Catholic Music Director/Musician

Catholic Music Director/Musician

Location: Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

Employer: GDR Defense

GDR Defense is seeking a qualified Catholic Music Director/Musician to lead the music ministry for the Luke AFB Catholic Community. The selected candidate will plan, prepare, and direct appropriate Catholic worship music for weekly Masses, rehearsals, holy days, funerals, memorials, and other special services.

Key Responsibilities

Lead congregational singing and direct the Catholic praise team.
Play an appropriate musical instrument and sing during services.
Plan, sight-read, arrange, improvise, and prepare liturgical music.
Conduct at least one weekly rehearsal and support two weekly services.
Prepare lyrics and presentation slides for services.
Recruit, train, schedule, and coordinate volunteer musicians.
Coordinate service requirements with the Lead Chaplain/Priest.
Attend required music-program meetings and training.
Care for chapel facilities, instruments, sound equipment, and issued keys.
Ensure uninterrupted coverage by coordinating qualified substitutes for approved absences.
Minimum Qualifications

Two years of college-level music education or equivalent church/chapel music experience.
Demonstrated experience leading Catholic liturgical music and congregational worship.
Strong vocal leadership and instrumental performance skills.
Ability to sight-read, arrange, improvise, play, and score music.
Experience leading praise teams and working positively with volunteers.
Fluent in spoken and written English.
Professional appearance, conduct, reliability, and punctuality.
Ability to pass the required criminal-history background investigation.
Schedule and Conditions

The position supports approximately 150-plus rehearsals, services, and special events annually. Weekly, weekend, evening, holiday, funeral, and occasional special-event availability is required. The Music Director must arrive at least 15 minutes before each rehearsal or service. Rehearsals generally last one to two hours.