Leader of Music (15-20 hours per week)

Archspm; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Henry Catholic Church in Monticello, Minnesota, is seeking a Leader of Music to direct parish vocal and instrumental groups for liturgical worship. This part‑time role (15–20 hours per week) emphasizes fostering active participation in prayer and collaboration among musicians, from traditional to contemporary liturgical music.

Applicants should have education in music or at least three years of Catholic liturgy music ministry, organ or piano proficiency, and familiarity with liturgical

Qualifications

• Must complete required background check and Virtus training.
• Education in music or minimum 3 years in Catholic liturgy music ministry.
• Competency with organ, piano, or other instruments.
• Familiarity with Catholic liturgy music and liturgical documents.
• Knowledge of sound systems.
• Strong computer skills: Word and Publisher.
• Proficient typing skills.
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Directs parish vocal and instrumental groups for liturgical music.
• Fosters full and active participation of all in worship.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to deliver diverse liturgical music.
• Recruit and retain choir members and instrumentalists.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent tasks and meet deadlines.

Skills

Active Catholic

Music ministry experience

Organ/piano proficiency

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Some education in music

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Publisher

Sound systems

Job description

# Leader of Music (15-20 hours per week)Church of Saint Henry * 2 active jobs (view)* www.sthenrycatholic.infoPublishedNovember 2, 2026ExpiresDecember 2, 2026LocationMonticello, MinnesotaCategoryMusicJob TypePart-timeOrganizational NameSaint Henry Catholic ChurchOrganizational CityMonticelloPosition Contact NameFr. Patrick BarnesPosition Contact TitlePastorPosition Contact [e-mail] many employees are serving at your location?30 or less### Description**Position Purpose:**Directs the work of the parish vocal and instrumental music groups for liturgical music at St. Henry Catholic Church in order to promote a spirit of humility in service, desire for growth in one’s music ministry, and energetic collaboration among members of the ministry. In this cooperative effort, works to foster full, conscious and active participation of all assembled to worship through use of a variety of traditional to contemporary liturgical music. In doing so, promotes meaningful and positive experiences of public prayer and shared sacramental life in a manner that is faithful to the Church’s guidelines on sacred liturgy.**General Responsibilities:**Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese, such that can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal. It is required that this employee be an active, participating Roman Catholic.### Qualifications### Job Qualifications* Successfully complete required employment background check and Virtus training.* Successfully complete periodic updates of these above.* Some education in music or a minimum of three years of experience in music ministry in Roman Catholic liturgy.* Competency with organ, piano, or other instruments.* Familiarity with music in Roman Catholic liturgy and with Roman Catholic liturgy itself.* Familiarity with documents on music in Catholic worship.* Some knowledge of sound systems.* Strong computer skills especially Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher* Proficient typing skills.* Detail-oriented and highly organized.**Mental Demands:*** Utilize good listening and communication skills (phone, written, and public speaking)* Utilize skills involved with using a computer including word processing, databases and presentations.* Project a professional image as musician, choir director, and cantor.* Work well with staff, parishioners, volunteers, and the extended community in a team environment, motivating musicians to serve with humility, to grow in their ministry, and to find an experience of the divine in their ministry.* Recruit and retain choir members and members with instruments to join music groups.* Coordinate and implement multiple concurrent tasks.* Plan, organize and meet deadlines.* Be self-motivated and work with little supervision.* Be professional, pleasant, courteous, service-oriented, and in keeping with Catholic, Christian values even when exposed to negative influences.* Maintain confidentiality.* Keep supervisor, committees, and others informed in a timely manner* Work under stress and remain calm and in control* Be flexible in working a wide variety of hours, including weekends and evenings.### Application InstructionsPlease send a cover letter and resume to Father Barnes at [e-mail].