Director of Music and Organist Job at Church of the Holy Spirit in St. Louis

St. Gabriel the Archangel Roman Catholic Church

Address : Music Director Search Committee

6303 Nottingham Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63109

Contact : musicapplications@stgabrielstl.org

Daytime Phone : 314-353-6303

Website : https : / / www.stgabrielstl.org

Position Information

Position Title : Director of Music and Organist

Reports to : Pastor

Position Summary

The Director of Music and Organist oversees all aspects of liturgical music at the parish, in close collaboration with the Pastor. This includes planning, coordinating, and executing music for all liturgical celebrations.

As a professional musician with a deep understanding of Roman Catholic liturgy, the Director supports the Church’s evangelizing mission by drawing hearts to Christ through the beauty of sacred music. The ideal candidate will be a joyful, prayerful leader of the parish’s liturgical life, honoring and building upon its strong musical tradition while encouraging broader participation through new and renewed music ministries. The Director will foster excellence in both traditional and contemporary sacred music.

Parish Overview

St. Gabriel is a vibrant, multi-generational parish of 1,500 families in a strong urban neighborhood with a long-standing tradition of excellence in liturgy and sacred music. The parish has many active lay ministries and a K–8 school of nearly 500 students with a full time music teacher and a full time band director. The parish also presents an annual summer musical theater production. Additional parish details include :

• Four weekend Masses (three with music) :

Saturday 5 : 00 p.m.; Sunday 6 : 30 a.m. (no music), 10 : 00 a.m. (Adult

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Ensembles & Weekly Responsibilities

Organ and Instruments Description

Upright piano in the Director’s office

Compensation and Benefits

Timeline

Position Posted : August 1, 2025

Application Deadline : September 30, 2025

Start Date : Flexible, but no later than January 1, 2026

Application Information

Please submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing your musical, liturgical, and educational background, relevant Catholic parish experience, and references to the above email address. Résumés will also be accepted. Additional materials may be requested.

EEO / AA Statement

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is committed to providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of every individual, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or any other status protected by law. However, as a religious organization, we reserve the right to hire individuals whose beliefs and conduct align with our religious mission and values.

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