Music Coordinator (Part-Time)

Archdiocese of Denver; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Kentucky seeks a part-time Music Coordinator to lead liturgical music under the Pastor and Liturgy Director. The role centers on worshipful sacred music for weekend Masses, Holy Days, weddings, and funerals, while maintaining fidelity to Catholic teachings.

The position requires directing choirs and cantors, recruiting musicians, and managing budgets, with responsibility for yardsticks of quality, worship, and spiritual growth within the parish.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Sacred Music or Music Performance.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing preferred.
• Ability to play piano and direct choirs.
• Experience directing cantors and choirs with liturgical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary music coordinator for weekend Masses, and Holy Days.
• Lead and rehearse choirs, cantors, accompanists, and instrumentalists.
• Coordinate music for Holy Days, weddings, funerals, confirmations, and other liturgies.
• Select music appropriate to the liturgical seasons and approved by the Pastor.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and schedule parish musicians.
• Teach vocal techniques and assist musicians in developing their gifts.
• Encourage the spiritual growth of parish musicians.
• Meet with engaged couples regarding wedding music.
• Coordinate musicians for weddings.
• Meet with families to plan funeral music.
• Serve as musician or coordinate substitute musicians.
• Maintain the parish music library.
• Ensure copyright compliance (OneLicense, CCLI, etc.).
• Oversee maintenance and tuning of pianos, organ, and other musical instruments.
• Maintain sound equipment used by the music ministry.
• Prepare and manage the annual music budget.
• Purchase music, instruments, and supplies with Pastor approval.

Skills

Piano playing

Choral directing

Vocal technique

Budget management

Education

Degree or Sacred Music

Tools

Organ and piano maintenance

Job description

Description

Parish Mission

“That all be gathered into the family of God by teaching the truth of the Gospel and relying on the love, forgiveness,

and healing of Jesus Christ.”

Purpose:
The Music Coordinator is responsible for providing music leadership for the liturgical life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. This ministerial position works closely with the Pastor and Liturgy Director to ensure sacred music enhances the worship of the parish while remaining faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Primary Responsibilities

Music Ministry

• Serve as the primary music coordinator for weekend Masses, and Holy Days.
• Lead and rehearse choirs, cantors, accompanists, and instrumentalists.
• Coordinate music for Holy Days, weddings, funerals, confirmations, and other special liturgies.
• Select music appropriate to the liturgical seasons and approved by the Pastor.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and schedule parish musicians.
• Teach vocal techniques and assist musicians in developing their gifts.
• Encourage the spiritual growth of parish musicians.

Wedding & Funeral Music

• Meet with engaged couples regarding wedding music.
• Coordinate musicians for weddings.
• Meet with families to plan funeral music.
• Serve as musician or coordinate substitute musicians.

Music Administration

• Maintain the parish music library.
• Ensure copyright compliance (OneLicense, CCLI, etc.).
• Oversee maintenance and tuning of pianos, organ, and other musical instruments.
• Maintain sound equipment used by the music ministry.
• Prepare and manage the annual music budget.
• Purchase music, instruments, and supplies with Pastor approval.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Sacred Music or Music Performance.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing preferred.
• Ability to play piano.
• Experience directing choirs and cantors.
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgy and sacred music.

*This is a part-time non-benefit eligible position*

Application Closing Date: October 1, 2026