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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 highly visible and is responsible for providing a wide range of general support in a professional manner; 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 key, 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, being especially 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 the emptying of the poor boxes and candle stands.
Attend to the regular laundering and repair of liturgical vestments, altar cloths, corporals and other sacristy linen; along with the care and cleaning of all sacred vessels and objects, including the Baptismal Font.
Maintain the inventory of altar breads, wine, candles, charcoal, incense and all 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 as necessary, the vestibule of the church, 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. Several times a day, discard any liter that accumulates on the front lawn.
Attend to the care and cleaning of the choir loft and staircase, as well as the church restroom.
Assist in the seasonal decorating of the church along with the team of volunteers.
Arrange for the necessary storage and on-going inventory of all items used to enhance the environment of the church—burners, candles, holy days decorations, etc.
Distribute to their proper destination any packages or parcels left in the church or the parish office for the Food Pantry and/or 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 and prepare all appropriate incident reports as well as 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 need arises (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 detailed oriented ensuring the smooth operation of masses.
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