Director of Music Ministry

Position Status:
Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $60,000-$70,000 (negotiable)

Reports To:

Pastor

St. Leo the Great Catholic Church seeks a faithful, talented, and collaborative Director of Music Ministry to lead the parish's liturgical music program. Working closely with the Pastor, clergy, parish staff, school administration, and volunteers, the Director of Music Ministry is responsible for planning, preparing, coordinating, and leading music for parish liturgies, sacramental celebrations, and major feast days throughout the year.

The Director of Music Ministry fosters active congregational participation in worship through the selection and performance of sacred music consistent with Catholic liturgical norms and traditions. The Director serves as the principal musician for the parish and provides leadership, formation, and support to cantors, choirs, instrumentalists, and volunteers.

St. Leo the Great Catholic Church is a vibrant Roman Catholic parish serving more than 12,000 parishioners in the heart of Fairfax, Virginia. The parish is home to a thriving and diverse faith community, numerous ministries, and a parish school serving more than 400 students in Pre-K through Grade 8.

• Plan, prepare, and provide music for all weekend Masses and Holy Days of Obligation.
• Collaborate with the Pastor and clergy in the selection of liturgical music appropriate to the liturgical season, readings, and sacramental celebrations.
• Serve as the principal accompanist and/or music leader for Sunday liturgies.
• Coordinate music for major liturgical celebrations, including:

• Christmas
• Holy Week and Easter
• Advent services
• Parish feast days
• Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations
• Other significant parish events

• Plan and provide music for weddings, funerals, confirmations, First Holy Communion, parish missions, and other sacramental celebrations.
• Meet with families and individuals as necessary to assist in selecting appropriate liturgical music.
• Coordinate guest musicians when needed.

• Recruit, train, schedule, and support cantors for parish liturgies.
• Direct and rehearse the Adult Choir.
• Direct and rehearse the Children's Choir.
• Foster the musical and spiritual development of choir members and music ministers.
• Coordinate volunteer instrumentalists and singers as appropriate.

• Collaborate closely with St. Leo School administration and faculty regarding weekly school Masses and other liturgical celebrations.
• Assist in planning and coordinating music for school liturgies and special religious events.
• Encourage age-appropriate participation in sacred music among students.

• Maintain and organize the parish music library, including printed and digital resources.
• Oversee the care, maintenance, and tuning of parish musical instruments and related equipment.
• Coordinate the purchasing of music, subscriptions, and necessary music ministry resources.
• Assist with budgeting and stewardship of music ministry resources.

• Work collaboratively with clergy, parish staff, volunteers, and ministry leaders.
• Participate in staff meetings and parish planning activities as requested.
• Support the mission and evangelizing efforts of the parish through sacred music and liturgical ministry.

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with knowledge of and commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Thorough understanding of Catholic liturgy and sacred music.
• Proficiency in piano, organ, or another liturgical accompaniment instrument.
• Experience directing choirs and…