General Summary of the Position

The Associate Director of the Office of Worship, in close collaboration with other Associate Director(s) of Worship, is the lead assistant preparing, planning, implementing, and archiving diocesan liturgical celebrations. The Associate Director manages all liturgical elements of the Diocesan Broadcast-Televised Mass and liturgies in Christ the Servant Chapel in the Pastoral Center. The Associate Director collaborates with other Associate Director(s) within the Office of Worship, with the other Ministries Offices, and with all other diocesan offices as needed. The Associate Director supports the work of the Office of Worship that relates to diocesan liturgical commissions and advisory committees as needed. The Associate Director communicates clearly and effectively with and collaborates well with pastors and parish staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

• Assists the Director of Worship and other Associate Director(s) in planning and implementing all diocesan Episcopal celebrations and major parish celebrations involving the diocesan Bishop or auxiliary Bishop.
• Works closely with the staff of the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in preparing and implementing diocesan liturgies.
• Supports the Office of the Bishop in liturgical matters related to celebrating the Order of Confirmation.
• Supports and implements all liturgical planning and preparation for the Diocesan Broadcast-Televised Mass.
• If needed, in cooperation with the Diocesan Translator, the Associate Director assists with English-Spanish translation of liturgical communications for the Office of Worship.
• Retains active membership in the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC), Region 10, and in the Southwest Liturgical Conference (SWLC). 
• Participates on the SWLC board as the official Diocese of Dallas representative.
• Assists with bookkeeping and accounting for the Office of Worship as needed.
• Other duties as needed by the Office of Worship.

Ministerial Responsibilities

• Manages all elements of liturgical maintenance and scheduling for Christ the Servant Chapel in the Pastoral Center.
• Maintains constructive parish relationships, including responsive communications and coordinating the purchase of liturgical resources as requested.
• Oversees and manages the purchase of all liturgical supplies and resources for the Office of Worship and other diocesan offices as requested.

Position Requirements

       Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Fully initiated and practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Knowledge and appreciation of the liturgy of the Catholic Church.

• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks and completing projects on deadlines.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.
• Knowledge of liturgical language and concepts, and able to communicate these well in both English and Spanish.
• Working knowledge of Church documents, especially those related to Christian Initiation and liturgy.
• Positive attitude in relationships; able to listen and communicate accurately with parish leaders.
• Knowledgeable in computer technology, with the ability to use the Microsoft Office suite and programming software.
• Familiar with accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management.
• Clear and responsive telephone and email communication skills.
• Enjoys working in a positive, affirming environment.
• Evening and weekend work is required for this position.

     Education and Experience:

• Graduate degree in theology, ministry, or a related field.
• Prior experience in parish liturgical or pastoral ministry (3-5 years) is essential (professional or volunteer).
• Strong skills in communication, especially in ministry/outreach to parishes and pastors, are essential.
• Familiarity with diocesan structure and diocesan-level ministry is helpful.
• Familiarity with the liturgies associated with Christian Initiation is helpful.

DO NOT REMOVE

This Position Description is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of the position may be changed at the sole discretion of the Diocese of Dallas Pastoral Center, which reserves the right to modify this Position Description without notice to the employee. This Position Description is not a contract and does not alter the employee’s at-will employment status.