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Trinity Church Wall Street

Sacristan

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$35.77 - $42.09/hr

The payrate for this position ranges from $35.77 to $42.09 hourly. The schedule will include ... Serve as Sacristan in regular and special services * organize and support clergy, musicians, other ...

Archdiocese of San Antonio

Sacristan

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$12 - $14.25/hr

Non-exempt/hourly Reports To: Parish Operations Director Work schedule: Approximately 20 hours per ... The Sacristan will minister to all the major liturgies of Holy Trinity Catholic Church - San ...

Archdiocese of San Antonio

Sacristan

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Non-exempt/hourly Reports To: Parish Operations Director Work schedule: Approximately 20 hours per ... The Sacristan will minister to all the major liturgies of Holy Trinity Catholic Church - San ...

Holy Trinity Church-San Antonio

Sacristan

San Antonio, TX

$12 - $14.25/hr

Non-exempt/hourly Reports To: Parish Operations Director Work schedule: Approximately 20 hours per ... The Sacristan will minister to all the major liturgies of Holy Trinity Catholic Church - San ...

Archdiocese of San Antonio

Sacristan

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Non-Exempt (Hourly) Schedule : Varies based on Mass schedule: approximately 6 hours per week ... The Sacristan will minister to all the major liturgies of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.

Archdiocese of San Antonio

Sacristan

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$12.75 - $15/hr

Non-Exempt (Hourly) Schedule : Varies based on Mass schedule: approximately 6 hours per week ... The Sacristan will minister to all the major liturgies of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly sacristan in the United States is $26.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Sacristan vs Part-Time Sacristan?

AspectHourly SacristanPart-Time Sacristan
CertificationsTypically requires religious or church-specific trainingSame as Hourly Sacristan, often with additional certifications
Work EnvironmentChurch services, religious events, and ceremoniesSimilar settings, may include additional church activities
Employment TypePaid hourly for specific services or eventsPart-time employment, often with scheduled hours
Usage in IndustryCommonly used for individual services or eventsUsed for ongoing or regular church duties

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Sacristan

Trinity Church Wall Street

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$35.77 - $42.09/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Sacristan at Trinity Church, NYC, reports to the Head Sacristan and assists the sacristan team with all shared duties in the Sacristies and the Churches. As a team, sacristans develop, maintain, and use apps and systems (checklists, liturgical and lectionary resources, rotating scheduling, etc.) to support clergy, volunteers, and staff for all liturgical events. They assist in the planning, coordinating, and production of all liturgical events in the sacred spaces of Trinity Parish (Trinity Church, the Chapel of All Saints, St. Paul's Chapel, and Trinity Commons).
The payrate for this position ranges from $35.77 to $42.09 hourly. The schedule will include Sundays and 4 days during the week on a rotating schedule.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Oversee and coordinate all preparation details and execution through completion for Trinity Church and St. Paul's Chapel liturgies
    • scheduling and preparation of lay participants
    • coordination of staff
    • preparation of worship materials
    • ordering and preparing of space
  • Serve as Sacristan in regular and special services
    • organize and support clergy, musicians, other staff, and volunteers
    • keep track of service attendance
    • keep track of sacramental records
    • alert security if any concerning situations arise
  • Support volunteers for liturgical and para-liturgical functions
  • Communicate event procedures to all event participants and fill-in and assist as needed.
    • assist in recruiting, training, supervising, and supporting volunteers - acolytes, vergers, readers, intercessors, ushers, and greeters
    • assist Lay Eucharistic Visitors - provide supplies and record visitation details
    • Assist in the maintenance of all sacred spaces by keeping spaces clean and orderly and organizing and improving all processes and supply levels, storage, maintenance and ordering.
  • Participate in all staff liturgical planning and development meetings
    • to ensure the space and personnel are available and ready
    • to offer liturgical perspective
    • assist in printed materials
  • Coordinate walk-ins at Trinity Church and St. Paul's Chapel, and connect the appropriate person/departments to the needs as needed.
  • Oversee liturgical supplies procurement, and work with the Administrative Assistant for Sacramental Life and Membership for administrative and financial planning and execution.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Highly organized and attentive to detail.
  • Pastoral instinct when working with everyone, expressing a sense of inclusion, compassion, and hospitality to all.
  • Superior aptitude in technology (MacOS fluency, web apps, iPhone apps, Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets, MS Office, and Collaboration tools, etc.)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Keen sense of time management, always on time and prompt.
  • Able to take and give direction and awareness of when either is appropriate.
  • Knowledge of Episcopal liturgy and lectionary and a desire to learn more.
  • Able to work flexible hours:
    • For on-site operations, the Sunday schedule can be between 7am to 8pm.
    • For on-site operations, Sacristans are scheduled to be "Sacristan on Duty" in the churches for one or more days per week.
    • There are many special events (marriages, burials, baptisms, etc.) that make the schedule variable.
  • Able to think on one's feet and make rational and good decisions on the spot.
  • Willingness to publicly read scripture in church services.
  • Sense of humor and calm presence.
  • Thirst for knowledge and learning.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CREDENTIALS
  • One year or more in the role of Sacristan or Verger, paid or volunteer, with similar experience.
  • Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of training and experience required.
  • Experience as a volunteer in the Episcopal liturgy is a plus.
  • Recommendations from school, clergy, or other church-related fields.

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