Head Sacristan 80-100%
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Biel/Bienne
- Company
- Paroisse catholique romaine de Bienne et env., 2502 Biel/Bienne
- First posted
Head Sacristan 80-100% (m/f)
The Catholic Church Biel is a lively place of encounter, faith, and community. To strengthen our team, we are looking for an engaged, responsible, and service-oriented personality as Head Sacristan, starting by agreement.
Head Sacristan 80-100% (m/f)
Your tasks:
Overall responsibility for the sacristan service, the preparation of divine 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.
Participation in church festivals and events.
Close cooperation with pastoral care, administration, as well as volunteers.
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 knowledge
We offer:
A varied and responsible activity with scope for creativity.
A respectful and collegial working environment.
Modern employment conditions and attractive social benefits.
Opportunities for education 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 HR (write e-mail (<>)) by 31. August 2026. jpid4b7b55cjm jit0729jm jiy26jm
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