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. Shirley Smith Graham. 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
- Diocese of Virginia: Minister for Transition Ministry. Position Description. Posted July 12, 2024.
- St. Dunstan’s, McLean: Priest-in-Charge (with intent to convert to Rector), full-time. 280 communicants, 53 ASA, $578,199 operating revenue. Website. Contact: The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham. See TMC for more information. Posted April 26, 2024. Receiving names until June 30, 2024.
- Las Iglesias de San José y Cristo Rey, Arlington/Springfield: Vicar, full-time. 173 communicants (combined), 76 ASA (combined), $171,088 operating revenue (combined). Contact: Shirley Smith Graham. See TMC jobs board for English language version. Spanish language version Posted November 30, 2023. Receiving names until January 19, 2024, or until filled.
Part-Time Positions
- St. Luke’s, Simeon (Charlottesville): Priest-in-Charge, half-time.66 communicants, 35 ASA, $98,541 operating revenue. Website. Contact: The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham. See TMC for more information. Posted June 25, 2024. Receiving names until August 9, 2024.
- St. Peter’s, Port Royal: Priest-in-Charge, half-time. 35communicants, 22 ASA, $128,656 operating revenue. Website. Contact: The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham. See TMC for more information. Posted June 3, 2024. Receiving names until July 12,2024.
- St. Stephen’s, Catlett: Priest-in-Charge, half-time. 87 communicants, 23 ASA, $198,416 operating revenue.Website. Contact: The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham.See TMC jobs board for more information. PostedApril 25, 2024. Open until filled.
- Vauter’s Church, Loretto (Essex): Priest-in-Charge, part-time. 82 communicants, 13 ASA, $68,104 operating revenue. Website. Contact: The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham. Posted May 31, 2022, Open until filled.
Self-Study & Building Portfolio
Full-Time Positions
- Trinity Church and St. Mary’s Whitechapel, Lancaster: Priest-in-Charge (with intent to convert to Rector). Full-time. 67/47 communicants, 33/33 ASA, $90,121/$173,445 operating revenue. Website Trinity. Website St. Mary’s Whitechapel. Contact: The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham. Covenant in place.
- St. Mary’s Church, Goochland: Priest-in-Charge (with Intent to Convert to Rector). Full-time. 1,513 communicants, 289 ASA, $1,912,083 operating revenue. Website. Contact: The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham.
- Pohick Church, Lorton: Priest-in-Charge (with intent to convert to Rector), full-time. 533 communicants, 153 ASA, $736,762 operating revenue. Website. Contact: The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham
- Christ Church, Gordonsville
Part-Time Positions
- St. John’s Church and N. Farnham Church, Warsaw: Priest-in-Charge (with intent to convert to Rector). 2/3 time. 28/25 communicants, 29/29 ASA, $103,264/$58,877 operating revenue. Website. Contact: The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham. Covenant in place.
In Transition, Pre-Self-Study
- Trinity Church, Fredericksburg
- Grace Church, The Plains
- Calvary Church, Hanover
- St. John’s, Tappahannock
- St. Anne’s Parish, Scottsville
*Seeking long-term supply. Contact the Rev. Shirley Smith Graham 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. Paul’s, Alexandria: Assistant Rector, half-time. Position Description. Website. Posted July 24, 2024. Open until filled.
- St. George’s, Fredericksburg: Associate Rector, full-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on May 29, 2024.
- Christ Church Episcopal: Assistant Rector, full-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on May 25, 2024.
- St. Michael’s School, Richmond: School Chaplain/Religion Teacher. Position Description. Posted on April 24, 2024.
- St. Andrew’s, Burke: Assistant Rector for Children, Youth and Families, full-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on April 10, 2024.
- St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes Upper School, Alexandria: Chaplain, full-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on January 24, 2024.
- Georgetown University, Washington D.C.: Episcopal Chaplain, part-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on June 7, 2023.
- Abingdon Church, Gloucester: Minister to Children and Youth, part-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on June 1, 2023.
- Grace InSide, Henrico: Chaplain at state prison facility. Position Description. Website. Posted on December 8, 2022.
- St. Matthew’s, Richmond: Priest, part-time. Position Description. Website. Posted on September 14, 2022.
For rectors who are hiring, please follow these instructions. Coordinate with the Rev. Shirley Smith Graham.
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.