Employment
Open Clergy Positions
Churches that are in the search process for a new clergy person are listed below. Learn how to apply here.
Full-time Rector | St. Paul Episcopal Church, Brunswick
Part-time Priest in Charge | Trinity Episcopal Church, Castine
Open Diocesan Positions
Canon to the Ordinary | Episcopal Diocese of Maine
The Canon to the Ordinary is the senior advisor to the bishop for mission strategy, governance, congregational development, and the chief of the diocesan staff. The Canon to the Ordinary encourages the ongoing development of a faithful culture, strategic action, and effective systems so that the people of God called into community as the Diocese of Maine grow from strength to strength in mission and faith. This full-time position involves working in person at Loring House in Portland, Maine, and offers some flexibility for at-home work. The Canon to the Ordinary must travel frequently throughout Maine and Northern New England, especially on Sundays. Lay professionals as well as ordained are encouraged to apply for this position. Learn more in the full job description. Applicants should email a cover letter, resume/CV (and OTM profile if ordained) before the April 30, 2024 deadline to Lauralee Raymond, executive assistant to the Bishop of Maine.
Open Positions around the Diocese
Churches and related organizations with open positions are listed below.
Organist | St. Margaret Episcopal Church, Belfast
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Belfast, Maine is seeking an organist for Sundays at 9:45 a.m.. They are a small and vibrant congregation who are musically literate, worshipping in a historic arts and crafts church. They are joyful and committed to serving the community in the greater Belfast area. This position includes four paid Sundays off. Experience with Episcopal liturgy and music is preferred, but not required. Mostly, they want to find in you an enthusiastic partner in ministry who will grow with them. If you are interested, a seasoned, professional organist can be on hand to work with you in any area in which you want to grow. This is a ten hour per week salaried position. All applicants please contact the Rev. Barbara Briggs. The application period closes on June 28, 2024.
Organist Music Director | Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley
Church of the Good Shepherd is looking for a part-time Music Director to accompany their worship at their 9:30 Sunday service and to provide music on other occasions. If interested, please contact the Rev. Thom Rock here.
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Compensation Handbook for the Diocese of Maine
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Open Clergy Positions
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Supporting Document for Clergy Compensation
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Clergy Compensation for 2024
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