Student Music Minister

University Of The, Inc.arnate Word; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word is seeking a Student Music Minister to join the Laudate Choir and lead music for the 11 AM Mass. The role supports major liturgies and prayer events, and contributes to the spiritual growth of the Music Ministry and Campus Ministry.

The candidate must be a current UIW student and have prior experience singing or playing in a music ministry or ensemble. Hours are listed as Sunday–Thursday, about 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Current UIW student.
• Previous experience singing or playing in a music ministry, choral ensemble, or instrumental ensemble.
• n/a.

Responsibilities

• Ministerial presence and service at the 11 AM Sunday Mass.
• Serves at major university liturgies and prayer events sponsored by UMM.
• Fosters a sense of community within the Laudate Choir and Music Ministry.
• Supports spiritual growth through participation in retreats.
• Assists in establishing a shared repertoire of sung prayer for the university community.
• Attends Music Ministry and Divisional Formation Sessions; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Music reading

Voice/Instrument

Microsoft Office

Education

Current UIW student

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

None.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Student Music Minister

Academic Year

Academic Year 2026-2027

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Student Music Minister is part of a team that serves at the 11 AM Mass as a member of and musical leader for the Laudate Choir. As a leadership team member of the Music Ministry, the Music Minister also serves at major university liturgies and prayer events sponsored by University Mission and Ministry.

Essential Functions

• Ministerial presence and service at the 11 AM Sunday Mass.
• Serves at major university liturgies and prayer events sponsored by UMM .
• Fosters a sense of community, service and ministerial investment within the members of the Laudate Choir, and Music Ministry as a whole.
• Supports the spiritual growth of the Music Ministry and Campus Ministry through the participation in, and planning of, retreats.
• Assists the DMM and Liturgy & Music Assistant in establishing a communal repertoire of sung prayer for the university community.
• Assists the DMM and Liturgy & Music Assistant in administrative duties such as, but not limited to: communication within the choir, weekly rehearsal plan, copyright filing, maintaining music, assisting with area fellowship gatherings.
• Practices their craft regularly to ensure preparation for rehearsals and liturgical prayer.
• Attends Music Ministry and Divisional Formation Sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to proficiently read music: identify rhythms and pitches, including matching pitch.
• Applied skills in voice, guitar, piano, or another instrument.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Openness and self-motivation to seek out opportunities that will supplement and broaden the minister’s entry level experience/knowledge of music/liturgical ministry.

Required Education

Current UIW student.

Required Work Experience

Previous experience singing or playing in a music ministry, choral ensemble, or instrumental ensemble such as a band or choir (e.g. parish choir, UIW Cardinal Chorale/Singers, UIW Laudate Choir).

Preferred Qualifications

n/a.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

n/a.

Work Hours

Sunday – Thursday; 10 hours a week.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift and/or move at least 15 lbs (i.e., equipment and materials related to the position or within the office).

Posting Number

Posting Number STU1639PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Type

Job Type Part Time

Job Category

Job Category Students

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/14/2026

Multi-Hire Pool No

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to

Reports to Director of Music Ministries and Liturgy

Open Date

Open Date 09/04/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

None.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Student Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Yes, I am a doctoral student
• Yes, I am a graduate student
• Yes, I am a senior
• Yes, I am a junior
• Yes, I am a sophomore
• Yes, I am a freshman
• No, I am not a UIW student
• * Please explain your previous experience singing or playing an instrument with music ministry.

  (Open Ended Question)