Employment Parish Job Descriptions A collection of standard descriptions for parish jobs which can be viewed and used to create custom job descriptions for openings throughout our Diocese. Director of Music Director of Youth Ministries Executive Secretary to the Foundation Facility Manager Financial Bookeeper Financial Director Kitchen Manager Receptionist Rector Sacristan - Verger Staff Assistant Vicar Financial Committee - Treasurer - Vestry St. Johns Associate Director of Pastoral Care and Parish Life Current Openings CLERGY POSITIONS Postion: Rector Church: St. Luke's Episcopal Church Location: Live Oak Church Website Description: St. Luke’s is a vibrant Parish with active outreach ministries, including: Shepard’s Hands, a free medical clinic serving three counties; Lay Eucharistic Ministers; Lay Readers; DoK and others. We have Sunday attendance of about 94, split between a 9 AM and 11 AM services. We are seeking a Rector with the ability to give strong Scripture-based sermons, be a Shepard to this flock; be growth and youth oriented and a good financial manager. A competitive compensation package, which includes a four bedroom, three bath rectory, with a study will be offered. Live Oak, the county seat of Suwannee County, is located nine miles from Camp Weed and Cerveny Conference Center, and is approximately equidistant from Jacksonville, Gainesville and Tallahassee. Contact Church Postion: Part-Time Rector Church: St. Paul's Episcopal Church Location: Quincy Description: St. Paul’s Church is searching for our next rector. We are a church in transition with a small group of faithful followers comprised of aging, long-time members, a couple of young families and a few young professionals in a changing community. We benefit from over 180 years of tradition but are currently aware of, yet anxious and concerned about, the changes necessary to have a viable future. We seek to fulfill a spiritual hunger in our current members and in our community. Quincy is the county seat for Gadsden County, located less than 15 miles west of Tallahassee on Hwy 90 West. Quincy boasts both big city advantages and small-town charm, frequently referred to as a “Metropolitan Mayberry”. It is perfect for young families and youthful retirees alike. To learn more about St. Paul’s and Quincy download the attached file below. This position is part-time but may expand as we step out in faith. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6+ years of experience and a continuing passion for new opportunities to share God’s grace. He or she will have a loving and outgoing personality that attracts and enjoys being with all kinds of people. They will be skilled at preparing an inspirational sermon and relish teaching the Word of God. We seek a leader who will be respected in our community while helping us develop our gifts, ministry, and service. A faithful priest who will shepherd us, mirroring the Savior’s compassion, while challenging us to expand our circle of care and concern and leading by example. A full salary and benefits package is offered including a handsome 3-bed, 3-bath Rectory. Email Lou Armesto Postion: Rector Church: The Episcopal Church of the Advent Location: Tallahassee Church Website Description: The Episcopal Church of the Advent in Tallahassee, Florida, seeks a full-time Rector for a theologically progressive congregation that values traditional worship, a vibrant music program, diverse educational opportunities, and participation in community outreach. Average Sunday attendance is approximately 120, and the church’s operating budget is approximately $500,000. Advent’s Day School offers accredited early childhood education programs for students 18 months to 5 years of age. The ideal candidate will be able to 1) Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to reach new people and incorporate them into the life of the church, 2) Make necessary changes to attract families with children and youth to our church, and 3) Expand outreach ministries that provide direct services to those living on the margins of society. Further information about The Church of the Advent and the job description can be found at www.advent-church.org. Cover letter, resume and OTM profile should be sent to Mark Baird at [email protected] Email Mark Baird LAY POSITIONS Postion: Part-Time Executive Assistant Church: St. Thomas Episcopal Church Location: Palm Coast Church Website Description: St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Palm Coast is seeking a part-time Executive Assistant to assist the rector in his pastoral and administrative duties. The candidate should be self-motivated, organized and have a vibrant personality who enjoys interacting with people of all ages. Email The Reverend Bob Goolsby Postion: Bookkeeper Church: Episcopal Church of Our Saviour Location: Jacksonville Church Website Description: The Bookkeeper is primarily responsible for ensuring financial integrity for the Church of Our Saviour. To this end, the Bookkeeper is responsible for tracking all financial transactions and ensuring that each one is entered and posted correctly into Realm Church Software. This includes Contributions, Payroll, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger transactions along with Staff, Vestry, and Ministry Leader Reports. The Bookkeeper works closely and regularly with the Rector, Treasurer, Wardens and Staff to ensure financial integrity. Responds to the needs of parishioners by interacting with them on financial information and maintains confidentiality at all times. The Bookkeeper is expected to average 24 hours of work per week. Email Church Postion: Director of Children's Ministry Church: St. Mark's Episcopal Church Location: Jacksonville Church Website Description: Known to many in the Jacksonville community because of the fifty-year-old Day School, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is looking for our next full-time Director of Children’s Ministry. Located in a historic neighborhood, canopied by oak trees, one block from the St. Johns River, and blessed with a beautiful campus, committed adult volunteers, and friendly parishioners, our church maintains a healthy balance of long-time generational members combined with those who are new to the Jacksonville community. St. Mark’s is one of the largest churches in the Diocese of Florida and offers traditional and contemporary worship experiences on Sunday mornings. We have a solid strategic plan for the children’s ministry, developed with input from congregants and clergy, and we are excited to find the right person to help implement it. Email Church Postion: Part-Time Children's Minister Church: St. John's Cathedral Location: Jacksonville Church Website Description: Support and nurture the spiritual development of young children and their families at St John’s Cathedral. Work Tuesdays and Sundays. Summers off. Flexible hours. Support and nurture Sunday School teachers and volunteers. Maintain Facebook page and communications with parents. Supervise nursery workers. Salary $11,000. Email The Very Reverend Kate Moorehead Postion: Extended Care Teacher with Classroom Intern Opportunity Church: San Jose Episcopal Day School Location: Jacksonville Church Website Description: SJEDS inspires a life of integrity and a passion for learning. We are seeking an assistant teacher in our after school care program that has a heart for Christian service and has experience in childcare for children ages PK3 – 6th grade. The assistant teacher will supervise a specific grade level study hall and structured afternoon activities. SJEDS is also offering Education Majors (or other related fields) practicum and intern opportunities in the classroom in combination with the paid position of the Extended Day Assistant Teacher. Email Emily Stovall Postion: Sunday Morning Pianist Church: St. Peter's Episcopal Church Location: Jacksonville Church Website Description: Pianist needed immediately to play for one or two Sunday morning services at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 5042 Timuquana Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210. To learn more about our church please visit stpetersjax.org. Email Father James Barnhill Postion: Director of Music/Organist Church: San Jose Episcopal Church Location: Jacksonville Church Website Description: San Jose Episcopal Church is seeking a part-time Director of Music/Organist. We want to develop a vibrant music program in a traditional Episcopal church that is one of the fastest-growing parishes in the Diocese of Florida. Our Director of Music will be an important leader in overall worship who will create a joyful, holy space where music connects our parish and individual members more deeply to God. Music samples that are representative of organ skills, choral directing, and treatment of hymns and service music are encouraged. You may send via CD, YouTube, website URL, or other link. Once letter of interest is received, we will send a PDF of our parish music profile which will enable applicants to more fully understand who we are and what we are seeking. Email The Reverend Steph Britt Employment Submission Form If you would like to submit an employment listings, please email [email protected] with the following information: Type of position (Clergy or Lay Position) Position Title Church/Organization Name City Your Website URL (if applicable) Deadline Description of the position How you would like to be contacted by potential applicants regarding the position (Email, Website, All)