Director of Sacred Music

Location: St. Peter Parish, Mansfield, Ohio

Posted: May 8, 2025

Overview
St. Peter Parish has been blessed with decades of strong liturgical music that is rich and diverse, spiritually inspiring people of all ages. Its musical ministry is comprised of assistant organists, along with instrumentalists, choirs, and cantors who desire to enhance the faith life of those who attend the various parish liturgies.
The current Director of Music is retiring this summer after many years of fruitful service and is willing to be flexible with the start date of the new hire. The person who fills this position needs to have a passion for liturgical music and desire to instill that in the music ministers and the parish community.

Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of experience with a strong background in both traditional and contemporary sacred music
  • High proficiency in organ and piano playing
  • Strong ability in forming and directing cantors, choirs, and other musicians
  • Desire and ability to collaborate well with other parish staff in a team environment
  • Practicing Catholic with knowledge and respect for Catholic liturgical norms and principles

Responsibilities

  • Plans and prepares music for all parish liturgies.
  • Coordinates with the assistant organists/pianists to provide for all parish liturgies.  
  • Directs the parish choirs during two of the four weekend Masses and the weekday school Mass.
  • Recruits and develops cantors, choir members, and instrumentalists.
  • Plans and organizes weekly rehearsals.
  • Weekly practices playing the organ and piano in preparation for the weekend Masses and other liturgies.
  • Continues personal growth and learning in the area of sacred music.
  • Stays informed with pertinent diocesan and ecclesial documents pertaining to sacred music and the liturgy.
  • Maintain licensure of all printed music and copyright expenditures.

Church Employment
Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Catholic Church. Their behavior must not violate the faith and morals of the Catholic Church, such that it causes scandal to others.

Application Material
Resume with a cover letter and 4 references (3 professional and 1 ecclesiastical).

Key Information
Reports to the pastor.
Full-time/Salary/Exempt
This position offers a competitive salary and benefit package.
Apply by emailing relevant information to resume@myspartans.org, copying fr.john.miller@gmail.com. 

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