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 – St. Timothy's, Roxborough

St. Timothy's, Roxborough

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. Martin-in-the-Fields, Chestnut Hill

St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Chestnut Hill

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  

 

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Laity Positions

PT Preschool Director, Redemption, Southampton

Redemption, Southampton

Part Time

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume to: redemptionepiscopalchurch@gmail.com

Description

Preschool Teacher/Director Position

Redemption Episcopal Preschool is owned and operated by Redemption Episcopal Church, Southampton. We are growing and are looking for the right person to guide our expansion. Our philosophy is to provide a quality academic program based on Christian values and beliefs. Children of all denominations and religious backgrounds are welcome.

This position would combine teaching responsibilities as well as interfacing with the preschool administrator to ensure the daily operations of the preschool and to develop future programs and expansion.

The desired candidate will have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional studies in early childhood or other education and/or teaching and/or childcare experience. People management and/or program development skills would preferred. Child abuse, Criminal background checks and first aid/CPR certification are required. This is a part time position, Monday through Friday with possibility of future full time. Salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

· Oversee daily operation of the preschool

· Create policies and develop age appropriate programs.

· Maintain and update website and other social media

· Plan the yearly calendar

· Monthly letter to parents

· Plan and assist in fund raising activities

· Manage parent and staff interactions. Problem resolution as needed.

· Oversee staff management and hiring with program manager.

PT Parish Administrator - Incarnation Holy Sacrament, Drexel Hill

Incarnation Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church Drexel Hill

Part Time

We would like to review application materials by 6/15/24. Contact Father Benjamin Gildas by email fatherbenjamingildas@gmail.com. Our website is www.ihschurch.com.

 

Description

Job Title: Parish Administrator

Job Reports To: Rector

Employment Classification: Part Time, Non-exempt

Hours per Week: 12

Summary

The duty of the Parish Administrator is to assist the Rector and other staff in the administration of parish worship and activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Parish Administrator will meet at least weekly with the Rector to prioritize tasks, which include:

-Preparing weekly, seasonal, and special occasion bulletins

-Scheduling parish events and maintaining the church calendar

-Scheduling and sending reminders to lay ministers

-Answering the mail and telephones

-Maintaining and updating the church’s website

-Populating the church’s social media accounts each week as able

-Coordinate newsletters and other parish mailings

-Creating and completing various letters, mailings, reports and other information for the Rector, and other parish groups

-Working with the Accounting Warden to

● Receive new invoices and enter into QuickBooks

● print checks (for Accounting Warden to sign) and maintain files of vendor invoices

-Working with the Music Director when needed

-Maintaining parish files and archives, including Vestry minutes and membership records

- assisting parish groups and parishioners as approved by the Rector

-Ordering and maintaining office supplies

-Arranging for altar flowers when needed

-Other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Rector

-Maintain an organized and tidy office.

Qualification and Experience

The ideal candidate for this job:

-welcoming, helpful, and courteous to parishioners, visitors, and guests

-excels at handling several tasks at once

-has a knowledge of the Episcopal church and liturgy or willing to learn

-is computer literate, technologically proficient, and able to use online resources, update the website and social media accounts, use Quickbooks, etc.

-Has good organizational skills

-Keeps parish financial and parishioner information in confidence

Times of work and leave

Hours for this position are:

12 hours a week to be divided between among 3 days, 10am to 2:30pm, or negotiable

Compensation

The salary for this position is $225 per week to be paid bi-weekly. The Parish Administrator may not volunteer his or her time to the parish.

Two weeks (8 regular work days) paid time off per year will be a benefit of this position. No paid time-off will be allowed during the first six months of employment.

There are no additional benefits for this position.

Review and Oversight

The Parish Administrator serves at the discretion of the Rector.

There will be an initial 90-day trial period. During this time performance deficiencies which remain uncorrected may result in the Parish Administrator being released without prior notification. At the end of the 90 day trial period an evaluation will be given.

Thereafter, evaluations will take place each January and July. The instruments of evaluation for this position include this letter, regular meetings with the Rector, and formal reviews twice per year with the Rector. The Rector and Parish Administrator agree to regular discussion: to establish and monitor goals; to isolate areas of conflict or disappointment as well as praise and success; and to clarify the expectations of all parties.

After the trial period at least two weeks notice will be given before dismissal—except in the case of “major infractions” which are cause for immediate dismissal. Two weeks notice is also expected upon resignation.

PT Parish Administrator - Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont

Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont

Part Time

To Apply

Please send the following to Father Kyle Babin (kbabin@goodshepherdrosemont.com), Rector, by February 15, 2024.

  • A cover letter stating your interest in the position and how your own particular gifts are well suited to the Parish Administrator position.
  • A resume, including references of three persons whom we may contact and who can attest to your gifts, experience, and personal characteristics
  • To learn more about Good Shepherd, Rosemont, please visit our website at www.goodshepherdrosemont.com.

 

Description

Parish Administrator Position (part-time) - Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont

The Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont, seeks a part-time (28 hours a week) Parish Administrator. Good Shepherd, Rosemont, is a small but growing Episcopal parish in the progressive Anglo-Catholic tradition in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, on the Main Line just outside of Philadelphia. Easily accessible to Center City Philadelphia by train, the Church of the Good Shepherd is well poised for continued growth for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Good Shepherd, Rosemont, opened a new retreat house (The Rosemont Community Retreat House) in September of 2022, which is an important outreach ministry that is integrally connected with the parish administrator position.

Qualities Desired in a New Parish Administrator
We are looking for someone skilled in administration, preferably with experience working in churches and in ministry. We hope to hire someone who enjoys working with others and is attracted to the varied nature of a position that includes everything from property management to hospitality for our budding retreat house ministry. The ideal candidate would be someone who views church administration as a vital aspect of supporting the spread of the Gospel in this particular parish. While onsite presence is important during the week, we are also more than willing to offer some flexibility with remote work, as well as with work hours.

Position Responsibilities

General Administration (35% of time)
● Managing and organizing parish records
● Overseeing IT systems
● Keeping the parish database (Realm) up-to-date and organized
● Reviewing and printing weekly service leaflets (which are produced by the rector)
● Updating parish prayer lists and printed materials for display in the church
● Handling and organizing contract and agreements with renters and outside parties
● Assisting in gathering relevant information for the preparation of the annual budget
● Ordering supplies for onsite printer and ensuring that it is maintained
● Processing bills and correspondence and providing necessary information to the Financial Administrator
● Organizing and updating the shared Google Drive
● Scheduling liturgical rotas in Realm (church database)
● Coordinating Safe Church training using Verified First (through Realm)

Property Management (35% of time)
● Preparing agendas for and participating in monthly meetings of the Buildings and Grounds Committee
● Serving as a liaison between the parish and outside vendors
● Ensuring that certifications, licenses, and permits are up-to-date
● Facilitating inspections of the property
● Engaging our usual contractor to address minor building repairs
● Assisting in securing utility rates as needed
● Scheduling and overseeing cleaners for Parish House, Church, and Retreat House
● Ensuring that church supplies are ordered on a timely basis
● Maintaining all facility keys in an organized fashion

Retreat House Hospitality (15% of time)
● Managing the online ThinkReservations booking system
● Scheduling linen pickup by church volunteers after retreats
● Organizing volunteers for food and hospitality needs
● Ensuring that rooms are stocked with clean linens and that bed sheets are changed

Communications (15% of time)
● Preparing and sending weekly parish email on Fridays
● Updating parish website in conjunction with other staff
● Making regular Facebook posts according to devised communications plan
● Advertising parish events with the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, The Patch, and on Eventbrite
● Producing the annual parish report, with the assistance of staff and volunteers

Salary and Benefits
$34,000 per year, plus pension
Three weeks paid vacation

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