Coordinator of Liturgy and Music - Little Flower - Waukegan - Vic. I
Archdiocese of ChicagoWaukegan, Illinois, United States
Posted October 29, 2025
40000 - 50000 USD year
Part Time
About the Company
The Archdiocese of Chicago is the third‑largest Roman Catholic archdiocese in the United States, serving more than 2.2 million parishioners across 221 churches under Cardinal Blase J. Cupich. It operates one of the nation’s largest private Catholic school systems, consistently earning Blue Ribbon Awards of Excellence, and runs Catholic Charities, the region’s largest nonprofit social‑service agency that assists about one million people annually in Cook and Lake Counties. The archdiocese also pioneers community‑based initiatives such as the national‑scale Pastoral Migratoria immigrant‑to‑immigrant ministry and a violence‑prevention program that partners with local organizations to address the root causes of Chicago’s violence. Together, these programs reflect the archdiocese’s commitment to education, social justice, and mission‑driven outreach, offering diverse career opportunities for those who want to serve the Church and the broader community.
Job Description
The Coordinator of Liturgy and Music is responsible for assisting the Pastor in planning and implementing liturgical celebrations, including sacramental celebrations, and ensuring the public prayer space is welcoming and witness to the faith. The coordinator leads the parish liturgy teams, plans music and song for weekend masses, and collaborates with staff and volunteers.
Requirements
- Accomplished pianist (required) and organist (preferred)
- Previous experience participating in parish liturgical ministry
- Available to work weekend masses, weddings, funerals, and Quinceaneras
- Knowledge and ability to report music to One License
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with clergy, staff, parish leaders and volunteers
- Practicing Catholic and understanding and support for Catholic Church teaching, mission
- Comfort with multi-cultural and multi-ethnic expressions of liturgy; ability to support and facilitate devotional life and popular religiosity
- Vision and understanding of evangelization
- Ability to form and nurture a community of missionary disciples through encounter, accompaniment and sending forth
- Mature discipleship evidenced in ability to comfortably witness to one’s own faith journey
- Developed skills in leadership and management; strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package
- Competitive compensation and benefit programs
