ISCO Specialization 5153.1.3 Verger
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Verger: Vergers perform administrative duties for churches and parishes, ensure equipment maintenance and support the parish priest or other superiors. They also perform assisting duties before and after church service such as tidying, readying the equipment and supporting the priest.
Essential Skills
- Maintain Storage Facilities
- Manage Administrative Systems
- Bible Texts
- Ensure Equipment Availability
- Keep Task Records
- Accounting Techniques
- Manage Accounts
- Prepare Religious Services
- Respond To Enquiries
Optional Skills
- Anticipate Installation Maintenance
- Follow Work Schedule
- Assist In Church Service
- Manage Fundraising Activities
- Write Work-Related Reports
- Arrange Equipment Repairs
- Interpret Religious Texts
- Perform Ritual Cleaning Activities
- Budgetary Principles
- Observe Confidentiality
- Promote Religious Activities
- Build Community Relations
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Follow Given Instructions
Alternative Names
- Church Verger
- Officer Of The Church
- Church Warden
- Sexton
- Church Officer
- Parish Verger
