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.