Part-time Sacristan

Archdiocese of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Miamiarch in the Town of Florida is seeking a dedicated Part-time Sacristan responsible for the preparation of liturgical celebrations for weekly Masses under the Pastor’s guidance. Key duties include setup of liturgical materials and maintaining the sacristy. The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma, a Florida driver license, and be detail-oriented.

The schedule includes Saturday and Sunday shifts from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Additional hours may be required for special events such as funerals and weddings.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. without assistance.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare liturgical celebrations for Mass.
• Assist during the liturgy and return items to order.
• Maintain the order of the sacristy and prepare decorations.

Skills

Disposition and attitude of reverence

Cleaning procedures knowledge

Detail-oriented

Basic English communication skills

Spanish communication skills

Service-oriented demeanor

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Parish - St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Parish

Part-time Sacristan
Published: 05/27/2026

St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Parish, located in Pembroke Pines, Florida, Broward County, seeks a Part-Time Sacristan. Under the direction of the Pastor, the Sacristan undertakes the overall preparation of liturgical celebrations for morning weekday Mass, as well as the weekend Masses. Responsibilities include the preparation and setup of the Sacramentary, Lectionary and other books, materials, altar linens and sacred vessels before the liturgy begins; assisting during the liturgy, putting everything back in order at the end of the liturgy. Responsibilities also include maintaining the order of the sacristy, preparing decorations for the church according to liturgical calendar, and other duties assigned. The Sacristan’s focus is the liturgy; he / she performs all responsibilities and duties according to liturgical norms set forth by the archbishop, and in alignment with the mission, vision and values of the Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Miami.

Schedule: Saturday 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Sunday 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Flexibility required for funerals and weddings, mostly on weekends. Hours may be adjusted or added in the future as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must demonstrate disposition and attitude of reverence with respect to the sacred.
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Florida driver license.
• Must have knowledge of cleaning procedures.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. without assistance.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be detail-oriented.
• Basic English-language communication skills, Spanish-language communication skills a plus.
• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, and supportive of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; prior training as altar server a plus.
• Must have a pleasant, service-oriented demeanor with excellent personal interaction skills.

Please note: In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults," the selected candidate must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit: www.info.flclearinghouse.com/.