Worship Music Director — Full-Time with Benefits

St. John's Catholic Church; Adel (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Flexible hours

Job summary

St. John's Catholic Church in Adel, Iowa, seeks a Director of Music Ministry to lead and grow a vibrant parish music program that nourishes worship and community.

This full-time role emphasizes prayerful leadership, recruitment, and collaboration with the Pastor and parish staff to inspire cantors, choirs, and instrumentalists. The Director will nurture gifts, coordinate rehearsals, and plan music for all liturgical celebrations, weddings, and parish events, sustaining a ministry of service and

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with knowledge of liturgy and liturgical music.
• Pastoral approach to ministry and service through music.
• Proactive communicator with initiative and follow-through.
• Experience leading liturgical music.
• Ability to read music and perform (keyboard/voice/instrument).
• Skilled with choirs, vocalists, and instrumentalists.
• Proficient with music tech, scheduling software, AV gear.

Responsibilities

• Develop a vision for St. John's music program with Pastor and committees.
• Recruit, nurture, and inspire parishioners to share their musical gifts.
• Cultivate a culture of prayer and participation through music.
• Provide pastoral encouragement and feedback to ministers.
• Lead music that supports liturgy and invites meaningful participation.
• Plan and coordinate music for all services and special events.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure appropriate music for sacraments.
• Oversee budget, instruments, sound systems, and licensing.
• Participate in meetings and foster a collaborative parish environment.

Skills

Vision for music program

Recruiting and inspiring volunteers

Pastoral care and leadership

Liturgical music leadership

Music reading ability

Tech for music ministry

Organizational and communication

Knowledge of Catholic music

Tools

Music scheduling software

Audio/visual equipment

Job description

St. John's Catholic Church in Adel, Iowa, seeks a Director of Music Ministry to lead and grow a vibrant parish music program that nourishes worship and community.

This full-time role emphasizes prayerful leadership, recruitment, and collaboration with the Pastor and parish staff to inspire cantors, choirs, and instrumentalists. The Director will nurture gifts, coordinate rehearsals, and plan music for all liturgical celebrations, weddings, and parish events, sustaining a ministry of service and