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Job Summary
Our Parish, on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, is looking for a part-time Sacristan. The Sacristan role is prominent and is responsible for providing a wide range of general professional support, overseeing day-to-day operations and procedures such as welcoming presence, preparation for liturgical services, and building operations for an orderly and clean environment. This position reports to The Director of Parish Operations and will work initially on Saturdays. Confidentiality, excellent organizational skills, and accuracy are essential, along with good customer relations and the ability to communicate clearly. The ideal candidate for this position is outgoing, a skilled multi-tasker, accurate and reliable.
Responsibilities and Duties
Provide a welcoming presence in and around the church, incredibly attentive to the safety and security needs of those who come to worship and pray.
Manage the total operation of the vesting and work sacristies and supervise those who volunteer there:
Prepare and set up for all liturgical services celebrated in the church on weekends and for those on weekdays during the hours when on duty.
Identify ushers and gift-bearers at weekend liturgies and support the Eucharistic ministers, lectors, and servers as needed.
Assist in securing all weekend collections of the church and provide security for those who weekly attend to emptying the poor boxes and candle stands.
Attend the regular laundering and repair of liturgical vestments, altar cloths, corporals, and other sacristy linen, and care and cleaning of all sacred vessels and objects, including the Baptismal Font.
Maintain the inventory of altar bread, wine, candles, charcoal, incense, and other items used regularly in the celebration of the liturgy.
Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the main body of the church, the vesting, and work sacristies, and assist in attending to the upkeep of the grounds surrounding the church:
Maintain and clean the vestibule of the church as necessary, paying particular attention to the orderliness of the materials displayed there and to the cleanliness of windows in the doors leading into the church.
Discard dead flower arrangements from the church and dispose daily of all garbage collected in the church and at its entrances.
Sweep daily the main steps and the ramped side entrance of the church. Discard any litter that accumulates on the front lawn several times a day.
Attend the care and cleaning of the choir loft, staircase, and the church restroom.
Assist in the church's seasonal decorating and the team of volunteers.
Arrange for the necessary storage and ongoing inventory of all items used to enhance the church's environment—burners, candles, holy days decorations, etc.
Distribute any packages or parcels left in the church or parish office to their proper destination for the Food Pantry and the Thrift Store.
Maintain a regularly scheduled walk-through of the church (outside the time of liturgy) and appropriately respond to any safety and security issues that may arise in the church or on its property. Contact outside authorities for the resolution of conflict as necessary.
Keep the Director of Parish Operations and the Pastor informed of all safety and security issues as appropriate, prepare accurate incident reports, and complete required work request forms for all maintenance and repair needs.
Respond to any other parish-related duties as necessary and as requested by the Pastor or his designee.
At the end of the day, and after a thorough inspection, turn out all interior lights and lock and secure all entrances to the church.
Must be available to work on weekends and flexible hours as needed (e.g., Holy Week, Christmas, etc.)
Qualifications and Skills
Self-motivated and bilingual (English/Spanish) with basic knowledge and understanding of the structure of Liturgical rites (e.g., mass, communion, baptism, funerals, etc.).
Quick learner, well-organized, and detail-oriented, ensuring the masses' smooth operation.
Responsible, reliable, and mature. The job involves respecting all materials and elements of the Altar.
Ability to work well and effectively with others in a team environment and willing to help out in situations.
Ability to meet physical demands required for the position.
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Location: New York. Upper West Side, Manhattan
Work Authorization: United States (Required)
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Financeoffice@hnj.nyc