Parish Music & Choir Director

Holy Spirit Parish
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
Crown Point, IN
Posted Date

*This position will be effective as of 6.1.2025 and will report to the Pastoral Associate

Holy Spirit Parish is seeking a passionate missionary disciple with musical gifts to prepare and provide music for Sunday and other special liturgies. The candidate will develop a comprehensive music ministry for the parish through musical performance, developing the choirs, coordinating musicians, as well as training and recruiting new team members.   

Specific Task/Duties:

  • Oversees and executes music for two weekend Masses (Saturday 4:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00) and for Holy Days of Obligation (Christmas Eve and Day, Easter Triduum, etc.)
  • Schedules music ministry personale
  • Provides music for all funeral and wedding Masses 
  • Directs the adult choirs and music ensembles, assists with the children’s choir
  • Recruits and trains cantors/musicians
  • Offers a fresh approach to sacred music
  • Fosters a welcoming aesthetic through music and addressing the parish community
  • Develops new ensembles or programs to enhance Sacred Music for liturgies
  • Demonstrates professional and Christ-like behavior 
  • Welcomes new ideas as an opportunity to learn, grow and improve liturgies 
  • Timely communication, flexibility

JOB SKILLS:

  • Music performance ability and ensemble experience
  • Team building/recruitment
  • Attention to detail
  • Practicing Catholic with strong personal faith and knowledge of the liturgy
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Computer knowledge
  • Able to work nights and weekends

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Music degree, or equal level experience preferred.
  • Ability to read music, play piano/and or proficient in other instruments.
  • Previous experience working as a church musician is a plus