Liturgist & Text Editor for Missals and Hymnals

Phoenix Ocp; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 81,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with zero deductible

Dental and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan with employer 


12–14 paid holidays annually

Job summary

OCP is seeking a Liturgist to ensure the publication of high-quality missals, hymnals, and related materials. You will oversee text content for liturgical accuracy, coordinate with copyright holders, and ensure compliance with Church guidelines as part of the Worship Publications team.

The role requires extensive liturgical knowledge, strong editorial skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to maintain accuracy in calendars, texts, and marketing materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Liturgy or Theology (with equivalent liturgical experience).
• 3 years in a role with copyediting, proofreading, or project management as a key function.
• 5+ years of experience in a Diocesan office or parish ministry as Liturgist.
• Must be a practicing Catholic.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Advanced skills in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish (preferred).
• Technical aptitude with database and web-based tools/applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure text in missals/hymnals is liturgically correct and conforms to Church guidelines.
• Perform executive review on publications for quality.
• Coordinate with copyright holders including USCCB/CCD and Divine Worship Secretariat.
• Ensure accuracy of liturgical and calendar elements in publications.
• Address liturgical questions from customers and stakeholders.
• Participate in weekly music evaluation focusing on text.
• Review and approve proofreading corrections.
• Collaborate with marketing on liturgical content for collateral.
• Oversee and update the Permission Proof Library.
• Work with Product Coordinator to keep proofreading binders and change docs up to date.
• Lead liturgical advisory in music selection meetings.
• Update missal/hymnal data in MMDB.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time & project management

English & Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Liturgy or Theology

Tools

Database & web-based tools

Job description

OCP is seeking a Liturgist to ensure the publication of high-quality missals, hymnals, and related materials. You will oversee text content for liturgical accuracy, coordinate with copyright holders, and ensure compliance with Church guidelines as part of the Worship Publications team.

The role requires extensive liturgical knowledge, strong editorial skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to maintain accuracy in calendars, texts, and marketing materials.