Director of Music Ministry bei ST JOHN ADEL

Description

St. John's Catholic Church 

24043 302nd Place

PO Box 185

Adel, IA 50003

Reports to: Pastor
Position Detail: 35 hours a week with benefits (flexible hours)

POSITION SUMMARY

Bring your passion for Christ, love of music, and gift for inspiring others to St. John’s Catholic Church in Adel, Iowa! Adel is a growing, dynamic community, and our parish is growing with it! As our Director of Music Ministry, you will have the unique and exciting opportunity to build and grow a vibrant music program in a thriving parish and community. Your leadership will help transform liturgical celebrations into powerful encounters with Christ, drawing parishioners of all ages deeper into worship through song.

Requirements

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a vision for St. John’s music program by collaborating with the Pastor, Worship and Spirituality Committee, Parish Council, and Finance Council.
• Recruit, nurture, and inspire parishioners of all ages—youth and adults—to share their musical gifts as vocalists, instrumentalists, and technical volunteers.
• Build a sustainable program that will thrive through future pastoral leadership transitions.
• Prepare schedules, lead rehearsals, and mentor musicians at all skill levels, helping them grow in confidence and ability.
• Plan and coordinate music for all services as well as special services such as weddings, funerals, and parish events.
• Collaborate with parish staff and Worship and Spirituality Committee to ensure appropriate music for all sacramental celebrations.
• Support faith formation by coordinating with the Director of Faith Formation and the Youth Minister to enhance the faith experience of children and youth.
• Manage and develop music ministry resources (library, instruments, copyrights, etc.).
• Develop and oversee the ministry budget and coordinate with the Business Manager on payroll processes.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing and copyright requirements.
• Participate actively in staff meetings and help create a positive, collaborative team environment with the pastor, staff, parishioners, and volunteers.
• Pursue ongoing growth through available continuing education opportunities (workshops, online programs, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Practicing Catholic with knowledge of scripture, liturgy, and liturgical music.
• Personal or professional experience in liturgical music leadership.
• Ability to read music and proficiency in at least one performance area (keyboard, choral, voice, instrument, etc.).
• Skilled in working with choirs, vocalists, and instrumentalists.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, marked by patience, enthusiasm, energy, and kindness.
• Working knowledge of Catholic music publications.

DESIRED TRAITS

We are seeking someone who is:

• Contagious in faith and joy
• A natural recruiter of talent and participation
• Energetic, inspiring, and collaborative
• Flexible in adapting to parish needs
• Humble in service to Christ and His Church