Music Ministry Director

Position Summary

The Music Director will oversee all aspects of the liturgical music of the parish. The Music Director will work with the pastor and clergy, parish choir leaders, parish choir leaders, parish and school staff, and parishioners to provide meaningful music for Masses and liturgies that enables active congregation participation while honoring the parish's music traditions.

St. Mary Catholic Church

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

Goldsboro, NC

Posted Date

September 14, 2026

Schedule

Part-Time,10 hours per week

Position Summary

The Music Director will oversee all aspects of the liturgical music of the parish. The Music Director will work with the pastor and clergy, parish choir leaders, parish choir leaders, parish and school staff, and parishioners to provide meaningful music for Masses and liturgies that enables active congregation participation while honoring the parish's music traditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan music and approve appropriate for Masses/liturgies through collaboration with clergy.
• Direct the Choirs of Saturday - 5pm and Sunday - 10am
• Assists Choirs of Masses held in Spanish
• Leads and assists rehearsals of the parish choirs (English and Spanish)
• Serve as accompanist for Sunday 10am, Solemnity Masses and other Masses as needed
• Lead a larger combined choir and instrumentalist ensemble for Holy Week/Easter and special event Masses
• Plan music for weddings, funerals and serve as accompanist for cantor unless alternative arrangements made
• Handle administrative details including scheduling/recruitment, music instrument/equipment maintenance, subscription maintenance, budget management

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in a Music Discipline.
• 3+ years in church music leadership.
• Piano proficiency and accompaniment ability.
• Through knowledge of Catholic teachings/practices and of Catholic liturgical guidelines/norms.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with many forms of music including traditional, contemporary, Spanish-language, and age-appropriate music.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background and reference check; must complete Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in music discipline a plus
• Organ accompaniment ability desired, but not required
• Spanish fluency

Supervises

Assistant choir directors, accompanists/musicians, cantors and music library volunteers

Position Start Date

As soon as possible.