Open Positions
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Rector, Vicar, Priest-in-Charge & Interim
Receiving Names
An application consists of a cover letter, OTM Portfolio, and resume. For a rector position, email your application to the parish contact listed below. Details about these positions can be found at otmportfolio.org. For a priest-in-charge position, email your application to the Rev. Shirley Smith Graham. Details about these positions can be found at the Transition Ministry Conference jobs board. Clergy should download the posting from when they apply to ensure they are able to access the document throughout the process.
Full-Time Positions
- Las Iglesias de San José y Cristo Rey: Vicar, full-time. 173 communicants (combined), 76 ASA (combined), $171,088 operating revenue (combined). Contact: Shirley Smith Graham. See TMC jobs board for English language version. Spanish language version here. Posted November 30, 2023. Receiving names until January 19, 2024 or until filled.
- Emmanuel, Delaplane: Priest-in-Charge (with intent to convert to Rector), full-time. 59 communicants, 40 ASA, $197,078 operating revenue. Website. Contact: Shirley Smith Graham. See TMC jobs board for more info. Posted November 1, 2023. Receiving names until December 8, 2023.
- Christ Church, Luray: Priest-in-Charge (with intent to convert to Rector), full-time. 59 communicants, 40 ASA, $197,078 operating revenue. Website. Contact: Susan Dees. See OTM for more info. Posted September 16, 2023. Receiving names until October 31, 2023.
Part-Time Positions
- Emmanuel, Rapidan: Priest-in-Charge, half-time. 44 communicants, 25 ASA, $106,000 operating revenue. Website. Contact: Shirley Smith Graham. See TMC jobs board for more info. Posted April 24, 2023. Open until filled.
- St. James and St. Paul's, Montross: Priest-in-Charge, half-time. 116 communicants (combined), 43 ASA (combined), $122,687 operating revenue (combined). Website St James. Facebook St. Paul's. Contact: The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham. See TMC jobs board for more info. Posted November 5, 2022. Open until filled.
- Vauter's Church, Loretto (Essex): Priest-in-Charge, part-time. 82 communicants, 13 ASA, $68,104 operating revenue. Website. Contact: The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham. Posted May 31, 2022, Open until filled.
Self-Study & Building Portfolio
- St. Andrew's, Arlington: Priest-in-Charge (with intent to convert to Rector), full-time. 179 communicants, 68 ASA, $458,672 operating revenue. Website. Contact: The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham
- Emmanuel, Harrisonburg: Rector, full-time. 216 communicants, 38 ASA, $339,389 operating revenue. Website. Contact: The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham
In Transition, Pre-Self-Study
- Calvary Church, Hanover
- Grace, Stanardsville and Piedmont Church, Madison
- Grace Memorial, Port Republic
- Grace and Holy Trinity, Richmond
- St. David's, Ashburn
- St. Dunstan's, McLean
- Christ Church Parish, Middlesex
- St. Stephen's, Catlett
- St. John's, Tappahannock
- St. Francis, Manakin Sabot
- St. Anne's Parish, Scottsville
- Christ Church, Gordonsville
*Seeking long-term supply. Contact the Rev. Shirley Smith Graham to express interest.
Associate, Assistant & Chaplain
Please be sure to save the job description of any position you apply to, as it will be removed after the close date. (The URL will remain active but will no longer be searchable.)
- St. John's Church, Church Hill Richmond: Assistant to the Rector, part-time. Position Description. Posted on November 30, 2023
- Pohick Church, Lorton: Assistant to the Rector, full-time. Position Description. Posted on October 5, 2023
- St. Timothy's, Herndon: Associate Rector for Spanish-Speaking and Parish Ministries, full-time. Position Description (English). Position Description (Spanish). Website. Posted on August 4, 2023
- Georgetown University, Washington D.C.: Episcopal Chaplain, part-time. Position Description. Website. Posted June 7, 2023
- Abingdon Church, Gloucester: Minister to Children and Youth, part-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on June 1, 2023
- Grace InSide, Henrico: Chaplain at state prison facility. Position Description. Website. Posted December 8, 2022
- St. Matthew's, Richmond: Priest, part-time. Position Description. Website. Posted September 14, 2022
For rectors who are hiring, please follow these instructions. Coordinate with The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham.
Lay
Please be sure to save the job description of any position you apply to, as it will be removed after the close date. (The URL will remain active but will no longer be searchable.)
Positions will be listed for 30 days unless indicated otherwise.
- St. Peter's, Arlington: Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry, full-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on December 5, 2023
- Grace & Holy Trinity, RIchmond: Campus Minister, part-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on December 1, 2023
- Diocese of Virginia, Richmond: Diocesan Missionary Society and Trustees of the Funds, shared Full-time. Position Description. Posted on November 28, 2023
- St. Andrew's, Arlington: Director of Music, part-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on November 27, 2023.
- Diocese of Virginia: Financial Administrative Assistant, full-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on October 24, 2023.
- Diocese of Virginia: Administrative Assistant, Canon for Racial Justice and Healing and Canon for Discipleship, full-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on October 24, 2023.
- Diocese of Virginia: Registrar and Historiographer, full-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on October 24, 2023.
- Church of the Good Shepherd, Burke: Director of Children, Youth and Families, part-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on October 17, 2023
- St. Andrew's, Arlington: Director of Christian Formation, part-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on October 17, 2023
- St. Stephen's, D.C: Director of Music and Organist, part-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on October 5, 2023
- All Saints, Richmond: Children Families Minister, part-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on Sept. 21, 2023
- St. James', Leesburg: Childcare Worker, part-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on Sept. 21, 2023
If you would like to list a lay position, please send a .doc or PDF to Gloria Parham on your parish's letterhead including descriptions of the position and the community, and info on how to apply.
Eligibility for posting: Any position at a parish, school or related organization part of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia can be (and likely should be) posted on this webpage. We can post positions for neighboring Episcopal dioceses, so long as the parish or organization is within about 30 minutes of the diocesan border. We can post ecumenical positions within or close to the Diocese of Virginia's boundaries, but we don't post positions from other denominations. Those posting or seeking positions might consider using some of the jobs boards below.
Some Other Jobs Boards:
- Episcopal News Service
- OTMPortfolio.org (for Episcopal Clergy)
- The Episcopal Diocese of Washington
- The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia
- The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia
- Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE)
- Episcopal Parish Network (Formerly CEEP)