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Full Job Description
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is the spiritual home of the people of God here in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Central to our mission is Liturgy, and we are currently seeking new team members for this very important department. If you feel called to serve in this special ministry, we encourage you to apply.
CATHEDRAL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LITURGY
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the Cathedral Director of Liturgy and Music, and in collaboration with the Cathedral Pastor, the Assistant Director of Liturgy assists with daily and weekend liturgies,
as well as oversees and coordinates the special liturgical events taking place in the Cathedral.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job duties include, but are not limited to
Demonstrates behaviors in concert with the Cathedral Mission, values, policies and procedures.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships and communications with all constituencies, including pastoral staff, volunteers, Cathedral and Archdiocesan staff and co-workers.
Assists with and oversees Weekday and Sunday Masses in the Cathedral
Supports the Cathedral Team with throughout the varied liturgical seasons: Advent-Christmas, Lent, Holy Week and Easter, Ordinary Time, Holidays, Feasts and Solemnities, Stational Liturgies
Supports liturgical volunteers (i.e., lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, sacristans)
Serves as Cathedral Coordinator and main contact for Special Liturgical Events
Conducts annual meeting for all Special Liturgical Events Organizers
Keeps accurate list and schedule of all Special Liturgical Events
Prepares and maintains files for all Cathedral Special liturgical events
Oversees rehearsals of Special Liturgical Events when needed
Assists with set-ups for choir and musicians at Special Liturgical events
Assists with Cathedral Baptisms – overseeing set-up, logistics and flow
Oversees Cathedral sound system
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of Catholic faith, rituals and traditions
Three-plus years of experience in pastoral and liturgical environments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills – bilingual English/Spanish required
Some experience in media management (print, radio, television, livestream) preferred
Basic knowledge of Sound Systems
Flexibility regarding work schedule – weekends and evenings as needed
Excellent inter-personal skills and a team player approach
Must successfully pass the required background check and all requirements of the Archdiocesan Program for Child and Youth Protection prior to employment and maintain a satisfactory background check throughout employment.
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications and availability for this position at the Cathedral. Please send your materials to ebonaduce@olacathedral.org and write “Assistant Director of Liturgy” in the subject line of your email.