The Catholic Church of Biel is a vibrant place of encounter, faith and community. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed, responsible person who cares about serving the community to fill the position of head sacristan.

Your duties:

• Overall responsibility for the sacristy service, preparation of Masses and religious celebrations.
• Management, planning and coordination of the sacristans’ and cleaning staff’s activities across the entire Parish at several sites.
• Employee evaluations, job descriptions, staff development.
• Preparation and accompaniment of baptisms, weddings, funerals and special liturgical events.
• Participation in parish festivals and events.
• Close collaboration with Pastoral care, administration and volunteers.
• Maintenance, upkeep and provision of liturgical equipment, vestments and church premises.

Responsibility for the operation, cleaning and maintenance of all churches, centres and administrative buildings.

Qualifications:

• Complete sacristan training or willingness to undertake the corresponding training. Professional diploma.
• Several years of professional experience, ideally with personnel management responsibilities.
• Autonomy, reliability and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a taste for teamwork.
• Flexibility regarding working hours, especially weekends and religious public holidays.
• Good knowledge of German and French (knowledge of Italian and Spanish is an advantage).
• Commitment to the values and mission of the Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of the rites and religious ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and management.
• User-level IT skills.

We offer:

• A varied and responsible role offering great freedom of action.
• A rewarding and collegiate working environment.
• Modern employment conditions and attractive social benefits.
• Opportunities for initial and ongoing training.
• A position in the heart of Biel.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your complete application dossier. Please send it electronically to Claudine Feller, Human Resources Manager (admin.gkg@kathbielbienne.ch), before 31 August 2026.