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Liturgist

Diocese Of Tucson

Job Location:

Oro Valley, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 30 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

St. Odilia Catholic Community

Job Description

Job Title: Coordinator Liturgy Status: part time

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Department/Location: St. Odilia / Tucson AZ

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Pastor is responsible for coordinating the liturgical and/or liturgical music programs for Sunday and other celebrations. The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received. (Eph. 4:1)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform as a lay ecclesial minister in support of the parishs spiritual and pastoral mission.
Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employees professional and private life and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
In consultation and with the pastor and/or liturgical committee develop the liturgical and music program for the parish including the formation of a choir and musical groups as necessary for liturgical celebrations.
Ensure that all liturgical participants musicians and choir members are well-versed in the liturgy of the Church and the propriety of their duties including an understanding of the rubrics of the Church.
Ensure that all participants are aware of Church protocol including maintaining an environment of respect and solemnity at all liturgical celebrations
Ensure that the liturgical programs and the music utilized is in accordance with the currently accepted practices of the Roman Catholic Church
Meet on a regular basis and maintain open communications with volunteers and provide training as necessary
Recruit and form musicians and choir members as necessary
Develop and manage a budget including as necessary supplies and song and music books for the liturgies.
Perform other duties as assigned

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding.

Basic Qualifications:

A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church; must also be a practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church
Excellent communications skills verbal and written; excellent human relations interpersonal skills
Exercise courtesy to fellow employees parishioners and the public.
Must be a self-starter; well organized; attention to detail perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times.
Proficiency in computer technology.
Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance.
Ability to successfully pass a background and criminal history check.

Education and Experience:

A bachelors degree in liturgy and liturgical music or equivalent training.
Experience in the liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church

Other/Preferred Skills:

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Covenants of Employment:

St. Odilia Catholic Community is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values teachings and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the Zero Tolerance Policy no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Parish when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.

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