Pastoral Worship & Music Associate

Diocese of Orlando; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Orlando seeks an Associate for Worship to lead and coordinate liturgical and musical programs across the parish. You will work with the Director of Worship, clergy, and volunteers to plan Masses, holy days, and major celebrations, ensuring reverent liturgy and active participation.

You will also recruit, train, and support cantors, instrumentalists, and choirs, while managing worship environments and audiovisual needs, in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music, Liturgical Studies, Theology, Pastoral Ministry, or related field.
• Proficiency as organist/pianist and liturgical accompaniment.
• Experience coordinating parish liturgical celebrations and volunteers.
• Ability to plan and coordinate English and Spanish liturgies.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Worship in planning, preparing, and coordinating Sunday and weekday Masses and major liturgies.
• Collaborate with the Director of Worship, Pastor, clergy, and Liturgy Committee in developing liturgical plans and coordinating the Art and Environment Ministry.
• Prepare presider binders, liturgy sheets, worship aids, Universal Prayers, and other liturgical materials; coordinate audiovisual needs.
• Collaborate with Director of Worship in planning children's liturgies, Spanish-language celebrations, and other parish events.
• Ensure compliance with liturgical norms, diocesan policies, and copyright requirements.
• Evaluate parish liturgical celebrations and propose improvements.
• Lead and administer parish music ministry; support musical standards and active participation.

Skills

Organist/pianist proficiency

Communication with ministry coordinato

Volunteer recruitment & training

Coordination of liturgical ministries

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music, Liturgical Studies, Theology, Pastoral Ministry, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Finale

Affinity

Canva

Audiovisual equipment knowledge

Job description

The Diocese of Orlando seeks an Associate for Worship to lead and coordinate liturgical and musical programs across the parish. You will work with the Director of Worship, clergy, and volunteers to plan Masses, holy days, and major celebrations, ensuring reverent liturgy and active participation.

You will also recruit, train, and support cantors, instrumentalists, and choirs, while managing worship environments and audiovisual needs, in English and Spanish.