Catholic Music Director

Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
Position: Part-time

Duties:

• Lead and direct the choir and congregational singing during Catholic Mass and special services.
• Coordinate all musical selections and performances with the Catholic Service Chaplain.
• Organize and conduct weekly choir rehearsals, ensuring all music is prepared and rehearsed ahead of services.
• Provide musical support for special services, including Christmas, Easter, Holy Week, Ash Wednesday, and other liturgical events.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer musicians to maintain a vibrant and engaging music program.
• Set up and tear down equipment for rehearsals and services, ensuring instruments and materials are properly stored and maintained.
• Collaborate with chapel staff, volunteers, and other musicians to enhance the overall worship experience.

Requirements:

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a musician and/or choir director in a Roman Catholic Church setting.
• Proficiency in singing, piano/keyboard playing, and leading congregational singing during Mass.
• Strong knowledge of Catholic liturgical music, hymns, and choral arrangements.
• Ability to read music and effectively lead choirs and musicians during live services.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and engage constructively with chapel staff, volunteers, and parishioners.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in planning and executing musical elements of worship.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain appropriate dress and conduct that reflects the sacred environment of the chapel.