Job Title: Head Sacristan
Department: Student Life
Reports to: Head Chaplain
Date of last Revision: 10/29/2020
Job Summary
The Head Sacristan oversees all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the chapel under the direction of the Head Chaplain: he is responsible for the upkeep and organization of the chapel resources, the recruiting, training, and scheduling of the liturgical volunteers, and the organization and execution of liturgical function. He works up to 15 hours per week .
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee liturgical volunteers (sacristans, master of ceremonies, altar servers, lectors) through recruitment, training, scheduling, communications.
- Relay to the Head Chaplain any issues and complaints that concern the liturgical volunteers.
- Discuss with the Head Chaplain possible resolutions to problems relating to the job performances of the liturgical volunteers.
Duties/Responsibilities
Assist Head Chaplain in planning and scheduling liturgical events (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, special Masses and services, processions, Stations of the Cross, etc.). Plan the veneration of relics. Attend Chaplaincy Staff meetings.
Preparations for sacred liturgies (Masses, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, etc.).
Serve as sacristan, altar server, and lector, when necessary.
Oversee the college liturgical events.
Manage and oversee all liturgical supplies and items, including the weekly inventory of supplies (hosts, wine, candles, etc.).
Communicate to the administrative assistant when supplies need to be ordered.
Coordinate with pertinent college faculty and staff regarding liturgical and devotional activities.
Oversee the regular cleaning of items (sacred vessels, vestments, cassocks, surplices, linens, etc.).
Perform routine maintenance such as stocking supplies, replacing candles, organizing the sacristies and vestry, and organizing liturgical supplies.
Compile a contact information list of the liturgical volunteers for the Chaplaincy office records.
Oversee the decorating of the chapel (altar flowers, special seasons).
Required Skills/Abilities
- Sacristan and altar server skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, efficient, punctual, and discreet.
- Good communications skills.
Education And Experience
At least one year of previous experience as an altar server.
Physical Requirements: Male