Associate Director of Liturgy

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Director of Liturgy plays a crucial role in coordinating and supporting the liturgical and sacramental life of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte. Working closely with the Director of Liturgy, this individual ensures the liturgical and sacramental needs of the Bishop’s Office and diocese are met with reverence and precision.

This role offers a unique opportunity to serve the Church by collaborating with the Episcopal Master of Ceremonies, clergy, and parish leaders to enhance worship experiences and help the faithful encounter Christ more deeply through the liturgical life of the Church.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support liturgies for the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte – assists with the planning and execution of diocesan liturgical celebrations, ensuring all preparations are in place.
• Supports the guidance set by the Director of Liturgy and Bishop for the various liturgical seasons: Advent-Christmas, Lent, Holy Week and Easter, Ordinary Time, Holidays, Feasts and Solemnities, Stational Liturgies.
• Arrange necessary liturgical items – oversees the setup of liturgical items for diocesan liturgies, maintains the diocesan vestments, coordinates with support staff, and orders necessary consumables for liturgical celebrations.
• Assist the Bishop – provide liturgical support for the bishop’s events.
• Recruit and train liturgical catholic ministers – manage diocesan trainings for liturgical ministers.
• Maintain records and sacramental documents – keep accurate records for diocesan liturgies, confirmations, and liturgical functions.
• Collaborate with clergy and diocesan commissions – work closely with priests, deacons, musicians, and diocesan liturgical commissions to ensure reverent and well-executed liturgies.
• Ensure conformity with sacred space norms in line with Catholic teaching – work closely with clergy, parish building commissions, and the Construction Department in the renovation and construction of sacred spaces.
• Maintain communication points – respond to email/phone communication, ensure proper communication protocols in line with diocesan archival norms, and maintain the monthly Divine Worship newsletter.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of two years related experience in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Experience
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Preferred experience, but not required:
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgical norms, rubrics, and sacramental theology preferred
• Previous parish or diocesan liturgical experience
• Familiarity with liturgical music
• Knowledge of design and construction process

Skills

• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with clergy, staff, and parishioners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant software
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Physical

• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s Responsibilities.
• The position requires the ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods; frequent keyboard use/repetitive hand motion; occasional reaching/pushing/pulling/working overhead; occasionally lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• This is an on-site position based in Charlotte, NC, with travel to parishes, as needed, and the opportunity to work remotely from time to time with supervisor’s approval.
• Availability required for evenings, weekends, and holy days when the liturgy requires.