Overview
The Wedding & Events Coordinator supports couples families and community groups by ensuring that all weddings and events at the Cathedral are well-planned pastorally supported and smoothly executed. The role blends hospitality liturgical coordination administrative management and facility oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate all aspects of weddings and events including rehearsals ceremony flow logistics and on-site presence.
Guide couples through Cathedral policies pastoral expectations scheduling steps and required documentation.
Facilitate communication between couples clergy the Music Department and Cathedral staff.
Manage bookings agreements payments sacramental paperwork and verification of freedom to marry.
Promote and manage rentals of parish facilities including inquiries agreements setup/teardown coordination and vendor communication.
Recruit train and schedule volunteers to support weddings and events; maintain reliable backup coverage.
Maintain a warm pastoral and professional presence with all couples guests and renters.
Ensure liturgical integrity respectful use of Cathedral spaces and adherence to Cathedral policies.
Provide timely communication respond to inquiries within two business days and collaborate effectively with staff.
Maintain accurate records calendars and files for all weddings and facility rentals.
Skills & Competencies
Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
Excellent communication skills with a warm pastoral tone.
Ability to coordinate multiple moving parts and maintain calm under pressure.
Comfort working with clergy musicians vendors volunteers and diverse parishioners.
Ability to uphold confidentiality pastoral sensitivity and liturgical norms.
Professional appearance and conduct appropriate for sacred and celebratory settings.
Reliability in timekeeping scheduling and follow-through.
Experience & Knowledge
Background in parish ministry customer service event coordination or hospitality.
Familiarity with Catholic liturgy and sacramental preparation (or willingness to learn).
Comfortable managing volunteers and coordinating with multiple departments.
Work Schedule Expectations
Full-time non-exempt.
Regular schedule TuesdaySaturday with flexibility for Friday/Saturday weddings and events.
Ability to adjust hours based on event needs while maintaining the 40-hour workweek.
Responsiveness to urgent pastoral or facility matters when on duty.
Professional Requirements
Completion of Diocesan Safe Environment training and background check.
Participation in ongoing pastoral liturgical and hospitality formation.
Required Experience:
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Dedicated in 1914, our Cathedral is very blessed to serve as the Mother Church of the Diocese of Nashville and as the Cathedral Church of our bishop.