Employment Opportunities

The Cathedral of Christ the King (CTK) is a thriving parish serving over 6,500 families in Atlanta, GA.  The Cathedral was founded in 1936 and became the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 1956.  Currently, Christ the King serves its parish community through three daily weekday masses, nine weekend masses, and over 100 ministries.

Associate Director of Youth Faith Formation
Full-Time

The Associate Director of Youth Faith Formation provides leadership, vision, and oversight for the parish’s Middle School Ministry, High School Ministry, and Confirmation preparation programs. Working collaboratively with the Director of Faith Formation, parish staff, clergy, volunteers, parents, and teens, the Associate Director fosters opportunities for evangelization, catechesis, discipleship, sacramental preparation, service, and community-building for youth in grades 6–12.

The Associate Director supervises Youth Ministry staff, recruits and develops volunteers, ensures compliance with Archdiocesan policies, and supports the ongoing mission of forming young disciples of Jesus Christ.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership, strategic direction, and vision for all Youth Faith Formation programs serving grades 6–12.
  • Oversee Middle School Ministry, High School Ministry, Confirmation preparation, retreats, service opportunities, mission experiences, and special events.
  • Supervise Youth Ministry staff and provide coaching, support, accountability, and professional development.
  • Recruit, train, develop, and retain volunteer Core Teams and catechists.
  • Ensure all programming is faithful to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
  • Develop strong relationships with parents and families and communicate regularly regarding ministry opportunities and sacramental preparation.
  • Develop and manage annual ministry budgets and track expenditures.
  • Oversee registration processes, records management, sacramental documentation, and reporting requirements.
  • Coordinate calendars, facilities scheduling, transportation, retreats, camps, and event logistics.
  • Ensure compliance with all Archdiocesan Safe Environment policies and procedures.
  • Work collaboratively with parish clergy, school leadership, Faith Formation staff, and other ministries.
  • Participate in parish-wide events, initiatives, and staff meetings.
  • Administrative responsibilities including:
    • Maintain, update and use all relevant databases/parish tools, Flocknote, Raisers Edge, eSpace, Learning Stream, website, etc. in a timely manner.
    • Prepare annual budget and oversee/track expenditures against budget.
    • Manage event and program registration, including management of registrations.
    • Maintain necessary office and program records (rosters, student and volunteer participation, Raisers Edge, sacramental records, sacramental follow up with other churches, student records for sacrament and program participation).
    • Attend required department meetings and others as needed.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

  • Baptized, confirmed, and practicing member of the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Faithful to the teachings of the Magisterium.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field; or possession or active pursuit of an Archdiocesan Master Catechist Certification.
  • Three to five years of experience in Youth Ministry or related pastoral leadership.
  • Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers.
  • Strong understanding of adolescent faith development and youth ministry best practices.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Strong administrative and project management skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, database management systems, and parish communication platforms.

To apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobopening@ctking.com.

Head Sacristan
Part-Time

The Head Sacristan is a part-time position that collaborates with the Cathedral Pastor, Liturgy Director and Liturgy Team Leaders in implementing the mission of the parish. They ensure all liturgical materials are available for the Priest and Liturgy Team Leaders. The Sacristan is a member of the Liturgy Department and works under the supervision of the Director of Liturgy. 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring all liturgical items are available for each liturgy on the Cathedral campus.
  • Ordering supplies and equipment for use during Mass.
  • Ensuring all vestments, vessels, and liturgical items are properly maintained and clean.
  • Oversee volunteer(s) to assist with cleaning and maintenance of supplies (e.g., linens).
  • Repair or replace items as needed.
  • Ensure Holy Water fonts and oil candles are stocked for daily use.
  • Oversee other sacristans
  • Organize storage of vestments and supplies.
  • Maintain inventory for items borrowed by the Archdiocese or other parishes.
  • Liaise with the Archdiocese as needed for Archdiocesan events requiring Cathedral liturgical equipment.
  • Attend staff meetings and others as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Teamwork and collaboration.
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, work independently, and meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

  • Office and parish environment
  • Social requirements, e.g., attending receptions, fundraisers
  • Physical requirements, e.g., lifting, standing for long periods

To apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobopening@ctking.com.

Nursery
Part-Time

The Cathedral Nursery is seeking new part-time employees to serve our children and their families during Sunday 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses. If you’re enthusiastic about child care and are interested in this paid position, please contact Bekkah Riecke at (404) 267-3692 or briecke@ctking.com.

Background check and Safe Environment training are required.

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