Job Description

We seek a priest with: 

• A deep love of Jesus, scriptures and ability to proclaim in word and work the Gospel of Jesus Christ
• A warm, welcoming, supportive, innovative, collaborative, flexible, and creative nature
• Ability to build relationships in the parish, encourage, train, administrate and recruit volunteers. • Strong leadership and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong administrative, organizational and project management skills, i.e., a “self-starter”, able to create and manage a budget
• A passion for Christian formation for children and youth
• Familiarity with and comfort using social media
• Carries creative energy towards new ministries and educational programs that meet our curiosities in a changing world.
• We seek a priest who will: 
  • Share with the Rector in the ministries of ordained leadership, including worship, preaching, teaching, baptismal and marriage preparation and pastoral care.
  • Provide Sacramental ministry and pastoral care visits as needed to parishioners, patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and the home-bound.
  • Support, create and expand K-12 Christian Formation

  – Provide program, curriculum and clerical support to church school teachers

  – Re-establish the youth program: the youth group is growing slowly

  – Expand program offerings for young families

  • Serve as clergy liaison to parish committees as needed
  • Other Duties as determined based on the meeting of ministry gifts with parish ministry needs

To apply please send a resume/CV, 3 references, a cover letter and OTM portfolio to the Rev. Anne Thatcher, Rector. Position open until filled. Hiring will be contingent upon consent from the Bishop of the Diocese of Newark and completion of a background check. Recurring certification in the prevention of child abuse and anti-racism training is required. Application will be reviewed beginning the second week of April.