Employment

Open Positions around the Diocese

Churches and related organizations with open positions are listed below.

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.