Catholic Service Choir Director

Job Title: Catholic Worship Service Choir Director

Location: Luke AFB, Arizona

Duties: Shall Coordinate music requirements to support Sunday Masses, Masses for Special Feast Days, Funeral/Memorial Services (as requested), or other occasions including weekly practice for same and lead the music accompanist at all performances and rehearsals for these Masses.Direct all worship services providing preludes, postludes, and music for congregational singing at appropriate parts of the Mass.Assist the Catholic Priest in selecting suitable music for worship services, special community programs, and other services performed as part of the Catholic program.
Recruit volunteers to participate in musical groups.Conduct oneself in a professional and business-like manner. Education & Qualifications: A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music; preferred but not required.Minimum two years of directing experience within the past five years in a church setting.Preference will be given to those with experience directing Catholic Choirs.Strong preference will be given if that experience is in a military setting.The ability to maintain healthy, functional interpersonal relationships with co-workers, chapel staff, and parishioners.Possess a high level of technical musical ability, be able to sight-read music, and successfully pass an audition.Be able to provide instruction in music reading to members of the worship team.Possess no negative findings in a background check that would preclude working with children.Submit a rsum including academic and work-related references.