Liturgist

Job Description

TO APPLY: Visit www.ocp.org/en-us/careers, click on View Current Openings, click on the position title and submit your application along with the requested application materials.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

OCP is seeking a Liturgist to help ensure the publication of the highest quality missals, hymnals, and ancillaries. This position will support the Worship Publications team with liturgical expertise and determine and oversee the text content of missals and hymnals, ensuring adherence to Church guidelines and liturgical documents.

WHO WE ARE

OCP is a self-supporting, non-profit Catholic publishing company striving to help people encounter God and His love through music and liturgical resources. At OCP, we value Empathy, Humility, and Passion in our teammates. We also support our employees with great benefits and opportunities for growth. We think it's a great place to be a part of, and we think you will, too. If you are interested in joining our team and have the experiences described below, we would love to hear from you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring that text in OCP missals and hymnals (drawn from the ritual books) is liturgically correct, conforms to Church guidelines, and meets the expectations of copyright holders
Perform executive review on publications to ensure quality
Along with the Manager, serve as one of Worship Publications' primary contacts with the copyright holders of liturgical texts in our missals, including the USCCB's Committee on Divine Worship (BCDW/CCD), and the Secretariat for Divine Worship
Ensures the accuracy of liturgical and missal calendar elements in Today's Liturgy, Liturgia y Cancion and other worship publications
Responsible for addressing liturgical questions from customers and other internal and external stakeholders
Participates in weekly music evaluation and selection process for missals and hymnals, placing particular focus on text
Review and approve corrections noted by proofreaders
Consult with marketing on content of catalog, webinars, mailers, and other marketing collateral materials to ensure they are presented in a liturgically correct way
Oversee and update the Permission Proof Library as needed
Work closely with Product Coordinator to ensure Worship publications proofreading binder and Global changes document are up to date

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in music selection committee meetings to offer liturgical and theological advice
Updates missal and hymnal data in MMDB as needed
Remain up to date on norms and documents related to Catholic liturgy
Represent OCP at conventions, conferences and workshops as needed
Provide internal training sessions on OCP products
Provide internal training sessions on liturgy
Assist OCP departments requiring liturgical expertise or advice
Monitor the USCCB Divine Worship Newsletter and communicate relevant updates to all internal stakeholders
Create and share documentation that aids in the completion of the essential duties
Proofread Marketing material related to missals and periodicals
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Liturgy or Theology (with equivalent liturgical experience)
3 years in a position where copyediting, proofreading, or managing projects was a key function
5+ years of experience in a Diocesan office or parish ministry as Liturgist
Nature of role requires the Liturgist to be a practicing Catholic
Superior attention to detail
Excellent time and project management skills
Advanced skills in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish (preferred)
Technical aptitude, particularly in database and web-based tools/applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Advanced skills in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish (preferred)
Ability to read music is considered a plus
Copyediting and/or translating (English to Spanish and Spanish to English) experience beneficial

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Estimated starting pay range between $80,800 - $86,800, depending on qualifications and experience.

OCP has an outstanding benefits package to care for our employees and their families, including:

Medical insurance with a zero deductible and 90 percent premium coverage for employees and eligible dependents
Dental, vision, flexible spending, and life/long-term disability plans
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
Generous paid time off accruals and 12-14 paid holidays annually

OCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse workforce from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any category protected by law. Inquiries are encouraged from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our organization.

TO APPLY: Visit www.ocp.org/en-us/careers, click on View Current Openings, click on the position title and submit your application along with the requested application materials.

About the Employer

OCP (Oregon Catholic Press) is committed to providing the very best resources, music and service to Catholic parishes and worshipers all over the world; fulfilling our mission to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all.