Description

Our Parish is seeking a part-time Director of Music Ministries to lead our vibrant parish music program. This is more than a music position - it is a ministry. Rooted in the rich tradition of Catholic liturgy, the Director fosters sung prayer that

deepens our community’s encounter with Christ.

About the Role

The Director of Music Ministries is both a skilled professional and a pastoral leader,

responsible for ensuring that music is integral to the prayer, worship, and mission of our

parish. The Director will:

• Serve as principal organist and pianist for four weekend liturgies, as well as Holy Days, weddings, funerals, and sacramental celebrations.
• Plan and coordinate music for liturgies throughout the liturgical year in collaboration with the Pastor and pastoral staff.
• Direct and rehearse choirs (adult, youth), while recruiting, training, and mentoring cantors, section leaders, and instrumentalists.
• Support the active participation of the entire assembly in sung prayer.
• Supervise the parish’s music budget, music library, church sound systems, and instruments; ensure copyright compliance.
• Create worship aids and assist in the liturgical formation of parishioners and ministers.
• Represent the parish in professional organizations (e.g., NPM, AGO) and pursue ongoing formation in music and liturgy.

Requirements

• An accomplished organist/pianist, with training and experience in choral conducting, and demonstrated excellence in parish music ministry.
• Knowledgeable in Catholic liturgy and sacred music, both traditional and contemporary. A collaborative leader who works well with clergy, staff, volunteers, and parishioners.
• A practicing Catholic with a sense of vocation to serve the Church through music.
• Experienced (5–10 years) in directing choirs, accompanying liturgy, and leading parish music programs.

Summary

Our Commitment

Our Parish values music as central to parish life and evangelization. We are committed to supporting our Director of Music Ministries with:

• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with education and experience.
• Additional stipends for weddings and funerals.
• Professional development support through memberships, workshops, and continuing education.
• A welcoming, collaborative environment that recognizes music as a ministry at the heart of the Church’s mission.

Join us in leading God's people in song—and help our parish community lift its heart and voice in praise.

This position is eligible for CT paid sick leave and voluntary retirement participation (employee contributions only). Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements, plan terms, and Archdiocesan policies. When determining salaries, the following factors are carefully considered for each individual position: level and scope of responsibilities, required education, required skills and relevant experience, internal and external equity, and the department’s budget.