Children's Liturgy Choir Director

Job Summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation seeks a Part-Time Children’s Liturgy & Choir Director at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. This position cultivates a vibrant children's music ministry, teaches sacred music, and leads youth in liturgical celebrations.

Job Responsibilities

• Youth Choir Leadership & Direction: Direct and conduct the parish children’s choir for designated Sunday Masses, holy days, Christmas Eve, Easter, First Holy Communion, and special parish celebrations.
• Rehearsal Management: Plan, organize, and execute engaging weekly rehearsals focusing on vocal technique, pitch, rhythm, choral discipline, and liturgical understanding suitable for school-age children.
• Liturgical Planning: Collaborate with the Pastor, Director of Music, and Parish Liturgy Committee to select sacred music that aligns with the liturgical calendar and church guidelines for sacred music.
• Liturgical Participation: Provide keyboard (piano/organ) accompaniment and/or vocal leadership during rehearsals and designated children's liturgies.
• Program Growth & Recruitment: Proactively recruit children from St. Ambrose School, the parish PSR program, and the broader parish community. Foster a warm, encouraging environment that inspires youth to share their gifts.
• Administration & Communication: Maintain choir music libraries, manage rehearsal schedules, and maintain regular, clear communication with parents, guardians, parish staff, and school leadership.
• Child Safety: Maintain strict compliance with the Archdiocese of St. Louis Safe Environment Program (Prevent and Protect STL), ensuring a safe space for all children at all times.

Job Requirements

• Faith & Mission Alignment: Practicing Catholic in good standing who understands and supports the teachings, traditions, and mission of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Musical Expertise: Proficiency in vocal instruction and keyboard performance (piano required; organ proficiency preferred). Understanding of sacred music styles, traditional hymnody, and contemporary liturgical music.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Education, Sacred Music, or equivalent practical experience in parish music ministry preferred.
• Youth Engagement: Minimum 2 years of experience leading or assisting youth choirs, classroom music, or youth ministry programs.
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to build strong relationships with children, parents, and parish leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran, or disability status.