Job Summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis invites applications for a part-time position as the Archdiocesan Youth Choir Director. Preferred candidates will have experience conducting and leading youth choirs, expertise in recruitment and retention of choristers, a strong desire to build community engagement throughout the archdiocese.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis has a rich history of sacred music particularly that of choral music. It is an exciting time as we are rebuilding what was once a very large and impactful ministry in the archdiocese. From the historic pontifical boys choir under the direction of William Diebels and Mario Salvador to the Archdiocesan Children’s Choir which was under the direction of John Romeri and Horst Bucholz. We now find ourselves with an incredible opportunity to etch another tremendous milestone in the rich history of sacred music in St. Louis.

Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include the support and assistance to the director of music in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive youth choir program for The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis. The program is to reflect only the finest music, including the vast repertoire for youth and treble choirs, settings of the Mass ordinary, the hymns and antiphons of the Catholic Church, including Gregorian Chant, music theory, ear training, solfege, as well as contemporary music that is consistent with the Roman Catholic tradition. The position requires the support and execution of the vision established by the director of music. The position requires the incumbent to function as the archdiocesan youth choir director, choir librarian, and to provide administrative support of the music department in collaboration with the director of music. This position is responsible for weekly rehearsal preparation, regular collaboration with the director of music in rehearsal instruction and repertoire selection, music theory lessons each week, and communications with parents and choristers. This position is 20-25 Hours a week.

Job Requirements

• The Archdiocesan Youth Choir Director shall have a four-year degree in music with a proven record of success working with children’s and youth choirs.
• This individual has held past youth choir director positions.
• This individual shall regularly attend continuing education workshops for youth choirs, training in Gregorian Chant, RSCM, and Ward Method.

Skills & Attitudes Required for Success in Job

• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and performance skills, patience, clarity, mentoring, ability to lead others in prayer, and possess a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work as a member and leader of a team.
• Timeliness and preparedness
• High degree of motivation