Head Sacristan 80-100%

The Catholic Church Biel is a lively place of encounter, faith and community. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed, responsible and service-oriented personality as Head Sacristan, by agreement. Head Sacristan 80-100% (m/f) Your tasks: Overall responsibility for the sacristan service, the preparation of religious services as well as church celebrations. Leadership, planning and coordination of the assignments of the sacristans and the cleaning staff for all locations of the parish. Employee appraisals, job descriptions, personnel development. Preparation and accompaniment of baptisms, weddings, funerals and special liturgical occasions. Cooperation in church festivals and events. Close cooperation with pastoral care, administration, as well as volunteer staff. Care, maintenance and provision of liturgical equipment, vestments and church rooms. Responsibility for the operation, cleaning and maintenance of all churches, centers and administrative buildings. Qualifications: Completed training as a sacristan or willingness to complete the corresponding training. Vocational qualification. Several years of professional experience, ideally with leadership responsibility. Independent, reliable and organized way of working. High social competence as well as joy in working with people. Flexibility regarding working hours, especially on weekends and church holidays. Good German and French skills (Italian and Spanish are a plus). Identification with the values and the mission of the Catholic Church. Knowledge of the religious rites and ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church. Knowledge in the maintenance and administration of buildings. IT user skills. We offer: A varied and responsible activity with scope for design. An appreciative and collegial working environment. Contemporary employment conditions and attractive social benefits. Opportunities for initial and further training. A workplace in the heart of Biel. Interested? We look forward to receiving your complete application documents. Please send these electronically to Claudine Feller, Head of Personnel (write email (< >)) until 31 August 2026. jpidb34d576jm jpit0729jm jpiy26jm