Job Opportunities

  • Stated Clerk

    Location: Synod of the Trinity

    The Synod of the Trinity is seeking a stated clerk to serve a vital role training, providing resources and assistance to the 16 presbyteries, particularly, their respective stated clerk.

    The Synod is looking for a collaborative individual with good written and oral communication skills, well versed in Presbyterian polity and parliamentary procedure. The clerk should be either a teaching or ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with at least two years stated clerk experience at the mid-council level. The clerk should also be someone who is interested in learning the practices of Policy Governance and the Standing Rules of the Synod. The clerk will need the motivation and technical skills to work remotely as well as in-person within a hybrid mode, including Microsoft 365 and Google Drive. The clerk must demonstrate flexibility in adapting to new information and situations.

    A MIF is available by clicking here.

  • Temporary Stated Clerk

    Location: Lake Erie Presbytery

    Do you have an interest in ministry with the wider church? Do your gifts lean toward organizational agility, constitutional interpretation and assisting others in living out Presbyterian discipleship? If so, perhaps you’d like to consider the Lake Erie Presbytery’s stated clerk role. Since its stated clerk, the Rev. Greg Gillispie, has resigned, the Lake Erie Presbytery is seeking a temporary stated clerk. The temporary stated clerk would begin responsibilities as soon as an appointment by the moderator and would be eligible to apply for the three-year termed position to be elected by the presbytery. If interested, contact General Presbyter the Rev. Anita Bernhardt at pastoranitab@gmail.com or (828)381-6535. (Posted Aug. 11)

  • Presbytery Leader for Governance and Congregational Leadership

    Location: Carlisle Presbytery

    The Presbytery of Carlisle seeks applicants for the new full-time position of Presbytery Leader for Governance and Congregational Leadership. This position serves alongside the interim executive presbyter (and successor) and encompasses the role of the stated clerk along with responsibilities for cultivating new leadership models for the faithful, vital and sustainable witness of its congregations.

    The Presbytery Leader for Governance and Congregational Leadership may be a Minister of Word and Sacrament or Ruling Elder of the PCUSA. Working with a coaching framework, this leader will bring curiosity, excellent listening skills, patience and creativity to consultations with congregations, Sessions and pastors. Qualifications also include strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and competence in the use of technology for communication and reporting. Not so much an “expert” but an informed interpreter and guide, this leader will bring a strong working knowledge of the Book of Order and Roberts Rules of Order to lead with flexibility for ever-changing conditions, in alignment with the values and principles of our polity.

    Interested applicants may send a letter of interest along with Personal Information Form or resume summarizing skills, experience and qualifications to carlislepbyapplicant@gmail.com. Preferred application deadline was July 15, however the committee will continue receiving applications until the position is filled. A position description is available here. (Posted June 15)

  • Around the PCUSA

    Location: Synod Neighbor

    The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has several openings for which it is seeking qualified candidates looking for a call working at the national level. The positions include:

    • Executive Director for Stony Point Center (Stony Point Center, Stony Point, NY)
    • Mission Engagement Advisor (Mission Engagement & Support, Louisville, KY)
    • Communications Associate (Communications, Louisville, KY)
    • Associate for Gender, Racial & Intercultural Justice (Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministry, Louisville, KY)
    • Mission Specialist for Christian Formation (Theology, Formation & Evangelism, Louisville, KY)
    • Project Manager for Digital Fundraising and Interpretation (Special Offerings Management (MES), Louisville, KY)
    • Project Manager for Interpretation and Fundraising for World Mission and Shared Mission (One Year Term Contract) (Mission Engagement (MES), Louisville, KY)
    • Mission Engagement Associate (Manager, Direct Mail) (Mission Engagement and Support, Louisville, KY)
    • Director, Center for Repair of Historical Harms (Executive Director’s Office, KY)
    • Administrative Specialist for Special Offerings (Mission Engagement and Support, Louisville, KY)

    For more details, visit the PCUSA’s career site by clicking here.

  • Presbytery Financial Secretary

    Location: Washington Presbytery

    Washington Presbytery is seeking a team player with bookkeeping experience to serve as the presbytery’s Financial Secretary in a mostly self–scheduled, work–from–home relationship. This part–time role includes various responsibilities surrounding mission and per capita receipts and disbursements, payroll and taxes, presbytery investments and special funds, and regular reporting of accounts to Washington Presbytery staff and officers, among other duties. Average time commitment currently rates at 8–10 hours per week.

    For a job description and contact information, click here. (Posted June 27)

  • Interim Associate Pastor

    Location: Synod Neighbor

    First Presbyterian Church of Cheyenne, Wyoming, is currently searching for an Interim Associate Pastor to begin serving right away. First Presbyterian of Cheyenne is a friendly congregation of 350 members with an average of 120 worship attendance. The church’s mission statement is: As followers of Jesus Christ, under the authority of the Bible, our mission is: Glorifying and worshiping God, Baptizing and strengthening disciples, and loving and serving all people.

    A position description is available by clicking here.

    If you are an ordained pastor or a candidate who is ready to be ordained who might be interested in being the Interim Associate Pastor, contact the church at churchoffice@firstprescheyenn.org and visit their website www.firstprescheyenne.org. (Posted June 23)

  • Director of Congregational Resourcing and Communication

    Location: Philadelphia Presbytery

    The Presbytery of Philadelphia is seeking a full-time Director of Congregational Resourcing and Communication to serve as a member of the Leadership Team; offering staff resourcing for pastors, sessions and congregations; and to be responsible for encouraging the health of the congregations in the presbytery. The DCRC reports to and works under the guidance of the executive presbyter.

    Click here for a detailed job description. (Posted May 18)

  • Beaver-Butler Employment Opportunities

    Location: Beaver-Butler Presbytery

    Find job openings in Beaver-Butler Presbytery here.

  • Presbytery of Carlisle Employment Opportunities

    Location: Carlisle Presbytery

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  • Donegal Employment Opportunities

    Location: Donegal Presbytery

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  • Kiskiminetas Employment Opportunities

    Location: Kiskiminetas Presbytery

    Find job openings in Kiskiminetas Presbytery at this link.

  • Lake Erie Employment Opportunities

    Location: Lake Erie Presbytery

    Find ministry opportunities in the Presbytery of Lake Erie.

  • Lehigh Employment Opportunities

    Location: Lehigh Presbytery

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  • Northumberland Employment Opportunities

    Location: Northumberland Presbytery

    Full-time and part-time positions available within the Northumberland Presbytery.

  • Philadelphia Employment Opportunities

    Location: Philadelphia Presbytery

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  • Pittsburgh Employment Opportunities

    Location: Pittsburgh Presbytery

    Available at this link are job and career openings within Pittsburgh Presbytery.

  • Redstone Employment Opportunities

    Location: Redstone Presbytery

    These positions are available in the Presbytery of Redstone.

  • Washington Employment Opportunities

    Location: Washington Presbytery

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  • Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Employment Opportunities

    Location: Synod Neighbor

    Find jobs that are available throughout the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) here.