Lay staff openings

Job postings for lay positions in the Diocese of Atlanta are posted here as we receive them. The notices are removed when we're informed that a position has been filled. Please send new listings and updates to news@episcopalatlanta.org.

 

+ PARISH ADMINISTRATOR for St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, Atlanta, Ga.

St. Dunstan's is looking for a part-time parish administrator (20 hours over four days a week).  Responsibilities include producing the weekly Sunday bulletin, monthly parish newsletter, answering phones, managing office and secretarial duties. Competitive salary and benefits. Position opens on Oct. 1. For more information contact the Rev. Patricia Templeton at ptempleton@earthlink.net (posted Aug. 26, 2008)

 

+ DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM SUPPORT for The Friendship Center at Church of the Holy Comforter, Atlanta, Ga.

The Friendship Center is a program of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter, a mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.  For more than a decade, the Friendship Center has served poor, mentally ill women and men with day programs that include gardening, art (painting, woodworking, weaving, ceramics, etc.), games, music and movement, field trips, and meals.  During this time, the program has operated with the support of the parish, the diocese, and many individuals and organizations, but it has operated on a small budget with a small staff and a small cadre of volunteers.  The future of the program depends on broadening its base of support, increasing volunteer participation, and enhancing its programs.  To that end, we are establishing the new position of Director of Program Support.

The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate enthusiasm for the amelioration of the social effects of mental illness and other marginalizing conditions and for programs that encourage and facilitate movement toward recovery.  The candidate should have experience recruiting and managing volunteers and developing financial resources and should be able to assess program needs and to develop, fund, and staff new programs.

Our goal is to make a hiring decision after September 1 and to fill the position by October 1, 2008.

For more information, contact the Rev. Michael A. Tanner at mtanner@bellsouth.net.  (posted Aug. 1, 2008)

 

 

+ PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, Alpharetta, Ga. 

Organized, friendly educator needed to be the director of a growing Preschool & Mother’s Morning Out.  Experience as director or assistant director preferred.  We are a faith-based program with 30 children and a staff of seven.  Classes are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9 a.m. -1 p.m., and our program mirrors the Fulton County school year. Communications, administration and bookkeeping also essential.  $13-$14 per hour @ 20 hours per week.  Send cover letter and résumé to marybeth.schnell@gmail.com

(posted July 14, 2008)

 

+ DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP & MUSIC/ORGANIST at Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus, Ga.

Full-time year-round  

Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in music or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with full range of liturgical music (with preference for candidate familiar with the Anglican/Episcopal tradition).
  • High level of proficiency in playing the organ and other keyboard instruments, directing choirs of children and adult voices, and directing instrumental groups.
  • Proficiency in both written and spoken communication.
  • Professionalism, flexibility, and sensitivity in working with and leading children, students and adults in a parish setting.

Responsibilities:

  • With the Rector, plan and implement the worship and music programs of a parish of approximately 700 members (currently two celebrations of the Eucharist Sunday morning, one on Wednesday and another on Thursday, and seasonal and special events and services).
  • Lead and direct parish’s choir programs (currently an adult chancel choir and the Galilee children’s choir)
  • Staff liaison for worship and music committee and program chairs.
  • Administer scholarship program bringing up to 8 students to the parish’s music program from Columbus State University’s Schwob School of Music.
  • Administer the annual worship and music program budget and the use of other funds designated for use in these programs.
  • Oversee maintenance of the church’s pianos; Kingston harpsichord; 2-manual, 3-rank Range chapel organ; and, at present, the 4-manual, 52-rank Schantz chancel organ.
  • Represent the parish in the completion of the new 65-rank Letourneau Opus 120, contracted for February 2010.
  • Participate in the parish’s overall long-range planning, and develop and implement worship and music programs in support of the parish’s vision. 

Compensation:

  • $52,000-60,000 per year (dependent upon education level and experience).
  • Continuing education allowance.
  • Participation in staff health insurance plan.
  • Participation in employer funded pension plan. 

Contact: We are now accepting application packets, including cover letter, résumé and representative recordings of choral and instrumental work. Please send to the Rev. Rich Martindale, Rector of Trinity Church, 1130 1st Ave. Columbus, GA 31901, or to fatherrich@bellsouth.com. (posted June 20, 2008)


 

+ ORGANIST-CHOIRMASTER at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Family, Jasper, Ga.

Episcopal Church of the Holy Family(www.holyfamilyjasper.org) seeks an Organist-Choirmaster beginning immediately. Responsibilities include Sunday morning rehearsal and 10:30 a.m. Eucharist with a choir of about 20 members; one afternoon and evening per week for choir and handbell rehearsals; 4 choral evensongs per year; services during Holy Week and major Holy Days; 1 weekend choir retreat; seasonal liturgical planning with the rector; liaison with the parish secretary for creation of worship leaflets; development of a children's choir; and consultation with a folk choir. A successful candidate will be a competent organist, gifted in leading congregational singing and familiar with or open to learning Anglican liturgical and choral traditions. Instruments include a two-manual Austin Organ with 12 ranks, a Kawai concert upright piano, and a 3-octave Schulmerich handbell set. Salary for this half-time position will be commensurate with AGO guidelines. For further information, please contact: The Rev. Mary Johnson at 770-893-4525, or e-mail résumé to mmary@etcmail.com.  Episcopal Church of the Holy Family, 202 Griffith Road, Jasper, GA 30143 (posted June 11, 2008)

 

+ YOUTH DIRECTOR at Christ Church, Kennesaw, Ga.

Summary: This is full-time position (could possibly be structured as part-time) for a lay or ordained person who can inspire and coordinate all ministries associated with youth (6th to 12th grades) in order to help them grow in their relationship with God and Jesus Christ. The Youth Director should be energetic, spiritually and emotionally mature, compassionate, authentic, open-minded and creative. This person is responsible for youth Christian education, EYC programming, youth group mission trips and other programming related to the youth of the parish.

Responsibilities of the Youth Director:
• Develop an educational plan for the youth program.
• Schedule regular youth group meetings.
• Organize periodic retreats and outings for spiritual and community development. Participation in some overnight and other weekend events may be required.
• Organize Matthew 22 program of monthly community service projects conducted by youth.
• Serve as the ‘point of contact' for Youth Ministry at Christ Episcopal Church.
• Recruit and train strong teams of youth ministry volunteers.
• Manage the youth calendar.
• Advocate youth ministry needs to the Vestry.
• Manage a yearly budget for Youth Ministry.
• Plan and carry out mission trips.
• Organize and execute fund raising projects to offset cost of youth mission trips.
• Communicate well with the youth, parents, and the congregation.
• Coordinate confirmation classes with the Clergy.
• Schedule summer events to maintain the continuity of youth programs.
• Coordinate confirmation classes with the Clergy.
• Be available for counseling with youth with rector's discretion.
• Serve as the church's contact person for the Episcopal College Ministry (Canterbury Club) at Kennesaw State University. Includes coordinating weekly Eucharist with rector, drafting liturgy, and creating social events in conjunction with KSU student officers and faculty advisor. (10 hours a week)
• Participate in Youth Leader continuing education and Youth Leader enrichment retreats.

Other considerations:
Participation in Sunday worship is highly desirable.

Candidate Skills and Abilities
The ideal candidate should:
• Possess knowledge of developmental issues and needs of youth.
• Have a passion for working with young people.
• Be able to organize and execute quality programs.
• Be comfortable sharing information about spiritual journey.
• Demonstrate ability to enjoy and inspire youth to be active in spiritual recreational and service oriented programs and projects.
• Develop program criteria based on worship, fellowship, discipleship, outreach, and evangelism.
• Develop a volunteer group that supports programming for these age groups.
• Advocate youth ministry throughout the parish.
• Possess effective interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.

Requirements:
• A Christian who is a disciple of Jesus Christ in a growing relationship with Him.
• Familiarity with the Episcopal Church is plus.
• Above all, applicants need to possess the ability to communicate the Gospel in relevant ways.
• A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
• Experience in the field of youth ministry including implementing programs for youth as well as working with young people, their parents, adult volunteers, lay people, staff, and clergy.
• Experienced with fund raising activities for youth programs and trips.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• A background check will be conducted.

Please send résumé to Richard Len at len1062@bellsouth.net

(posted June 3, 2008) 

 

 

+ DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT for St. Laurence Episcopal Middle School, Acworth, Ga.

St. Laurence Episcopal Middle School, a grades 5-8 program committed to providing high quality education to underserved children, seeks a part-time Development Consultant.

The Development Consultant will report to the Executive Director and Board of Directors and will be responsible for coordinating fund raising and public relations activities. Responsibilities include development and implementation of a long-range fund-raising plan including individual and planned giving, grant writing, and special events.  

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree, a minimum of three (3) years of development experience, and knowledge of Atlanta-area funding sources. Applicants should have proven grant-writing capability, demonstrated ability to work with and motivate volunteers, working knowledge of computer and development software, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Success in this position may lead to an offer of full-time employment.

Prospective candidates may submit a Letter of Interest and Résumé to: Alen Brown, Executive Director, PO Box 801127, Acworth, GA 30101.  Electronic submission: ab@saintlaurence.net.

(posted May 7, 2008)

 

+ CHOIR DIRECTOR/ORGANIST at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Fayetteville, Ga.

Seeking professional organist and choir director to lead our adult choir and a small children's choir.  The ability to help coordinate music for a contemporary service would be a definite plus.  Applicants, please contact the Rev. Rita Henault at motherrita@nativityepiscopal.org or cell phone 678-982-9234. (posted May 6, 2008)

 


+ HEAD OF SCHOOL for St. George's Episcopal School, Milner, Ga.

St. George's Episcopal School (www.sges.org), a SACS accredited, co-ed, day, PK-8 school of 180 students located 50 miles south of metro Atlanta, seeks a Head of School to begin July 1, 2008. SGES was founded in 1996 as an outreach ministry of St. George's Episcopal Church in Griffin, Georgia.

The ideal Head will have PK-8 teaching and leadership experience, preferably in an Episcopal school, and bring a vitality and dedication to the school's continued growth. The Head is both the academic and spiritual leader of the school, and must be committed to an active chapel program. Specific knowledge of curriculum best practices and faculty development, along with talents and skills in financial management and fund-raising, are important. The Head must be willing and able to promote the school in the community and participate actively in all fund-raising.

Applicants should send by email attachment or fax, in confidence, a letter of interest, resume, list of five references, and a personal statement to:

Susan Murray (SFMUSC82@aol.com; Cell 770-468-5575)

Search Committee

118 N. Expressway

Griffin, Georgia 30223

Fax:770-228-5575

Phone: 770-468-5575

Application deadline: October 15, 2007 (Posted June 21, 2008)