Job Location 0079 St. Joseph Parish, Issaquah - Issaquah, WA 98027 Position Type Part Time Salary Range $40.00 - $40.00 Hourly
The Wedding Coordinator supports couples with the celebration of their covenant of marriage at Mary, Queen of Peace, St. Joseph and Our Lady of Sorrows. For budgeting purposes, the estimated time of coordination per wedding is 10 hours. The typical number of weddings per year are between 10 and 12.
Major Responsibilities
Meet with couples to help them plan the details of their wedding, elaborating on general instructions or guidelines as needed.
Lead the wedding rehearsal the day before the wedding to walk through the liturgy with the couple and anyone else with a role in the liturgy and orient them with the space.
Be present on the day of the wedding for their arrival, pictures, the liturgy, and assist with any cleanup necessary, to ensure the smooth flow. May need to serve as the sacristan.
Work with the Marriage Preparation coordinator as needed, who supports the couple through the larger marriage preparation process and sends them the initial paperwork.
Additional Expectations
Must be normally flexible for evenings and weekends (Thursday, Friday and Saturday in particular).
Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs
In supporting this Sacrament, the Wedding Coordinator may be asked to be a Sacristan. Consequently, it would be essential to be a practicing Catholic.
Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.
Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.
The Archdiocese of Seattle is one of 170 dioceses--or geographic areas of responsibility--of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. The Archdiocese encompasses all of Western Washington, stretching from the Canadian to the Oregon border and from the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. There are 169 parishes and missions in the Archdiocese, serving 548,900 Catholics.
