Director of Sacred Music & Worship

St. Rose Family of Parishes; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Rose Family of Parishes in Springfield, Ohio, seeks a Director of Music to lead liturgical music for St. Teresa and collaborate with the Music and Worship Department across five churches.

The role requires directing organ/piano accompaniments and choral leadership, with duties spanning planning, auditioning, and minister training. The Director will work with clergy and parish staff to ensure sanctifying, teaching, and governing aspects of worship, including sound oversight and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music, sacred music, liturgy, theology/pastoral ministry, or related field.
• Experience in parish ministry, especially liturgical/music ministry, is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate liturgical music at St. Teresa Church, Springfield, and collaborate with all five parishes.
• Lead auditions for piano, vocal, and choral leadership.
• Plan, prepare and ensure well‑orchestrated liturgical celebrations.
• Develop and train lay musical and liturgical ministers.
• Oversee administrative and technical tasks to maintain professional standards.

Skills

Liturgical music leadership

Choral directing

Audition skills

Communication skills

Office/software familiarity

Education

Bachelors in Music

Tools

Music notation software

Scheduling software

Design software

Job description

St. Rose Family of Parishes in Springfield, Ohio, seeks a Director of Music to lead liturgical music for St. Teresa and collaborate with the Music and Worship Department across five churches.

The role requires directing organ/piano accompaniments and choral leadership, with duties spanning planning, auditioning, and minister training. The Director will work with clergy and parish staff to ensure sanctifying, teaching, and governing aspects of worship, including sound oversight and ongoing