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Parish Positions
Listings of current employment openings in the churches and agencies within the Diocese of Newark are below. Interested persons should be in direct contact with the hiring church or agency. The listings are updated as new information is received.

To post a position, send information to
Michael Francaviglia by email, fax (973-622-3503) or mail (Diocese of Newark, 31 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102).

Links to other resources and information:

CEPVA - Colloquium of Episcopal Professional and Vocational Associations
National Network of Episcopal Clergy Associations
American Guild of Organists (AGO)
Association For Liturgical Organists (permanent or occasional placement)

Job postings at the National Church
Church Publishing Company (published "Human Resources Practices")
Episcopal Diocese of Newark's Employee Policies & Procedures

 OPENINGS


Christian Educator (part time) - All Saints Church, 150 Park Avenue, Leonia is seeking a Christian educator to join its staff part-time (8-10 hours per week).The principal responsibility will be guiding the church school, which has 15 young people. This is a new position, and as such, there is opportunity for a highly-motivated candidate to significantly shape the program’s direction.

A competitive salary is offered. Please respond with a résumé to The Rev’d Dean Weber at dean.allsaints@verizon.net.

(posted 05/09/08)


Organist-Choir Director -(part time) - The Church of the Messiah, 50 Route 24, Chester seeking a part-time (7-10 hours/week) .  Duties include providing music for the 10 am service on Sundays and special services as agreed, and directing our adult choir.   We have a late model, 2 manual, Rogers organ. 
Our music program has been steadily improving over the past two years, and we hope to find that enthusiastic and flexible someone who will help us grow both musically and spiritually.
For more information call the church office at 908 879 7208


(posted 05/07/08)


Organist-choir director (part time) - St. James' Episcopal Church, 514 Abbott Avenue, Ridgefield NJ 07657

Seeking person who can provide enthusiasm, energy and effective leadership to our small, but skilled youth/adult choir. We have one Sunday service at 10:00 am. Music is important to our church and our liturgy.We are looking for someone who can enrich our worship through music and challenge our choir. The applicant needs to be able to play hymns and service music competently, be flexible, personable, organized, and have some improvisational skills.

Organ/Instruments Description: A new C-8c Protege Organ, Chamber Series, by Allen with 2-manual, 27 stops and full pedal board. A rehearsal baby grand piano on site.

Contact information: E-mail address:  stjamesridgefield@juno.com
Phone: 201-945-0079
Ask for: Fr. Mariano Gargiulo or Diane Pollock, Parish Administrator

(posted 05/01/08)


Assistant for Youth and Families - St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 271 Roseland Avenue, Essex Fells NJ 07021; 973-226-6500.

Parish seeks assistant to focus on the spiritual formation of youth and families as well as share in the pastoral life of the parish.

Summary: Full-time position with benefits (ordained or lay).

Goals:
• To counsel and lead the youth and families of St. Peter’s in realizing and applying their Christian values and faith to all aspects of their lives as our youth begin their journey into adulthood
• To assist the youth of St. Peter’s in developing their relationship with Christ and their peers via fellowship formation, outreach projects and team building.

Responsibilities:
1. Youth:
• Plan and execute a multifaceted program for youth, which includes formation, fellowship, mutual ministry, worship and mission.
• Plan and execute a vacation Bible school program annually.
• Grow and expand the youth and family ministry program by creating a structure that welcomes and educates the large body of families in the Parish.
• Recruit train and supervise volunteers to assist in the leadership of this program.
• Increase participation of youth in the full parish life of St. Peter’s.
• Actively build pastoral relationships with the youth and their families.
• Attend youth activities outside the church community (sports, school and cultural performances).
• Maintain a constant and effective communication for all parties involved in the youth ministry by way of phone calls, emails, Myspace, Facebook, text messaging, bulletins and a monthly newsletter.
2. Parish Life (if ordained or theologically educated)
• Participate in the liturgies and preaching of the Parish.
• Promote youth and family involvement in the liturgical life of the parish.
• Assist the Rector in regular pastoral visitations particularly with respect to youth and families.

Qualifications/Expectations:
• Communicate the good news of the Christian faith with warmth, humor and effectiveness.
• Basic theological education and familiarity with the traditions of the Episcopal church.
• Earn and maintain the respect of youth, parents and adult volunteers.
• Accomplish tasks independently and proactively without close oversight.
• Have strong communication, administrative and organizational skills.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and monthly board meetings.

Compensation:
• Commensurate with experience.

Contact: Please email resume and cover letter to the attention of the Rev. Stephanie Wethered at stpetejobs@comcast.net by May 1st.

(posted 04/03/08)

Bookkeeper - Calvary Church, 31 Woodland Avenue, Summit — Duties include bill-paying, monthly reports, account reconciliation, and liaison with payroll service. Requires knowledge of Quickbooks, Excel, Word. Non-profit experience preferred. Flexible schedule, 10-12 hours onsite per week. Fax resume to 908-277-2571.
For more information, contact George Hayman, parish administrator, Calvary Summit, 908-277-1814

(posted 12/07/07)


Organist - Part time: St. Luke's, 500 Hillcrest Blvd., Phillipsburg

Organist - St. Luke’s, Phillipsburg is searching for a part-time Organist to lead the congregation in music on Sundays [10:00 AM].The church has an Allen Digital Organ with 30 racks and 2 manuals, plus a piano.Interested candidates should be willing to help work with adult choir and children’s choir with Sunday rehearsals over time as they develop.  Organist should also have familiarity with the 1982 Hymnal, conducting a choir, and good organizational skills. Compensation will be $125 per Sunday. Our organist always receives first right of refusal for weddings and funerals. We will be accepting applications through Dec. 21st, and hiring the right candidate in mid-January, 2008. A musical audition will be part of the interview. Your resume, including three references, should be forwarded to:

The Rev. Tom E. Mathews
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
500 Hillcrest Blvd., Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
via email at t_mathews@verizon.net

About Phillipsburg:

Phillipsburg, located in the Greater Lehigh Valley, is in commuting distance to both New York City and Philadelphia. St. Luke's is located minutes from the Allentown Symphony and several colleges with musical interests, including Lafayette College in Easton, Pa and Lehigh University and Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pa. Bethlehem is the home of nationally the renowned Music Fest and the Bach Choir. Westminster Conservatory and Choir College of Rider University is approximately 60 minutes driving time.

(posted 12/07/07)