Ecclesiastical Stone Sculptor and Finisher

Near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Area (Relocation Required)

Sanctus Stone Works is seeking an experienced stone sculptor and architectural stone finisher to join our growing studio near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This is not a production factory position. We are looking for an artist who is passionate about traditional Catholic art, architecture, sculpture, and the permanence of stone craftsmanship.

Our work includes hand-finishing marble and limestone statues, altars, baptismal fonts, architectural carvings, monastery projects, church restorations, and custom ecclesiastical commissions inspired by the great cathedrals and churches of Europe. If you have a deep appreciation for Catholic theology, history, sacred art, and traditional craftsmanship, and possess the skill to transform raw stone into a work of art, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Hand-finish marble, limestone, and other natural stone using traditional and modern techniques
• Remove CNC machining marks and refine surfaces to the highest artistic standards
• Execute architectural carvings and sculptural details that precisely match CAD design drawings and specifications
• Create and reproduce a variety of stone finishes ranging from rough-hewn textures to finely refined surfaces
• Use chisels, pneumatic carving tools, rasps, rifflers, diamond abrasives, grinders, Dremel tools, and polishing equipment
• Move and handle stone blocks, sculptures, and architectural elements using forklifts, hoists, lifting equipment, and shop machinery
• Assist with project assembly, preparation, and quality control
• Travel periodically for church restoration projects, monument restoration, sculpture installation support, and field work when required
• Collaborate with designers, architects, sculptors, and craftsmen to achieve historically accurate and architecturally correct results
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional workshop environment

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of stone carving, stone sculpting, or architectural stone finishing experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with marble, limestone, or comparable carving stone
• Strong understanding of sculptural form, proportion, and architectural detailing
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, elevations, sections, and design documents
• High attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship
• Ability to safely lift and maneuver heavy materials
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel when required
• Passion for traditional Catholic architecture, sculpture, history, and theology
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with ecclesiastical art and architecture
• Background in restoration or conservation work
• Experience operating forklifts, hoists, cranes, or rigging equipment
• Familiarity with Gothic, Romanesque, Renaissance, or Classical architectural styles
• Experience with ornamental carving, statuary, or monument work
• Additional skills in woodworking, carpentry, metalworking, stained glass, painting, mold making, casting, or related traditional crafts

What Makes This Position Unique

This position offers the opportunity to work on projects rarely encountered in modern construction:

• Marble and limestone statues
• Traditional Catholic altars
• Baptismal fonts
• Monastery projects
• Historic restoration work
• Architectural carvings
• Church renovations and new construction
• Unique custom sculptural commissions

The successful candidate will help create work intended to endure for centuries of prayer.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and demonstrated skill
• Paid travel for qualifying restoration and field projects
• Opportunity for advancement within a rapidly growing studio
• Work on meaningful projects that combine art, architecture, craftsmanship, and faith
• Access to specialized tools, equipment, and training

Location Requirement

This is an on-site position. Applicants must be willing to relocate to the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania area. Remote work is not available.

Why the Gettysburg Area?

Located in the rolling countryside just outside Gettysburg, our studio offers access to some of the most historic and culturally significant destinations in the United States.

• 15 minutes from downtown Gettysburg and the Gettysburg National Military Park.
• 30 minutes from the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Mount St. Mary's University, the Fairfield Carmelite Convent, and the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.
• 1 hour from the mountains, hiking trails, and scenic overlooks of the Appalachian region.
• 1.5 hours from Washington, D.C., including the National Gallery of Art, Smithsonian museums, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Catholic University, and countless historic monuments.
• 1.5 hours from Baltimore's Inner Harbor, museums, and historic architecture.
• 2.5 hours from Philadelphia, home to Independence Hall, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and some of America's finest historic churches.
• 3.5 hours from New York City, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Met Cloisters, Central Park, and some of the most significant architectural and cultural institutions in the world.
• Within driving distance of some of the nation's most important Catholic shrines, monasteries, seminaries, and historic churches.
• Surrounded by farmland, historic towns, battlefields, and landscapes that have inspired artists, craftsmen, and historians for generations.

For those who appreciate history, architecture, craftsmanship, and the outdoors, few regions offer as much within a short drive as south-central Pennsylvania.

Hiring Process

Round One: Initial Interview

After submitting an application form, qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule a brief introductory phone interview.

Round Two: Studio Interview

Selected candidates will be invited to visit our studio near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for an in-person interview, facility tour, and skills discussion.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A completed application at: forms.gle/K5KB3JQ7FtDwDKEn9
• Resume to contact@sanctusstoneworks.com
• Portfolio of completed stone carving, sculptural, architectural, restoration, or related work
• Brief statement describing your interest in traditional Catholic art, architecture, history, and craftsmanship

We are seeking artists who desire more than a job. We are building a studio dedicated to preserving and advancing the traditions that produced the great churches, monasteries, and works of sacred art of the Western world.