Saint Joseph Parish

Director of Music Ministry
This is a full-time, professional, ministerial position with benefits.  The Director of Music will oversee, direct and coordinate the music ministries for all Liturgy and Parish worship including our Hispanic and Elementary School liturgies.  The successful candidate will recruit, train and oversee all musicians, choirs (both English and Spanish speaking choirs), cantors, song leaders and other music volunteers, must be knowledgeable and comfortable with traditional, contemporary and praise and worship music.  He or she will also serve as a resource to parish ministries and develop a plan for introducing new repertoire. 

This person must work collaboratively with the Pastor, Parish Clergy, and all Parish Staff. Qualified applicants must be highly organized, possess a friendly demeanor, and dedicated to St. Joseph’s mission of becoming a parish of authentic, missionary disciples.  The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a pastoral musician and proficient in both the piano and organ.  An excellent working knowledge of Catholic worship is required and the ability to converse in Spanish will be a plus.  Job offer is contingent on the successful passing of the mandatory background screening, completion of the VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” program and reference checks. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To apply send cover letter, resume and references to: 
Father James Hatfield
c/o St. Joseph Church
613 North Tuscarawas Ave. Dover, Ohio 44622
or email,  stjosephchurch@roadrunner.com

Coordinator of Youth Minister
The ideal applicant must be a practicing Catholic and exhibit an attitude and behavior for cultivating lifelong learning and development in faith.  He/she must possess a bachelor’s degree in religious education, theology or the equivalent. Catechetical, professionalism, flexibility, communications and public relations skills are essential for this position; must have superior written skills and oral communication, and excellent interpersonal skills to work with children, parents, parish staff, and the parish priest. Passing a background screening and completion of the VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” course are mandatory.  Salary is commensurate with education and experience. 

To apply send cover letter, resume and references to: 
Father James Hatfield
c/o St. Joseph Church
613 North Tuscarawas Ave. Dover, Ohio 44622
or email,  stjosephchurch@roadrunner.com