Church Sexton - Evenings
Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 145 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036
https://www.smokymarys.org/
As we enter our 2026-27 program year (September-May), the Church of St. Mary the Virgin is seeking candidates for the position of seasonal evening sexton. A church sexton is a custodian, who is charged with keeping the church and parish buildings clean and prepared for services, meetings, ready to welcome parishioners, visitors and members of the public.
This is a seasonal role, with an ideal start date of Tuesday, September 8th (this can be flexible if needed). This position will be needed through the end of May 2027.
Saint Mary the Virgin is a landmarked building located in Times Square. The complex, taken as a whole, includes four separate structures. In addition to daily church services, the Church plays host to a number of support groups (AA, DA, OA and others), as well as rehearsals and performance by various performing arts groups and organizations throughout the year. Several members of the church staff and their families live on the premises.
The Church is seeking a candidate who:
Is able to climb the many stairs throughout the complex and able to lift up to 50 pounds;
Is comfortable interacting with members of the congregation, members of the public who enter the church, and representatives from all groups using the building in a professional manner, as he/she/they serves as the representative of the Church.
His/her/their specific duties include:
- Helping to maintain order within the Sanctuary of the Church, making sure all guests including tourists, visitors, and members of the homeless community are following established rules and policies. These duties involve interacting with people in a calm and welcoming, but also clear and firm way;
- Cleaning and maintaining the various spaces throughout the complex, including the church itself, meeting rooms, parish hall, kitchen, bathrooms, offices and other areas as assigned;
- Closing and securing the church once rehearsals/events are complete, including arming the alarm systems, securing necessary locks, and ensuring all outside groups have vacated the premises;
- Assist in setting up/breaking down events, including moving chairs, preparing the rented space, and answering any questions rental groups may have (note that anything brought in by outside groups is their responsibility, the sexton is only responsible for moving church property);
- Removing trash and recycling from both inside and outside the building as needed, and placing trash on the curb for pickup on specified evenings;
- Cleaning the sidewalks, steps and exterior areas of the church on both 46th and 47th Streets;
- Assisting and monitoring the needs of TV and film crews that utilize the church for holding actors and crew (sometimes these events require an overnight stay);
- Preparing for services, including working with acolytes and servers, handling sacred vessels and candles and occasionally taking up collection as needed;
- Assisting clergy, staff and members of the congregation as requested.
Job details:
This is a part-time position – current base hours are:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm-10:30pm;
Thursdays 6:00pm – 10:00pm.
Other occasional weeknights as needed, 6pm-close (depending on the event).
These hours are subject to change throughout the season as different events are booked; additional hours as scheduled, particularly for vacation coverage, as well as Church holidays and feast days.
Wage: $22 per hour, as well as vacation and sick time;
English need not be the candidate’s primary language, but fluency in spoken and written English is a must;
The evening sexton is an important member of our team, and is responsible for closing the church during some of the parish’s busiest times. S/he must be reliable and responsible and capable of committing to the work schedule. Patience, good humor, good people skills and the ability to work calmly and cooperatively with supervisors and other members of the staff is essential.
Application Process
- Please email your resume to: [email protected] with the job title in the subject line. Each file name should begin with the applicant’s last name.
- Candidates are encouraged to apply soon.
- No phone calls, please.
The Church of St. Mary the Virgin provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, disability, pregnancy, child birth or related medical condition, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, genetic information status, credit history or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law. The Church of St. Mary the Virgin prohibits discrimination on the basis of these classifications or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local law and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate and required by law.
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
