Greater Dayton

Posted: August 20, 2021

Saint Francis of Assisi is a growing parish with talented and energetic volunteers and staff serving over 2000 families. We are seeking a Director of Religious Education (DRE).

This position is full-time with a regular but flexible schedule, working 40+ hours per week. The role of this position is to serve as a member of (and supervise) a pastoral team responsible for catechetical programs at St. Francis (including Christian formation, religious education and sacramental preparation) designed to lead adults, young adults, youth and children in the faith community to maturity of faith through instruction and formation in the Christian life.

The DRE is a person who is a fully initiated and practicing member of the Catholic Church. A degree in Theology or Catholic Studies is preferred along with experience in leading and implementing religious education programs.

Please see the full job description for the DRE position at http://sfacc.org/documents/.

The St. Leonard Catholic Faith Community is seeking a part-time Music Director/Minister.

The Music Director/Minister will prepare music selections and conduct weekly Sunday morning choir rehearsals before Mass, as well as weeknight rehearsals as needed, particularly in preparation for Advent, Christmas, Triduum and Easter. She/he is also responsible to attend monthly meetings and participate as an active member of the Prayer and Worship Ministry. She/he should also accompany and direct music for all Community liturgies. This includes our weekly 10:30am Sunday celebrations, Triduum services, Holy days of obligation, Reconciliation services and all funerals (when available). The piano is our main instrument of use. We do have an organ but it is not used as much. Salary is negotiable.

Queen of the Apostles Church, a Marianist community, has an immediate opening for a part time Religious Education Coordinator. This position will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating all activities relating to preparation and provision of religious education (RE), sacramental preparation and youth ministry coordination of the children of the Queen of Apostles Community in Beavercreek, OH. Position requires an average of 25 hours per week.

Posted: June 22, 2021

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is accepting applications for the full-time position of Director of Communications for Campus Ministry at Wright State University.

Catholic Campus Ministry at Wright State University is committed to inviting every member of the Wright State Community to encounter, follow, and share Jesus Christ and His Church.  The Director of Communications will be responsible for pursuing this mission using video and print media, within the vision of the Director of Campus Ministry at Wright State University.

The Director of Communications will be responsible for building and maintaining an attractive and inviting outreach to students on campus, using livestreaming, promotional videos and trailers, catechetical videos, newsletters for the chapel community, social media, and the ministry’s website.  The Director of Communications will work to promote the various series, events, and programs of the chapel, and will work alongside FOCUS missionaries, other chapel staff, and students in augmenting the ministry of the chapel.  Applicants should be able to work within a vision set by the Director of Campus Ministry, but also to operate with great initiative and innovation, imitating other successful programs and developing new strategies to best accomplish the Gospel mandate to make disciples within this vineyard of Wright State University.

The Director of Communications will be required to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.  Applicants are expected to have basic equipment for the position, and to be able to guide the Director of Campus Ministry to purchase additional equipment on a limited budget.

Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, resume, application, and a portfolio (ideally via link) of any print, video or digital creative the applicant has produced, including a video demo reel.  Particular attention will be paid to video production ability: lighting, editing, shot composition, audio capture, technical knowledge of cameras and lenses, etc. At a later point in the application process, applicants will be requested to design a weekly newsletter to exhibit their graphic design skills on a deadline.

Click for full job description. Deadline for Applications is Monday, July 26th.

Queen of the Apostles Church in Beavercreek, OH (Marianist Community) has an immediate opening for a part time Choir Director.

Responsibilities include: 

  • Facilitate and coordinate with liturgical team music for all liturgies, including Sunday Mass, Advent, Holy Days and Holy Week.
  • Attend Leadership Team meetings and Community Town Hall meetings monthly.
  • Select and purchase comprehensive worship resources.
  • Distribute music selection copies to: liturgy committee members, signer coordinator and signers, and the Deacon/office staff for all Masses.
  • Attend planning meetings for weddings, funerals and memorial Masses.
  • Provide music selections for the choir.
  • Direct weekly choir practice and practice before Mass.
  • Create and submit a yearly budget.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Click to learn more about the Queen of Apostles community.

Posted:  06/07/2021

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church has an opening for a full time Coordinator of Music Ministry to lead the music program for the parish helping the worshipping community to pray by supporting liturgies with vibrant and inspirational music.

Candidate for this position should be proficient in organ and piano, be able to sight read music and have suitable vocal skills. Candidate should be passionate about the church’s liturgical tradition as well as today’s current practice. This candidate will be a staff member, attend staff meetings and work collaboratively with pastoral staff.

The Coordinator of Music Ministry plans and leads music at two weekend Masses, Saturday 4:30pm and Sunday 11:00am with choirs, Thursday morning school Mass, funeral Masses, all Holy Day Masses and special liturgies and events as needed. Providing music at weddings is additional compensation.

Responsibilities include directing and rehearsing choirs and volunteer musicians, creating power point presentations for Masses, file and maintain music records, coordinate music ministry bulletin communications, care for musical equipment and the operation of sound equipment.

This candidate should have the ability to cultivate and recruit volunteers for participation in the Music Ministry program both choir and musicians.

We are located at 2300 South Smithville Road in Dayton, Ohio conveniently off State Route 35.