Description
Reports to: Pastor
Position Detail: Full-time w/benefits (flexible hours)
St. John’s recognizes that candidates may bring different levels of musical experience, ministry experience, and leadership capacity to this position. The scope of the position and expected hours will be determined in conversation with the selected candidate based on experience, qualifications, and the needs of the parish.
Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualification with a range of $40,000 – $45,000 annually for a full time schedule. Part time arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates.
Position Summary
Bring your passion for Christ, love of music, and gift for inspiring others to St. John’s Catholic Church in Adel, Iowa! As our parish grows, we are seeking a Director of Music Ministry who will help build a vibrant ministry that brings people together, develops their God-given gifts, and leads our community more deeply into prayer and worship.
The Director of Music Ministry sees music as a ministry of prayer and service. The position is charged with developing a prayerful, singing assembly through example, celebration, preparation, evaluation, education, and personal ministry. Through musical leadership and pastoral care, the Director helps transform liturgical celebrations into encounters with Christ, drawing parishioners of all ages more deeply into worship and active participation through song.
While musical excellence matters, this ministry is about helping the Church pray. The Director has a deep concern for all the ministers who make the celebration possible and works to instruct, organize, encourage, and enable cantors, accompanists, choir members, instrumentalists, and others who offer their gifts in service to the parish. The Director builds up the gifts of the people already sitting in the pews—and helps people discover gifts they m
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