Roman Catholic Musician ​/ Choir Director

Job Summary

Ladgov Corporation is seeking a qualified Roman Catholic Musician / Choir Director to support the Roman Catholic worship program at Naval Station Newport. The selected candidate will provide musical leadership for weekly Catholic Masses, choir rehearsals, and special religious services.

• Provide keyboard and vocal musical support for Catholic worship services.
• Lead the congregation in singing and appropriate Catholic worship music.
• Direct and rehearse choir members, vocalists, instrumentalists, and volunteer musicians.
• Coordinate weekly with the officiating Priest/Chaplain to select appropriate music.
• Prepare the choir and musicians for Masses and special services.
• Organize and distribute music and maintain chapel music materials.
• Support special Catholic observances and ceremonies.

• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting Roman Catholic ministries/services.
• Strong knowledge of Catholic sacred and liturgical music.
• Strong keyboard, vocal, performance, and music-direction skills.
• Ability to lead congregational singing and direct a choir.
• Associate’s degree in Music or related field + 2 years of specialized religious music experience , OR 3 years of specialized religious music program experience in lieu of the degree.

The position supports up to 72 events per year :

• Sunday Mass: Every Sunday at 1:00 PM , with arrival by 12:30 PM.
• 52 Sunday Masses annually.
• Choir/Worship Team rehearsal: Approximately monthly or as needed, up to 14 annually.
• Up to 6 special Catholic services annually , including Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, All Saints Day, and other observances.
• Additional support may be requested with 48 hours’ notice.