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Wedding Coordinator
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A Director of Religious Education directs educational programs and activities for a denominational group such as a church or synagogue. Coordinates the work of volunteer religious education teachers and plans classes and curriculum designed to introduce children and adults to the beliefs and practices of the congregation or denomination.
$49,487 / year median in Missouri
+7% projected growth
Job Description
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Job Summary The Part-Time Wedding Coordinator serves as the primary liaison for couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage at St. Charles Borromeo Church. This position coordinates all logistical aspects of parish weddings, ensuring each celebration is well-organized, reverent, and in accordance with Catholic liturgical norms. The Wedding Coordinator works collaboratively with clergy, parish staff, musicians, and wedding parties to provide a welcoming and seamless experience from initial planning through the wedding day. Job Responsibilities Coordinate all parish wedding ceremonies from scheduling through completion. Serve as the primary contact for engaged couples throughout the wedding planning process. Communicate parish policies, procedures, and Catholic wedding guidelines to couples and wedding parties. Schedule, coordinate, and attend wedding rehearsals and wedding ceremonies. Collaborate with clergy, musicians, sacristans, and parish staff to ensure liturgical and logistical readiness. Prepare the church and necessary materials for rehearsals and wedding liturgies. Oversee ceremony timelines and coordinate participants to ensure an orderly and prayerful celebration. Provide a professional, welcoming, and supportive presence for couples, families, and guests. Maintain accurate wedding schedules, records, and required sacramental documentation. Assist with additional wedding-related administrative duties as assigned. Job Requirements Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines with attention to detail. Professional, dependable, and customer service-oriented. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required for rehearsals and wedding ceremonies. Familiarity with Catholic wedding liturgy and sacramental practices preferred. Experience in event coordination, hospitality, parish ministry, or a related field preferred. Commitment to supporting the mission, values, and teachings of the Catholic Church. The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening. .buttontext8cf5aa81ae4d1a72 a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext8cf5aa81ae4d1a72 a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #1a3048 !important; outline: none !important; } Our Mission We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed. .buttontext909e5791a6a72ef0 a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext909e5791a6a72ef0 a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #1a3048 !important; outline: none !important; } Benefits Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence. As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.