Assistant Religious worker - Non pastoral

Role Overview

The religious worker will assist the Minister of Religion and come from traditional South India/Sri Lankan Priestly order. The candidate must have undergone training under a reputable Saiva Hindu Organization or a structured course of studies under a recognized Religious Priest. The religious worker will undertake non‑pastoral work and support activities to assist the Minister of Religion (Head Priest) as and when required at all religious duties within the organisation.

• Arrange and organise daily, weekly and special poojas according to Hindu religious beliefs and practice
• Oversee the care and maintenance of the temple sanctum and temple hall
• Help arrange special poojas like Annual festivals, Diwali, Navarathri, Vinayagar Kathai, New year and other religious functions
• Support temple members during school visits to the temple and visit schools to support religious education
• Proven experience in decorating the deities and preparing holy foods for ritual offerings
• Perform any other role that may be assigned by the Minister of Religion and the Administration
• Support the temple projects

• Training under a reputable Saiva Hindu Organization or structured course under a recognized Religious Priest
• Experience in decorating deities and preparing holy foods for rituals
• Great communication skills
• Experience working in international communities is an added advantage
• Computer knowledge is useful