Senior Verger at All Saints' Cathedral

About the Role

All Saints' Cathedral is recruiting for a Senior Verger to coordinate and oversee worship services, manage volunteer teams, and provide administrative support to the clergy and leadership. This position is central to ensuring smooth, meaningful worship experiences across the Church's liturgical calendar.

Key Responsibilities

Worship Coordination & Service Management

• Coordinate and oversee all worship and prayer services across the Church liturgical calendar
• Prepare and maintain timing sheets to ensure smooth flow of all services (weekday and Sunday)
• Design and produce timely service sheets in collaboration with different stakeholders
• Maintain a detailed logbook of all services for accountability and reporting

Team & Volunteer Oversight

• Supervise Vergers to ensure proper setup, cleanliness of the sanctuary, and care of Holy Communion vessels
• Coordinate Lay Readers, Ushers, Readers, Marshals, Choirs, and other worship volunteers, ensuring they are scheduled, briefed, and supported weekly
• Liaise with the Sound Crew & Media Team to ensure high-quality audio/visual experiences in all services

Administrative & Clerical Support

• Provide full administrative support to the Head of Department and clergy team, including calendar and meeting management
• Draft agendas, minutes, and departmental reports
• Coordinate physical and virtual meetings
• Maintain a well-organized filing system for all departmental documents and communications
• Facilitate requisitions and resource planning for all ministries under Worship & Hospital Chaplaincy

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare and submit bi-monthly reports for Ministries Committee
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports for the Parochial Church Council (PCC)
• Send follow-up communications to Sunday visitors weekly to nurture connection and community

Facilities & Maintenance

• Monitor the sanctuary environment and promptly report and track repairs to maintain a sacred and welcoming space for worship
• Carry out any other responsibilities as assigned by the Provost in service of the Church's mission

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Theology or Diploma in Business Administration
• Proven hands-on experience in a related role

Location

Nairobi, Kenya