Liturgical Music & Worship Program Director

Archchicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Senior Manager of Liturgies and Music to lead celebrations and music ministry across the archdiocese. The role oversees liturgical planning, choir formation, and minister training, coordinating with parishes and external partners.

Educational requirements include a graduate degree in Liturgy and/or Music. 5–7 years of diocesan liturgical leadership and proven keyboard/choral skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Graduate degree in Liturgy and/or Music
• Education Preferred: Graduate degree in both Liturgy and Music
• Experience Required: 5 – 7 years experience in liturgical leadership position, on parish or diocesan level with emphasis on liturgical music
• Experience Preferred: 5 - 7 years experience as Director of Liturgical Music on diocesan level
• Skills Required: Proven keyboard performance and choral conducting skills, knowledge of computer music writing programs, good organizational skills and excellent oral / written communication skills, adult education methodology skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Skills Preferred: Bilingual skills (English / Spanish or English / Polish). Additional musical skills (such as voice and other instrumental skills)

Responsibilities

• Manages Archdiocesan liturgical celebrations and coordinates with host locations
• Secures musicians and develops liturgical worship aids
• Forms and manages archdiocesan choir of 30-40 volunteers
• Develops and oversees ODW formation and resources for liturgical music ministers
• Resources parishes with guidance and responds to questions
• Chairs Music Sub-Committee and represents the Archdiocese with music publishers

Skills

Keyboard performance

Choral conducting

Computer music software

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adult education methods

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration skills

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Bilingual: English/Polish

Education

Graduate degree in Liturgy and/or Music

Graduate degree in both Liturgy and Music

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Senior Manager of Liturgies and Music to lead celebrations and music ministry across the archdiocese. The role oversees liturgical planning, choir formation, and minister training, coordinating with parishes and external partners.

Educational requirements include a graduate degree in Liturgy and/or Music. 5–7 years of diocesan liturgical leadership and proven keyboard/choral skills are essential.