Job Type

Part-time

Description

St. John the Apostle Catholic Church  

720 Orchard Hills Dr. 

Norwalk, IA 50211

Reports to: Pastor
Position Detail: 20 hrs per week

POSITION SUMMARY

Bring your passion for Christ, love of music, and gift for inspiring others to St. John the Apostle Catholic Church!  Norwalk is a growing 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 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
• 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