Head of Flower Guild

Head of Flower Guild

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Posted May 14, 2026 Job Title Head of Flower Guild Name of church or organization Washington National Cathedral Job Location

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Job Description The Head of the Flower Guild is a ministry-focused leadership role dedicated to enhancing the worship experience through the beauty of God's creation. This individual manages an experienced and robust volunteer team to plan, design, and maintain floral arrangements that beautify the Cathedral's worship spaces while strictly adhering to the liturgical calendar and the Cathedral's aesthetic standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Liturgical Planning & Artistic Design Collaborative Vision:

Consult regularly with the Canon Precentor and Canon for Worship to ensure all floral presentations reflect the liturgical calendar, themes of the liturgy, and specific requests from partners or sponsors.

Creative Execution:

Design and oversee the placement of creative floral (and other) presentations for weekly services, special events, and major feasts (Easter, Christmas, Lent, and Pentecost).

Pastoral Offices:

Meet directly with couples and families to arrange floral displays for weddings, funerals, and memorial services, balancing their personal wishes with their means and Cathedral policies.

Training & Development:

Create orientation programs and provide ongoing creative direction. Train volunteers in floral design techniques, "designated mechanics," and the care and handling of a variety of flowers and greenery.

Supervision:

Schedule and supervise volunteers to implement designs based on written instructions, photos, or drawings. Type of Commitment Full Time Does this job pay? Yes