Director of Music

Location: St. John the Evangelist Parish, Indianapolis

Posted: September 25, 2024

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church is seeking a full-time Director of Music located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Director of Music for St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church will lead all liturgical and devotional music for the parish and various special events of the very lively and highly visited downtown parish, while working collaboratively with the entire Ministry Team for the Greater Mission of the Church.  Major responsibilities include:

Responsibilities:

  • Preparing, accompanying (organ and piano) and leading music for all Solemnity Masses including Weekend Masses, Holy Days and various special Masses hosted throughout the year.
  • Preparing, accompanying (organ and piano) and leading music for special devotional prayer including Adoration two times per week, Stations of the Cross, Processions, and special devotional worship.
  • Recruiting, growing, teaching and leading volunteer Traditional Choir, Young Adult Choir and Children’s Choir.
  • Recruiting, growing, teaching and leading volunteer cantors for all Masses, special liturgies and devotions.
  • Preparing and leading music for all parishioner weddings and funerals.
  • Leading music for the annual Christkindl Village Christmas Festival including Sacred Music Festivals in the Church, live stage throughout the festival and caroling groups within the festival.
  • Knowledge and maintenance of the sound system in the church, including training and coordinating sounds system techs for Sunday Masses, Daily Masses and Weddings.
  • Serving alongside the Ministry Team and working collaboratively with the pastor in various Spirit led ways to serve the Mission of the Church within and beyond music ministry including Hospitality and Welcome of New Parishioners

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Excellent leadership, organization and planning skills
  • Ability to organize and manage workload to meet deadlines
  • Ability to manage relationships in an effective, professional manner
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Education, Training & Experience

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
  • Proficient in organ and piano
  • Traditional & Contemporary Sacred music experience with the ability to lead choirs
  • Experience in composing, accompanying, singing and conducting
  • Knowledge of Universal Church Liturgical Documents and GIRM
  • Active, practicing Catholic committed to all Church teachings

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health plan
  • Employer contributed HSA for plan participants
  • FSA and Dependent Care FSA
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  •  403(b) matching

Please send resume to:

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
c/o Father Rick Nagel
126 West Georgia Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46225

For questions or more information contact Father Nagel at fathernagel@gmail.com.

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