Also called: Church Sexton, Sacristan
Takes care of a church building and prepares it for services, from setting the altar to ringing bells.
A sexton unlocks the building, sets up for weddings and funerals, prepares candles and vestments, and does maintenance. Some historic churches still ring bells by hand.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree; trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 37-2011: Slower than average (1% to 2%).
Low risk for 10 years. Opening, setting up and caring for a church building for services is hands-on caretaking.
Age 18+. One way to start: Ask local churches or synagogues about part-time sexton or sacristan jobs
Classes: Woodshop or shop class, Music, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 37-2011.
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