Porter and Guest Relations

Cathedral Basilica; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Teladoc services

PTO

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Cathedral Basilica in Denver seeks a Porter to open and close the Cathedral, greet visitors, and support Mass celebrations with reverence. You will work with clergy and volunteers to ensure a welcoming and sacred atmosphere.

You will assist in altar preparation, readings, and distributing Holy Communion, while maintaining safety and decorum for all guests and staff.

Qualifications

• Be a fully initiated Catholic living out the Church precepts.
• Experience with mass serving is required.
• Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the Cathedral and ensure a safe environment.
• Welcome visitors and assist clergy and volunteers with reverence.
• Assist in Mass serving, prepare the altar, readings and Communion, and maintain sacred items.

Skills

Welcoming parishioners

Mass serving experience

Active Catholic

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Catholic faith initiation

Job description

Description

As a Porter, you will be responsible for opening and closing the Cathedral, welcoming visitors, and ensuring the safety of the premises. You will also assist the priests and deacons in the celebration of the Mass, preparing the altar, reading the Scriptures/Psalms and distributing Holy Communion.

This is a position that requires flexibility, dedication, and reverence. You will be working with a team of clergy, staff, and volunteers who strive to glorify God and edify His people through their work. You will also have the opportunity to grow in your spiritual life by participating in daily Masses and spending time in prayer in a sacred place.

Safeguard Environment

Ensure a safe environment in the Cathedral, rectory, and office during normal business hours

Ensure the safety of all guests to the Cathedral

Monitor the physical environment within the Cathedral for 45 minutes of each hour

Monitor the grounds for 15 minutes every two hours unless situations dictate deviation

Maintain a pleasant, respectful, friendly, and welcoming attitude

Maintain a sacred atmosphere for prayer and reflection

Assist guests with inquiries, incidents, and accidents

Open and close the facility as needed and control access to restricted areas

Assist in the socking and cleaning of restrooms, as needed

Other tasks as assigned

Mass Serving & Sacristy

Perform standard Mass serving duties along with readings

Prepare the altar for the celebration of the Mass and return/clean items after its completion

Monitor/refill holy water fonts and maintain other sacred/religious items in the sanctuary and sacristy, including votive candles

Additional Duties

Arrange hymnals in backs of pews

Remove items left behind by visitors in the pews

Tidy glass-topped shelves near entrances; removing any unauthorized materials

Restock votive candles

Remove trash

Refill and clean holy water fonts

During slow time, walk the Cathedral grounds and pick up any trash/debris (no more than 15-20 minutes, once per shift)

Seasonal Duties

Watering seasonal plants

Moving/arranging decorations such as Nativity figurines

Testing Christmas tree lights

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043)
• Refrain from promotion or approval of, or the living out of, and conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals.
• Experience with mass serving
• Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion certification preferred, training and commissioning may also be provided after hire
• Ability to self-motivate, manage tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to provide active welcome for parishioners, visitors, volunteers
• Ability to provide compassionate attention to people in need and ability to maintain confidentiality regarding these situations.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups

Great Benefits Offered Including:

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage options
• Teladoc Services
• Alternative Care coverage options for Chiropractic/Acupuncture/Spiritual Care/Massage Therapy/Naturopathy.
• Natural Family Planning up to $500 per year for education, supplies, and materials.
• Maternity Management Program Guidance and educational materials
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan: Annual Employer Contribution of 6% of salary to retirement plan plus employee deferrals.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability