Open Clergy Positions
Bridging the Gap is seeking a new director (35 hours per week). The person in this role will help guide the organization into the future! Bridging the Gap (BTG) is a low-barrier community resource serving individuals and families who are experiencing generational or circumstantial poverty, often with additional challenges including homelessness, being new to the country, substance use disorder, domestic violence, and mental illness. BTG was formed in 2017 to weave together three existing programs and currently operates as a nonprofit ministry of Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church in Augusta. BTG’s programs include Addie’s Attic Clothing Bank, Everyday Basic Essentials Hygiene Pantry, the Centralized Helping Fund and Resource Connection. Collectively, these programs now impact over 3,600 unduplicated individuals annually. The new director will inherit an established team of employees who are from all walks of life. The director will report to the Leadership Team of Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church. Some key functions of the position are to guide, inspire and support staff, to maintain public relations and engage in relevant community conversations, create and track an annual budget, write grants, run an annual appeal and identify new funding opportunities, oversee a marketing plan, and keep up to date on best practices. Read the full job description here. To apply, please send resume, cover letter and 3 references (at least 1 professional) to [email protected]. No phone calls please.
St Ann’s Episcopal Church in Windham is seeking a part-time Interim Church Choir Director (12-13 hours/week) to lead and enhance their musical worship program. The ideal candidate will play the organ and piano and have a general understanding of Episcopal liturgy and tradition, exceptional musical skills, and a passion for nurturing congregational singing and choir performance. As the church is between rectors, they would like all candidates to understand a long term commitment is pending the new rector’s approval. Read the full job description here. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Patty Bruce, Senior Warden, or mail to St Ann’s, PO Box 911, Windham ME 04062 by October 30.
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