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.

  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