Liturgical Coordinator

Summary of Organization

Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Patrick’s are two bilingual (English/Spanish) Catholic parishes on Milwaukee’s south side, in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Every week our communities gather for five Sunday Masses in English and Spanish. Throughout the year we also gather for feasts and solemnities, and for the funerals, weddings and quinceañeras that mark the most important moments in families’ lives.

Summary of Position

The Liturgical Coordinator partners with ministers, musicians and volunteers to plan and celebrate the liturgy, so that every Mass and sacramental celebration is reverent, welcoming and rooted in the Church’s tradition. With careful organization, the Coordinator helps priests focus on presiding, ministers serve with confidence, and the people focus on prayerful worship. This part-time position reports to the Pastor and begins in January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, train and support Mass coordinators, lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, ushers, sacristans and altar servers
• Coordinate sacristans and volunteers so both churches and sacristies are ready for every Mass
• Coordinate the liturgical planning of baptisms, funerals, weddings and quinceañeras with families and parish staff
• Maintain the liturgical calendar and schedule visiting priests and paid musicians
• Support planning for Holy Week, Christmas and the Fiestas Guadalupanas

Qualifications (required)

• Practicing Catholic with solid knowledge of the liturgy and the liturgical year
• Professional working proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish
• Available every Sunday, plus some Saturdays, evenings and weekdays for weddings, quinceañeras and funerals
• Strong organization and follow-through; calm under time pressure
• Respectful, warm communication with volunteers, clergy and grieving families
• Comfortable with email and scheduling software
• Able to stand or walk for long periods and lift up to about 25 pounds
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful background check and Archdiocese of Milwaukee Safe Environment compliance before starting

Qualifications (preferred)

• Experience in parish liturgical ministry, such as sacristan or ministry scheduler
• Coursework or certification in liturgy, theology or pastoral ministry
• Familiarity with Latin American Catholic traditions and popular piety

Schedule

20–25 hours per week, including 3–5 hours every Sunday. The schedule varies with the liturgical calendar.

Salary

$20–$25 per hour, based on experience. This is an hourly, non-exempt position, and all hours worked are paid.

Our parishes provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable law and the religious mission of the Catholic Church.