What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sacristan For Parish (NE) position at AOB?
St. Athanasius Catholic Church, located in Curtis Bay, seeks candidates for a Sacristan. The Sacristan is responsible for the overall management of the sacristy: including, overseeing preparations for liturgical celebrations, the day-to-day care and maintenance of liturgical vessels, vestments, church furnishings and decorative objects, and the ordering of supplies. This is a part-time position, working 10 weekly hours, including Sundays.
Essential Functions
- Leads the preparation of liturgical celebrations and ensures part-time and junior sacristans have what is needed for Masses they coordinate.
- Maintains good order in the sacristy.
- Orders supplies and candles for the church.
- Arranges books and binders for weekend Mass.
- Trained to operate sound system.
- Coordinates with office staff, funeral homes, and bereavement ministry for funeral planning.
- Locks church after worshipers have departed.
- Coordinates with the maintenance department to resolve maintenance needs, including proper cleaning and care of the building and furnishings.
Position Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- General knowledge of the Catholic Church; including sacraments.
- Knowledge of the parts of Mass or willingness to learn and be an integral part of Mass.
- Basic level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Dependable.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to project a courteous, warm, and welcoming image.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Pay Rate: $15.00, Hourly
Benefits:
We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.
Salary : $15