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
- Ware Church, Gloucester: Priest-in-Charge (with intent to convert to Rector), full-time. 117 Communicants. 75 ASA. $355,000 Operating Revenue. Website. See TMC for more information. Posted May 15, 2025. Open until filled. Contact: the Rev. Will Dickinson.
- Trinity, Fredericksburg: Rector, full-time. 397 Communicants. 111 ASA. $486,283 Operating Revenue. Website. OTM Portfolio for more information. Posted April 25, 2025. Applications received by Discernment Committee through June 6, 2025.
- St. Stephen’s, Heathsville. Priest-in-Charge, Full-time. 60 Communicants, 45 ASA. $230,000 Operating Revenue. Position Posting. Website. Open until filled.
- Grace Church, The Plains: Rector, full-time. 106 Communicants, 86 ASA, $676,000 operating revenue. Website. OTM. See TMC for more information. Contact: The Rev. Will Dickinson. Posted March 2, 2025. Applications received through May 15, 2025.
- Christ Episcopal Church – Scott Parish, Gordonsville: Priest-in-Charge (with intent to convert to Rector), full-time. 78 communicants, 39 ASA, $122,652 operating revenue. Website. Contact: The Rev. Will Dickinson.TMC for more information. Posting updated on May 29, 2025. Open until filled.
Part-Time Positions
- St. John’s Church and N. Farnham Church, Warsaw: Priest-in-Charge (with intent to convert to Rector). 2/3 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.
- St. Stephen’s, Catlett: Priest-in-Charge, half-time. 87 communicants, 23 ASA, $198,416 operating revenue.Website. Contact: 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
- Christ Church, Lucketts*
- 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
*Seeking long-term supply. Contact The Rev. Will Dickinson to express interest.
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.)
- 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.
- St. George’s, Fredericksburg: Associate Rector, full-time. Position Description. Website. Posted February 3, 2025. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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.