Employment

Open Positions around the Diocese

Churches and related organizations with open positions are listed below.

Part-time Church Administrator | St. George’s Episcopal Church, Sanford

St. George’s is looking for an enthusiastic church administrator. Responsible for various office tasks, this person should know (or be willing to learn) about promoting the church’s work, keeping members informed of events, and social media. A background in marketing, communications, online engagement or church administration is helpful but not necessary. All are welcome to apply. The position is currently 10 hours a week, much of which can be done remotely. Please send cover letters and resumes to the Rev. Tim Higgins, rector of St. George’s. More information can be found on St. George’s website.

Organist | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Brunswick

St. Paul’s seeks a new organist to join its dynamic music program. Sunday morning worship features a diversity of styles across multiple services with organ and choral music the focus of the 10:30 a.m. service. In addition to providing music for about 48 services per year, the position also includes the following expectations and responsibilities.

• Accompanist for St. Paul’s choir rehearsals (planned for Saturday mornings and conducted by other music leaders, but possible to hold on other days or evenings). Note: The choir joins only approximately eight worship services per year. Rehearsals are tied to those moments and are not every week.
• Right of first refusal for weddings and funerals and other pastoral services, paid by separate fee.
• Free use of organ and other church instruments for hosting lessons and teaching, except when worship space is needed for religious services.

Compensation starts at $12,000/year paid in 26 equal installments. Application deadline is Sept. 30, 2025. For more information and application instructions, please see the St. Paul’s website.

Part-time Sexton | The Episcopal Church of St. John Baptist, Thomaston

St. John Baptist seeks a cheerful, friendly, part-time (15 hrs./week) sexton who will be responsible for weekly cleaning and minor general maintenance of the church facility, interior and exterior. Other duties include:

• In conjunction with the Junior Warden, help oversee contractors for larger projects, hiring and oversight as well as completion.
• Ensure the church is locked up each night, lights are out, and no one is inside.
• Make daily rounds looking for debris, flammables, valuables, and items out of place.
• Help with spring cleaning, re-stowage of high use spaces, and various work projects.

Applicants must have at least a high-school diploma or equivalency; a minimum of two years of handyman work or relevant experience, and be able to complete Safe Church training and a background check. Pay is $20/hr. Anyone interested should email the church office.

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. The application deadline is Sept. 29, 2025. Those interested are asked to contact Interim Rector, the Rev. Paul Briggs.