Open Clergy Positions

Rector, Vicar, Priest-in-Charge, Interim & Diocesan Staff

Receiving Names

An application consists of a cover letter, OTM Portfolio, and resume. For a rector position, email your application to the parish contact listed below. Details about these positions can be found at otmportfolio.org. For a priest-in-charge position, email your application to the Rev. Will Dickinson. Details about these positions can be found at the Transition Ministry Conference jobs board. Clergy should download the posting from when they apply to ensure they are able to access the document throughout the process.

Full-Time Positions

  • St. George’s, Arlington: Priest-in-Charge (with intent to convert to Rector), full-time. 637 Communicants, 212 ASA, $1,129,922 Budget. Position Posting. Website. Contact: the Rev. Will Dickinson. Posted on November 1, 2025. Applications accepted through December 5, 2025.
  • Varina Church, Eastern Henrico (Richmond): Vicar, full-time. 79 Communicants, 55 ASA. $221,500 Operating Revenue. Position Posting. Website. Contact: The Rev. Will Dickinson. Posted on October 2, 2025. Applications received on a rolling basis.
  • St. John’s Church and N. Farnham Church, Warsaw: Priest-in-Charge (with intent to convert to Rector). Full-time. 53 communicants, 58 ASA, $177,995 operating expenses. Website. Contact: The Rev. Will Dickinson. Covenant in place. See TMC for more information. Posted on August 15, 2024. Open until filled.

    Part-Time Positions

    • Christ Church, Lucketts. Priest-in-Charge, half-time. 45 Communicants. 30 ASA. Operation Revenue: $142,250.Position Posting.Posted September 8, 2025. Open until filled.
    • St. Stephen’s, Catlett: Priest-in-Charge, half-time. 87 communicants, 23 ASA, $198,416 operating revenue.WebsiteContact: The Rev. Will Dickinson.See TMC for more information. Posting updated on May 29, 2025. Open until filled.

    Self-Study & Building Portfolio

    Full-Time Positions

    No current listings.

    Part-Time Positions

    No current listings.

    In Transition, Pre-Self-Study

    • Cople Parish, Northern Neck
    • Buck Mountain Church, Earlysville
    • St. Michael’s, Arlington
    • St. Mary’s, Fleeton
    • Calvary, Front Royal
    • Holy Comforter, Richmond
    • St. Andrew’s, Richmond
    • St. James’s, Alexandria
    • St. Mary’s, Arlington
    • St. John’s, Tappahannock

     

    Associate, Assistant & Chaplain

    Please be sure to save the job description of any position you apply to, as it will be removed after the close date. (The URL will remain active but will no longer be searchable.) 

    • Grace Church, Alexandria: Interim Assistant, Full-time. (Jan 1 to June 30, 2025). Position DescriptionPosted October 23, 2025. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
    • St. Timothy’s, Herndon: Associate Rector, full-time. Position Description. Website. Posted May 20, 2025. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
    • Grace Church, Kilmarnock: Assistant Rector, part-time. Job Description. Website. Posted February 19, 2025.

      For rectors who are hiring, please follow these instructions. Coordinate with The Rev. Will Dickinson.

      Eligibility for posting: Any position at a parish, school or related organization part of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia can be (and likely should be) posted on this webpage. We can post positions for neighboring Episcopal dioceses, so long as the parish or organization is within about 30 minutes of the diocesan border. We can post ecumenical positions within or close to the Diocese of Virginia’s boundaries, but we don’t post positions from other denominations. Those posting or seeking positions might consider using some of the jobs boards below.

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      The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics is prohibited and will not be tolerated. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.