Employment Opportunities

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LONG BEACH: Director of Children's Ministry. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, a progressive, inclusive church in Long Beach, is searching for a new Director of Children’s Ministry. The Director will work 15 hours per week including Sunday mornings, with other days/hours flexible.  Responsibilities include coordinating the parish Sunday school program serving over 40 children, recruiting volunteers and hosting quarterly teacher training sessions, planning the Sunday school curriculum, and participating/coordinating seasonal projects.  Desirable qualities include a bachelor’s degree or higher, previous administrative and program directing experience, good organizational and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and church curriculum development for children or equivalent.  For consideration, please fax resume with cover letter to: 562.436.2454 or email to childrensministry@stlukeslb.org. (Posted 7.27.08)

PASADENA: Children's Minister. All Saints Church, Pasadena, is seeking to fill the position of Children’s Minister, either as one fulltime position or as two part-time positions.  The Children’s Minister will have overall responsibility for nurturing each child’s relationship with God and the church family, and oversight of the spiritual formation and overall well-being of all children in the parish (infants, pre-school and Kindergarten through 5th Grade) and their parents. She or he will have responsibility for all programs relating to children and their parents - fostering their personal spiritual growth, ethical insight and community awareness and engagement - and has pastoral responsibility for children and their parents. Bilingual (English-Spanish) a plus. Please contact the Rev. Wilma Jakobsen for more information at wjakobsen@allsaints-pas.org or 626.583-2762.

LONG BEACH: Director of Children’s Ministry
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, a progressive, inclusive church in Long Beach, is searching for a new director of children’s ministry.  The director will work 15 hours per week, including Sunday mornings with other days/hours flexible.  Responsibilities include coordinating the parish Sunday school program serving more than 40 children; recruiting volunteers and hosting quarterly teacher training sessions; planning the Sunday school curriculum; and participating/coordinating seasonal projects. Desirable qualities include a bachelor’s degree or higher, previous administrative and program directing experience, good organizational and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and church curriculum development for children or equivalent.  For consideration, please fax resume with cover letter to: 562.436.2454 or email to childrensministry@stlukeslb.org. (Posted 7.17.08)

 RANCHO PALOS VERDES: Chaplain. The Episcopal Home Communities is seeking an Episcopal priest to serve as a full-time chaplain at The Canterbury, a nonprofit retirement community in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. In this ministry to a community of predominantly non-Episcopal older adults, the chaplain is to provide a sacramental, liturgical presence that honors our Episcopal identity and is inclusive of all people, and to offer ecumenical, nonsectarian spiritual nurture and support to residents, their families, and staff. Responsibilities include providing pastoral care, offering end-of-life support, facilitating grief and loss groups, and presiding at worship services and liturgies. This full-time position is 5 days per week, Sunday through Thursday, and includes full health benefits and pension contributions. Salary is competitive and commensurate with professional experience. To apply for this position, send résumé and CDO to The Episcopal Home Communities, ("Chaplain Position" in the subject line), by email at hr@episcopalhome.org or fax at 626.281.9787. (Posted 7.16.08)

SOUTH PASADENA
Assistant Teacher (two positions). St. James’ Parish Day School is a ministry of St. James’ Episcopal Church. The school serves children from nursery through Kindergarten. We believe in a developmental approach to pre-school. Duties and responsibilities include assisting the classroom teacher with a variety of tasks: preparing instructional materials; supervising children, both inside and outside of the classroom. A kind disposition is essential. Work hours are M-F, 8:45 am-12:15 pm. The candidate must have earned at least 6 ECE units, and preferable AA/BA degree in early childhood education. The candidate must be open to learn NAEYC guidelines, have a great work ethic, demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity, and be committed to the idea of personal and professional growth. The eligible candidate must have DOJ Clearance and a TB Test. We are an NAEYC Accredited Preschool. We offer a competitive salary and a supportive working environment Please send resume with cover letter to: Marsha Aguirre, Director, maguirre@sjcsp.org.

Beyond the diocese:

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO: School Headmaster. The Episcopal Cathedral School (Avenue Ponce de León, Stop 20
Santurce, Puerto Rico 00907) is seeking a headmaster. Must have a master's degree, be fluent in English, and have at least 10 years experience. Must be able to serve in a religious environment. Send resume to: P.O. Box 13305,   San Juan, Puerto Rico 00908-3305 (Fax: 787.724.6668). Attention: Millie Villanueva. (Posted 7.20.08)
 

As a result of the recent Episcopal Church Center reorganization, four new regional offices were created. This posting announces the open application period for the three new positions which will be located in the Seattle, Washington, office. Anticipated start date is Fall 2008. Application period: June 11 - July 17.

Associate Program Officer: Economic and Environmental Affairs. Responsibility for focus on and development of programs which represent the Church's commitment to stewardship of creation and economic and environmental justice and witness. Relationship with building networks, organizations, and official committees which work in this area.

Associate Program Officer: Multicultural Ministry and Evangelism. Responsibility for the development and provision of learning resources and programs to enhance multicultural ministry and evangelism with particular attention to Asian American and Hispanic congregational development. Special emphasis on multiculturalism in traditional and emerging congregations. Organization of consultations and conferences to assist in these ministries and building of networks and relationships for evangelism and mission.

Associate Program Officer: Young Adult Ministry and Leadership Development. Responsibility for the development and provision of resources, programs and networks that focus on leadership development for young adults. Consultation and resource preparation to help dioceses and local communities of faith strengthen their effectiveness with young adults, with a special awareness of the relationship between spirituality and changing social context. Development of communications and outreach tools focused on young adults.

Salary range for all three positions: mid $60,000s with a generous benefits package. The Episcopal Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks applications from members of protected groups. For complete job descriptions and information on how to apply, click here.