Director of Liturgy

Parishes • Winter Park, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Winter Park, Florida, is seeking a full time Director of Liturgy. We are committed to excellent music and liturgy and present a great opportunity to work in a dynamic parish within the Diocese of Orlando. The successful candidate will work together with an established Liturgy Team to plan for the liturgical life and needs of the parish. They will work together with the leaders of nearly 20 Liturgical Ministries made up of approximately 600 volunteer ministers across six weekend liturgies in two languages. The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees. 1. Authenticity : Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living 2. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness. 3. Courage : Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly. 4. Commitment : Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Catholic liturgical theology, praxis and norms, with a passion for fostering progressive solemnity across all parish liturgies.
• Experience recruiting, forming, and empowering volunteers for ministry, with exceptional interpersonal skills that engage pastorally while providing clear guidance and accountability in both verbal and written formats.
• Strong organizational and technological skills, including proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and parish management software, as well as a willingness to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Practice of the Catholic faith is required. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.
• Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (10 pounds).
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, and see up close and from afar.
• Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s (or Masters) Degree in Liturgical Studies, Pastoral Ministry or Theology; or equivalent education.
• Experience with Audio/Visual technology, or desire to learn.
• Prior experience in parish liturgical leadership (minimally 2-5 years).
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred but not required; candidates should have a familiarity with basic liturgical Spanish resources and texts.

Responsibilities

• Plan for the liturgical life and needs of the parish.
• Work with the leaders of nearly 20 Liturgical Ministries.
• Manage approximately 600 volunteer ministers across six weekend liturgies in two languages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree