Deputy Sacristan on an Hourly Wage (approx. 10% workload)
Röm.-kath. Landeskirche des Kantons Luzern
Eschenbach
Key information
- Publication date:23 August 2025
- Workload:10%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Eschenbach
Job summary
Join our team at St. Jakobus der Ältere Eschenbach! An exciting opportunity awaits you in our parish.
Tasks
- Prepare the church space and essentials for services.
- Open and close the parish church as needed.
- Maintain liturgical garments and church equipment.
Skills
- Interest in parish life and understanding of church services.
- Ability to work independently with flexible hours.
- Good manners and a welcoming attitude.
Is this helpful?
Interested in a versatile, interesting, and responsible role in our parish of St. James the Elder Eschenbach in the Oberseetal pastoral area? We are looking for a Deputy Sacristan on an hourly wage (approx. 10% workload) starting January 1, 2026, or by arrangement. Your tasks
You will take over the duties of the sacristan one day a week and one weekend per month, on holidays, and during the main sacristan's vacation.
- Preparing the church space and everything needed for the services
- Opening and closing the parish church
- Proper storage and care of liturgical vestments and equipment
- Cleaning the parish church, restroom facilities, and public areas in the parish house (optional)
- Operation and maintenance of technical systems
- Interest in parish life, connection to the Catholic Church, and understanding of the various forms of worship
- Independent, reliable work with irregular working hours
- Mental and physical agility
- Good manners and a hospitable attitude
- Training as a sacristan or willingness to complete the sacristan course
- A versatile, responsible, flexible role
- Thorough training by our main sacristan
- Working in a motivated team
- Support for attending basic and advanced training courses of the Sacristans Association
- Modern employment conditions and remuneration according to the guidelines of the Roman Catholic Church of Lucerne
Then we look forward to getting to know you!
