Employment

Open Positions around the Diocese

Churches and related organizations with open positions are listed below.

Long-term Substitute Music Director | St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, Windham

St. Ann’s is seeking a substitute music director from March 22 through June 21, 2026. Duties consist of one service at 9 a.m. through Lent (March 22 and 29), then expanding to two services beginning April 5 at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., with additional services during Holy Week. The church will provide compensation of $5,000 for the time period.

The church has a well maintained Allen electric organ, two manual, and a Yamaha acoustic spinet piano. The volunteer choir of around nine singers presents anthems each Sunday at the 10 a.m. service, which is followed by a 60-minute choir practice. The position includes working with the priest on selection of hymns and anthems, preparation of the anthems at choir practice, and playing of hymns and service music on the organ or the piano.

For more information, please contact Senior Warden Patty Bruce, [email protected], or (207) 939-9873.

Part-time Assistant Parish Administrator | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Brunswick

This is part-time (10 hours per week) support position for the administrative tasks of the St. Paul’s operation, staff and parish administrator. The position requires a mature understanding of the confidential nature of information shared within the staff, the ability to work as a member of a team, readiness to troubleshoot administrative problems and give careful attention to detail. The administrative assistant must be reliable and efficient, able to communicate with others clearly and with sensitivity. Must be in the office on Thursdays plus at least one other day; typical hours are 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. but there is some flexibility. See the full job description and how to apply on the St. Paul’s website.

Resources, Support, and Centralized Helping Fund Program Leader | Bridging the Gap, Augusta

Bridging the Gap (BTG) is an outreach ministry of Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church that operates three programs: Addies Attic (a clothing closet), The Basic Essential Pantry (a toiletries pantry), and the Centralized Helping Fund (CHEF: a grant fund for basic expenses like rent, electricity, and car repairs). The Resources, Support, and CHEF Program Leader provides support to guests of BTG, in person, via digital communication, and by phone, by connecting them with community resources to help address their material needs. The ideal candidate will be computer literate and have case management or social work experience. Learn more and access an application here.

Summer Music Director | Trinity Episcopal Church, York Harbor

Trinity Church in York Harbor, is seeking a new music director in 2026. As a summer chapel, Trinity’s season runs from mid-June to Labor Day. The church seats over 400, and has a well-maintained Wicks pipe organ and two Yamaha pianos: a grand and an electronic model. The choir of around 16 singers has a long tradition of excellence. Read the Music Director job description link here. For more info, email Dr. Bill Wieting or call him at 207-363-5258.

Part-time Choir Director | Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church, Augusta

Emmanuel Lutheran, a small but spirited parish, is seeking a part-time choir director. The church’s volunteer choir performs twice a month and rehearses weekly, September through May, with additional performances on Christmas Eve and during Holy Week. The ideal candidate will help Emmanuel Lutheran grow in confidence, expand the choir and congregation’s knowledge of singing, and bring joy to their worship through music. For more information, please email the Rev. Ben Cooke, rector at Emmanuel Lutheran, or call 207-623-9486.

Part-time Music Director | St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Camden

The part-time music director will be responsible for leading, building, and sustaining the instrumental and choral music offerings of the church, with particular attention to congregational singing. St. Thomas’ has a 1992 Schantz pipe organ with 37 ranks in three divisions and Chickering grand piano. The salary range is $20,000 – $26,000 commensurate with experience. Those interested are asked to contact Interim Rector, the Rev. Paul Briggs.

Open Positions Elsewhere

Part-time Grants Administrator | The Fund for the Diaconate of The Episcopal Church

An Episcopal deacon is preferred for this position, which includes providing one-on-one assistance to grant applicants, working with the board and making recommendations to the board. The work requires some flexibility in scheduling, for about 30 hours/month. The successful applicant may work from home or their own office. The position begins May 1, and requires attendance at two meetings each year, often in New York. Interviews will be by teleconference. A complete job description is on the website. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references by Tuesday, Feb. 10 to [email protected].