Director of Music Ministry
Saint John Neumann Parish
Company Website
Company Email
business@sjncatholic.org
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Gaithersburg, MD
Address
9000 Warfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20882
Description :
Title: Director of Music and Liturgy
Location: Saint John Neumann Parish, Gaithersburg, MD
Reports to: Pastor
Position Description
The mission of the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is to spread the light of the Gospel of
Jesus Christ to the world. In the faithful pursuit of this mission, the Archdiocese is seeking a
Director of Music Ministry for Saint John Neumann Parish. The ideal candidate will have a
considerable knowledge and reverence of the Roman Catholic faith and its liturgy.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Report to the Pastor and work collaboratively with other parish staff to manifest the parish’s
mission that calls to enable its parishioners to live the life of Jesus Christ and to share their God-
given talents for the benefit of each other and of society.
• Planning, preparation, and execution of music for all liturgical celebrations including weddings
and funerals. Play organ/piano for most English Sunday Masses as well as weddings and
funerals.
• Rehearse, direct, and accompany Parish Choir.
• Coordinate with Assisting Organist, Contemporary Choir Director, and Spanish Choir Director.
• Schedule all musicians, choirs and cantors.
• Ensure liturgical ministers are properly trained and scheduled.
• Maintain inventory of liturgical supplies.
• Prepare worship aids.
• Chairs, schedules and records notes for Liturgy Committee meetings and administers Liturgy
and Music budgets.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of Catholic music and liturgy.
• Catholic in good standing.
• Leadership, communication, planning and organizing skills and responsiveness to facilitating
the worship life of the parish.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
Education and Experience
• Master’s Degree in Music or equivalent education or experience.
• Three to five years in a parish setting preferred.
• Excellent organ, keyboard, and conducting skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to establish and maintain budgets.
Hours
This is a full-time position of 32-40 hours per week with expected weekend and evening hours.
How to apply :
Please send resume and letter of interest to:
Elizabeth Cannon
Business Manager
Saint John Neumann Parish
9000 Warfield Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
business@SJNCatholic.org