Liturgy Coordinator

Catholic Diocese of Raleigh; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Raphael the Archangel Catholic Parish in Raleigh seeks a Liturgy Coordinator to plan and coordinate liturgical and sacramental celebrations in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. The role recruits and trains parish volunteers and works closely with clergy, the Music Director, and ministry leaders to ensure vibrant worship experiences.

The position is full-time, on-site, and requires availability for weekend Masses, Holy Days, and special seasons.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic with parish ministry experience.
• Demonstrates collaborative ministry and commitment to Church vision.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and written/spoken communication skills.
• Proficient in or willing to learn Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Planning Center, ParishSOFT.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule liturgical and sacramental celebrations in multiple languages.
• Recruit, train, and schedule liturgical ministers (altar servers, sacristans, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, etc.).
• Coordinate with clergy, Music Director, and ministry leaders for worship services.
• Facilitate monthly meetings with liturgical ministry leaders.
• Oversee worship environment within budget and parish norms, honoring cultural diversity.
• Manage liturgical supplies inventory and maintenance of items.
• Schedule clergy using Planning Center and Google Calendar.
• Prepare reader documents for Masses and Holy Days.
• Participate in regular staff meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

Planning Center

Google Calendar

ParishSOFT

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Parish

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Posted Date

October 28, 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time / On-site / 37.5 hours including weekends, holidays, and evening work. These times include, but are not limited to, weekend Masses, Holy Days, the Christmas season, and Holy Week / Easter.

Position Summary:

Saint Raphael the Archangel Catholic Parish of Raleigh, is a vibrant, multicultural, multi-generational parish of over 4,000 families, including a dynamic pre-school and K-8 school. The Liturgy Coordinator works closely with clergy, the Music Director, and liturgical ministry leaders to plan and schedule liturgical and sacramental celebrations in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. This person recruits and trains parish volunteers (including, but not limited to, sacristans, altar servers, lectors, ushers, and Eucharistic ministers) to meet the needs of the parish.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clergy, parish and school staff, and volunteer leaders to plan and execute all worship services, including weekend Masses, Holy Days, penance services, weddings, funerals, as well as other liturgical and sacramental celebrations.
• Integrate liturgical planning with the Music Director to enhance parish liturgies in our Jesuit tradition.
• Recruit, train, and schedule liturgical ministers. Oversee and support all liturgical teams including but not limited to altar servers, sacristans, Eucharistic Ministers, ushers, lectors, etc.
• Facilitate monthly meetings with liturgical ministry leaders.
• Manage the worship environment within the constraints of budget, liturgical season, and parish norms, while integrating cultural elements from the rich diversity of our community.
• Oversee the inventory of liturgical supplies (e.g., hosts, wine, candles, incense, etc.), as well as the maintenance and good condition of all liturgical items.
• Manage scheduling for all clergy, using Planning Center and Google Calendar.
• Prepare reader documents for weekend Masses, Holy Days, and other liturgical and sacramental celebrations.
• Participate in regular staff meetings.
• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic with experience in parish ministry.
• Dedicated to collaborative ministry and the advancement of the vision of the Church.
• Possess excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills in both written and spoken word.
• Must be proficient in or willing to learn Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Planning Center, ParishSOFT, and related software.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background and reference check; must complete Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferential consideration will be given to those with proficiency in Spanish.