Job Opportunities

Please contact the Rev. Canon Jane Gober for information on transitions and vocational opportunities for clergy. Also included below are job listings for laity within the Diocese. Please contact Canon Jen Tucker to have yours listed.

Clergy Positions

FT Rector – Church of the Messiah, Lower Gwynedd

Church of the Messiah, Lower Gwynedd

Full Time

Parish profile is available on their website, and position details are available through the Office of Transition Ministry and the Transition Ministry Conference.

Any questions should be directed to the Office of Transition.  Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and OTM profile to Canon Jane Gober at jgober@diopa.org  

 

FT Rector – St. Mary's, Wayne

St. Mary's, Wayne

Full Time

Parish profile is available on their website, and position details are available through the Office of Transition Ministry and the Transition Ministry Conference.

Any questions should be directed to the Office of Transition.  Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and OTM profile to Canon Jane Gober at jgober@diopa.org  

 

PT Rector – Church of the Holy Apostles and the Mediator

Church of the Holy Apostles and the Mediator

Part Time

Parish profile is available on their website, and position details are available through the Office of Transition Ministry and the Transition Ministry Conference.

Any questions should be directed to the Office of Transition.  Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and OTM profile to Canon Jane Gober at jgober@diopa.org  

 

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Laity Positions

PT Music Director - Lucia Fest, Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’)

Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’)

Part Time

Interested Candidates should contact Rev. Chris Micklewright at rector@old-swedes.org or 440-865-1490

Description

Job Description: Lucia Fest Musical Director
February 2024

Position Summary
Held every December, the Lucia Fest is an annual festival of light which celebrates Gloria Dei’ Swedish heritage.
2024 will be the 87th year of the festival, which features dozens of children – from preschool through high
school – and is attended by hundreds of people every year. Working in collaboration with the Rector of Gloria
Dei and the Lucia Fest Director, the Musical Director will oversee and support all aspects of the musical
performances that are the heart of the festival. It is essential that the Musical Director is comfortable working
with children (and a few adults) of all ability levels; our highest priority moving forward is to ensure that
participating in the festival is a joyful experience for everyone involved.

Scope of Responsibilities

The Musical Director will:
1. In conversation with the Rector and Lucia Fest Director, plan a series of rehearsals to prepare all
performers – especially the children – to sing and perform in the festival.
2. Oversee all musical and performance aspects of the rehearsals, to include coaching groups of children
in singing traditional Swedish music.
3. Play the organ at Gloria Dei during each of the 6 performances that make up the festival.
4. Foster a safe, supportive, and joyful environment for everyone involved in the festival.

Qualifications

The Musical Director:
1. Must have experience of teaching / coaching children for musical performances.
2. Must be able to play Gloria Dei’s 1903 Hook and Hastings organ.
3. Must understand and be supportive of the open, welcoming, and joyful environment that Gloria Dei is
seeking to establish.
4. Must be a team player, able to collaborate with a wide array of volunteers, many of whom have been
involved in the festival for decades and love it dearly.

Supervision, Hours, and Compensation
The Musical Director will report to the Rector of Gloria Dei and will work closely with the Lucia Fest Director.
Typically, rehearsals have been held for 2-3 hours on 4-5 Sundays from late October through early December
(though this is open to adjustment). The 6 performances, each approximately one hour, are held on the
Saturday and Sunday preceding (and potentially including) December 13.

Compensation for involvement in all rehearsals and performances ranges from $1500-$2200, depending on
the qualifications of the director and the number of rehearsals & performances scheduled.

PT Music Director - IHS, Drexel Hill

Incarnation Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church, Drexel Hill

Part Time

Contact Father Benjamin Gildas, fatherbenjamingildas@gmail.com

Description

Purpose:

To develop and lead the worship music ministry of Incarnation Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church in Drexel Hill, in consultation with the Rector, in a way that is consistent with our mission, values, and our IHS mission statement: IHS is a welcoming and inclusive family of faith. We worship, celebrate, and serve to strengthen and restore all people in unity with God and each other in Christ.

In the words of the Book of Common Prayer, the Director of Music’s ministry is to “perfect the praises offered by [God’s] people on earth.”

Responsibilities:

● Lead and direct the choir as well as accompany church music as appropriate on the piano and/or organ
● Rehearse with the choir on one weeknight, to be determined
● Lead the growth of the IHS choir including motivating congregants to join, and creating new rehearsal schedules and traditions
● In conjunction with the Rector and other music leaders, select and plan music for one Sunday service, as well as midweek and special services as applicable throughout the year
● Lead the vision for music ministry at IHS
● Direct hiring of other musicians for special occasions in the church, when agreed upon by liturgical leadership.
● Apply hymnody in new and creative ways including contemporary styles of music and instruments, as well as introduce new music and musical ideas to our worship
● Cultivate passion for music in the IHS congregation by selecting and teaching new service music and hymnody that reflects our mission to be a “welcoming and inclusive family of faith.”
● Promote the spiritual life of the congregation through music





Qualifications:
● Possess leadership skills and self motivation
● Competent with church music accompaniment on the organ and piano and directing a choir
● Willingness to receive and process feedback not only from rector and leadership but members of the congregation and music ministry
● Familiarity with Hymnody of the Episcopal Church including the 1982 Hymnal, Wonder Love and Praise, and Lift Every Voice and Sing OR the willingness to learn
● Apply hymnody in new and creative ways including contemporary styles of music and instruments
● Ability to integrate music into the seasonal worship of the church and select theologically and liturgically appropriate service music, hymnody, anthems, and instrumental music with the support of the rector
● Ability to organize, coordinate, and motivate musicians
● Strong team player who possesses a willingness to work with the rest of the IHS staff
● Dependable, responsible, and creative
● Ability to listen to and communicate with people of all ages and musical backgrounds
● Interest in a wide range of musical experiences
● Understanding and experience of the flow, style, and substance of Episcopal worship especially though Rite II of the Book of Common Prayer OR a strong willingness to learn

PT Assistant Rector or Director of Christian Formation - St. Peter's in the Great Valley

St. Peter's in the Great Valley

Part Time

If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to the Reverend Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt at abigail@stpetersgv.org. 

Description

Part Time Assistant Rector or Director of Christian Formation

St. Peter’s Church in the Great Valley is currently seeking a new ministry partner. The right person for this position may be ordained or lay. The role we wish to fill is centered on Christian formation for children, youth and families and includes oversight of the communications of the parish in coordination with the communications commission.

This position is a great opportunity to be a leader in a dynamic faith community, positively impact people’s lives, and serve with enthusiastic and experienced ministry partners. The assistant/director will oversee ministry related to children, youth, and families. This position will involve care of families, recruiting and training leaders for existing programs, developing new programs, and organizing Christian Formation in general, including communicating to the parish and community. Additionally, the assistant/director will be a member of the program staff team and share in ministry as agreed upon with the rector.

Located in Chester County, Pennsylvania on a beautiful 16 acre campus, for most of our history we were a rural church on a hill. Now we are a neighborhood church with a large housing development on one side and a retirement community on the other. Some parishioners walk to church, most arrive by car from around the county. St. Peter’s is known for its strong music program and for being faithfully welcoming. Also, we are in the process of expanding our food ministry and connections with the community.

Candidates should have relevant training and experience in Christian formation, familiarity with Episcopal tradition, and an interest in setting vision and raising up leadership. Excellent communication and organization skills are required. Strong candidates will be self-motivated, and also eager to collaborate. If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to the Reverend Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt at abigail@stpetersgv.org.

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