Director of Liturgy

STS Peter & Paul Church; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Winter Park, Florida, is seeking a full time Director of Liturgy to lead liturgical planning and ministry coordination. The candidate will work with a large team across six weekend liturgies in two languages and with about 600 volunteers.

The role emphasizes Catholic liturgical theology, volunteer formation, and use of technology to support worship and parish life. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Catholic liturgical theology and praxis.
• Experience recruiting, forming and empowering volunteers with clear guidance.
• Strong organizational and technological skills; adaptable to new tech.
• Familiarity with parish management software and Microsoft 365Suite.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate liturgies with a team of volunteers and ministries.
• Recruit and form volunteers, ensuring pastoral guidance and accountability.
• Collaborate with liturgy leaders to support diverse weekend liturgies.

Skills

Catholic liturgical theology

Volunteer recruitment

Organizational skills

Tech proficiency (Microsoft 365)

Parish management software

Education

Bachelor’s or Masters in Liturgical Studies / Theology

Tools

Microsoft 365

Parish management software

Audio/Visual technology

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

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: Affining 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• 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.

CATHOLIC FAITH

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working hours of this position are not limited to an 8-hour day. This person will need to be available in the evening and weekends, as needed. Must be willing to work in conditions of stress and function well under pressure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the

performance of fundamental job duties. This person will have the abilities and

requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with

disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and

aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.