Job Openings

The Director of Sacred Music (DSM) is responsible for the overall formation and execution of the music program of the parish, including all choirs, singers (paid and volunteer), instrumentalists (paid and volunteer), programs, concerts, and music events. The DSM will provide for a high level of excellence in music at all parish liturgies for which s/he is responsible.

Essential Job Duties:

· Integral team member in planning all masses, including hymns, psalmody, acclamations, choral anthems, and other service music, and coordination with other ministry leaders

· Oversee the creation of worship aids for standard weekend liturgies (masses and Vespers), as well as for any solemnities, feast days, or other parish liturgies/events for which aids are necessary for congregational participation

· Lead worship music via choral ensembles at masses, scheduling and preparing ensembles, accompanists, and cantors 

· Plan, coordinate, rehearse, and lead a weekly sung Vespers service, and transcribe any psalms, responsories, and other service music (in digital notation software) which are to be sung in the service

· Supervise and consult with all ensembles (Children’s Choir, Handbell Choir, Spanish-language choirs, etc.) to ensure their leadership and accompanying needs are provided and successful

· Coordinate with liturgical staff for planning of all weddings and funerals, assisting couples with music selection, sourcing music for worship aids, and engaging outside musicians as required

· Collaborate with Vacation Bible School leadership (Youth Minister and lay leaders), to ensure music is taught to child participants in daily segments and provided at end-of-week Mass annually

· Develop and manage the Music Ministry budget including the payroll for contracted musicians, check requests for maintenance, payments to any outside musicians for special celebrations or vacation coverage, scores and other materials, and all other expenses in coordination with the COO/finance office

· Recruit volunteer(s) for involvement in all aspects of Music Ministry, including administrative and logistical needs, in addition to musical involvement

· Developing the Friends of the King’s Music Concert Series, and other special musical and concert needs, coordinating with related ministries, networking with artists, and development

· Collaborate with the music teacher/leader of music for St. Louis Catholic School to ensure music is planned and executed thoughtfully for all school liturgical celebrations, including weekly masses

· Execute joint masterwork performances with other local church choirs, international choral pilgrimages

· Maintain a focus on the Parish Mission in all service to the church, and form ministry leaders in the Mission: Our mission is to unite God’s people in the sacraments, steward his generosity, and evangelize the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Trainings:

· Master’s degree in music, preferably in Choral Conducting

Experience:

· 3-5 years experience leading a liturgical music ministry program, preferably Catholic

· 3-5 years experience in management of staff and volunteers

For the complete job description and to apply, click HERE

Part-time position (minimum 10 hours / week); target start date: June 1, 2026.

Responsibilities include leading music for worship by playing organ/piano for weekly Sunday morning Traditional Worship Service (9am service), weekly adult choir rehearsals (Wednesday evenings, 7:15-9pm), instrumentalists / vocalists for worship, special seasonal services, yearly benefit concert, and attending weekly zoom staff meetings. Instruments: Yamaha Grand (C5), Allen Organ.

Hourly rate: $25 - $40 (with a guaranteed minimum of 10 hrs/wk), depending on training and experience.  Additional income opportunities: teaching in an established Music Arts Academy; playing for weddings and funerals.

Send your resume and two short videos of your playing (either attached as MP4 files or shared as links from whatever platform you already use, like YouTube or Google Drive) to Hiring@ltumc.org Questions? Contact Pastor Patty Highland  (patty.highland@ltumc.org)