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 Liturgy

This role oversees and directs all liturgical movement, collaborating with the rector, priests, archbishop, auxiliary bishops, and Director of Music and Liturgy. Particular attention on altar servers, ensuring that proper decorum and ceremonial style is observed at weekend Masses.

Primary Responsibilities:

Recruit and promote the formation of all liturgical ministers of the Cathedral parish, including: altar servers, ushers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, readers
Oversee schedule of liturgical ministers through designated software, Ministry Scheduler Pro
Schedule and conduct altar server training
Organize rehearsals prior to major liturgies (i.e. Holy Week)
Oversee and assist Mass leaders and sacristans in organizing and preparing for Mass
Work collaboratively with Episcopal Master of Ceremonies when the Archbishop is present
Assist as primary Master of Ceremonies for special liturgies presided over by auxiliary bishops
Liaison with visiting clergy to inform of the liturgical practices of the Cathedral
Participate in weekly clergy meeting on Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Attend staff, liturgy and department meetings
Attend other meetings as needed
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Team work and collaboration
Ability to prioritize, multitask, work independently and meet deadlines
Must be a practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church and have an understanding of liturgical tradition and laws as well as an awareness of current customs and trends

Apply for this position:

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

Sacristan Assistant for Baptism and Weddings

Sacristan Assistant for Baptisms and Weddings

The Sacristan Assistant is a part-time role reporting to the Sacristan. This position is responsible for the set-up and take down of baptism and wedding liturgies each Saturday, including the organization and placement of altar vessels, linens, furniture, and other liturgical necessities. This position works from 8:30 AM through the last wedding, as late as 7:30 PM, with intervals and breaks throughout the day.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Commitment to and knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy and worship
Availability to carry out responsibilities on weekends
Strong organizational skills

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

Administrative Assistant, Parish School of Religion

The PSR Administrative Assistant can be a part-time or full-time (40 hours/week) position that requires Sunday hours during the school year and some evening/Saturday hours. This position assists the Director of Religious Education with all aspects of administrative management and program coordination/execution (Parish School of Religion (PSR), Sacrament Preparation, Vacation Bible School (VBS), Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Gospel Dramas, Baptism Classes, Life of the Parish Events, and Sunday morning Nursery). This position reports to the Director, Religious Education.

Primary Responsibilities:
■ Responsible for communicating with families regarding sacramental records, scheduling of baptism classes, student make up work and other topics as needed.
■ Collaborates on and creates materials, lesson plans, activities, resources, crafts and communications with volunteers regarding resources in support of ongoing programming.
■ Collaborates and compiles materials and participant packets in support of parent and volunteer classes, meetings and sacramental celebrations.
■ Responsible for communicating with Priests/Other Parishes regarding Sacramental celebrations.
■ Responsible for organizing of student and catechist supplies, books and materials for various programs including PSR and VBS.
■ Responsible for data input and reporting into and out of various systems including Excel, MS Access, Learning Stream, ESpace, Raiser’s Edge, and Google docs.
■ Able to step in to teach classes and lead program modules when necessary.
■ Assist in volunteer recruitment to support programs.
■ Respond to in person, phone call and email inquiries regarding programming (PSR/VBS/Baptisms, other).
■ Provide visitors with accurate information about ministry activities.
■ Manage inventories of office supplies and reorders to support Religious Education programming.
■ Attend department and staff meetings as scheduled.
■ Assist other CTK personnel and clergy as needed.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
■ Active member of Cathedral of Christ the King.
■ College degree preferred.
■ Prior Catechist experience strongly encouraged.
■ Familiarity with age appropriate techniques, tools and resources.
■ Experience in managing volunteers.
■ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
■ Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
■ Strong computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Access, Word & Excel), email platform and database management.

Apply for this position
Email your resume to Elaine McCollum, Director of Religious Education, at emccollum@ctking.com.

Nursery Worker

The Cathedral Nursery is in need of part-time help to care for our children and their families during Sunday 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses. If you have a love and children and are interested in this paid position, or as a ministry volunteer, please contact Elaine McCollum at emccollum@ctking.com or (404) 267-3692. Background check and Safe Environment training are required.