Music Director and Organist

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume to:
Joyce Gaston, Office Manager at jgaston

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Wake Forest, NC

Posted Date

January 08, 2026

Position Summary:

The Music Director serves the parish as principal musician, organist, and choir director according to the highest professional standards established by this profession. The Music Director plans and coordinates the music program in order to facilitate the full and active participation of the congregation in the liturgical life of the church.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborates with clergy, staff, ministry leaders, volunteers, and musicians to plan and execute parish music.
• Administers a multifaceted music program including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and timely communication with other liturgical ministers.
• Develops specific choirs or ensembles and Cantors for Weekend liturgies.
• Conducts weekly rehearsals for the large choir and the two smaller choirs as needed. These rehearsals are held during the months of September through the Feast of Pentecost.
• Selects music for liturgical celebrations, with the pastor’s guidance and approval.
• Participates in and directs the liturgical music for the weekend English masses and some Bilingual masses.
• Supports and collaborates with the Spanish Choir for special occasions.
• Maintains choir library and liturgical/musical resources as needed.
• Meets with the bride and groom regarding wedding music. Provides music for weddings.
• Provides music for funerals.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Advanced degree in Music or other formal training is required.
• Three (3) years work experience related to Choir direction in a pastoral/church setting.
• A sense of traditional music programs geared to maximize participation of the congregation.
• Must be proficient on both the organ and piano.
• Must be a skilled choral director, including the ability to direct from the bench.
• An understanding of GIRM and the rubrics of the Roman Missal.
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training.