Job Openings
The Seton Shrine is hiring! Work at the site of the first American-born Saint's historic home, and share her remarkable story with thousands of visitors. We are looking for hard-working professionals with warm, dynamic personalities to serve our visitors in the roles below.
Worship and Retreats Coordinator
The Worship & Retreats Coordinator oversees the Shrine’s liturgical and retreat programming, ensuring that all visitors experience prayerful and tranquil moments during their time with us. This role includes:
- Programming: Coordinating worship, retreats, and concerts to reflect the Shrine’s mission and role as a Basilica and Shrine.
- Leadership: Managing and scheduling volunteers, facilitating training, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Logistics: Planning liturgies, producing worship aids, maintaining records, and ensuring proper use of Basilica supplies and equipment.
- Visitor Experience: Ensuring a welcoming, peaceful environment in the Basilica and retreat spaces.
You’ll also play a vital role in safety practices and occasionally assist in liturgical or docent roles.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for a warm and dynamic individual who can confidently lead programming while maintaining a welcoming and serene environment. The ideal candidate will have:
- A passion for faith-based service and inspiring visitor experiences.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills with attention to detail.
- The ability to collaborate effectively with volunteers, staff, and stakeholders.
- A calm and professional demeanor, even in high-pressure situations.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
- Practicing Roman Catholic required.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite required.
- Familiarity with Roman Catholic liturgical practices and theology preferred.
- Experience as a musician preferred.
Hours of Work:
This full-time position requires flexibility to support liturgies, retreats, and concerts. Weekend and evening availability will be necessary, with advance notice provided whenever possible.
This position will be open until filled. If you’re excited to share your faith and create inspiring experiences, we’d love to hear from you!
Seton Heritage Ministries is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to select the most qualified individuals for employment based on their skills, education, training, and experience relevant to the position. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where all candidates and employees feel welcome, respected, appreciated, and supported.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. On the campus with the Basilica, Museum, and Visitors’ Center are St. Elizabeth Ann’s original Stone House and White House, the Daughters of Charity residences, Archives, cemeteries, and Villa for residential care of the retired Sisters.
Seton Heritage Ministries is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the best qualified individuals for employment based on the skill, education, training, and experience required for each position.
Seton Heritage Ministries does not discriminate with respect to age, sex, marital status, veteran status, disability, race, national origin, color, sexual orientation, religion, political belief or affiliation, military status or any other legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all areas of the employer-associate relationship including recruitment, hiring, placement, rate of pay, promotion, transfer, training, disciplinary action, working conditions and privileges.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
