Pastoral Associate and Worship Coordinator

Position: Pastoral Associate and Worship Coordinator

Location: Rochester Hills, MI

Job : 4999

# of Openings: 0

St. Irenaeus Parish, Rochester Hills, MI

The Pastoral Associate/Worship Coordinator is a committed joyful missionary disciple with a heart for service bringing others closer to Christ through full, conscious, and active participation in the sacramental life of the church. This is a full-time position (32 hours a week) with benefits. Some weekend and evening hours are required for Masses and other celebrations.

• Coordinate the provisions of quality liturgical and para-liturgical celebrations.
• Work with staff and volunteer ministers to ensure that we are a hospitable, welcoming and evangelizing community of faith.
• Oversee the training and scheduling of all liturgical ministers including:
  Ushers, Lectors, EME’s, Altar Servers, Sacristans, Funeral Servers, Art and Environment, and Altar Linens.
• Coordinate liturgical planning for funerals including meeting/planning with families and ministry before, during and after Mass.
• Support and coordinate liturgical services to senior centers and nursing facilities including:
  Grace, Danish Village (Samaritas) and Springs of Rochester Hills (Medilodge).
• Oversee the inventory and purchase of supplies needed for liturgies.
• Oversee the EME’s for the sick and the homebound.
• Work with the Parish Staff to promote unity as the Body of Christ.
• Perform other duties related to Worship and Liturgy as assigned by the Parish Priest for the overall mission of the church.

This person works in collaboration with the Pastoral Staff and reports directly to the Parish Priest in Solidum.

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Liturgy (preferred).
• Experience/understanding of Catholic Worship, the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, the New Evangelization and sacramental/liturgical celebrations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented with collaborative experience.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) and familiarity with church AV, sound and live streaming equipment.
• Must complete the Archdiocesan Protecting God’s Children training and pass a background check.

Please send letter of interest, resume, certifications and references/recommendations to frgerry