Student Music Minister

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Student Music Minister

Academic Year

2026-2027

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Student Music Minister is part of a team that serves at the 11 AM Mass as a member of and musical leader for the Laudate Choir. As a leadership team member of the Music Ministry, the Music Minister also serves at major university liturgies and prayer events sponsored by University Mission and Ministry.

Essential Functions

Ministerial presence and service at the 11 AM Sunday Mass.
Serves at major university liturgies and prayer events sponsored by UMM.
Fosters a sense of community, service and ministerial investment within the members of the Laudate Choir, and Music Ministry as a whole.
Supports the spiritual growth of the Music Ministry and Campus Ministry through the participation in, and planning of, retreats.
Assists the DMM and Liturgy & Music Assistant in establishing a communal repertoire of sung prayer for the university community.
Assists the DMM and Liturgy & Music Assistant in administrative duties such as, but not limited to: communication within the choir, weekly rehearsal plan, copyright filing, maintaining music, assisting with area fellowship gatherings.
Practices their craft regularly to ensure preparation for rehearsals and liturgical prayer.
Attends Music Ministry and Divisional Formation Sessions.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to proficiently read music: identify rhythms and pitches, including matching pitch.
Applied skills in voice, guitar, piano, or another instrument.
Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office.
Openness and self-motivation to seek out opportunities that will supplement and broaden the minister's entry level experience/knowledge of music/liturgical ministry.

Required Education

Current UIW student.

Required Work Experience

Previous experience singing or playing in a music ministry, choral ensemble, or instrumental ensemble such as a band or choir (e.g. parish choir, UIW Cardinal Chorale/Singers, UIW Laudate Choir).

Preferred Qualifications

n/a.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

n/a.

Work Hours

Sunday - Thursday; 10 hours a week.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift and/or move at least 15 lbs (i.e., equipment and materials related to the position or within the office).