Lay Employee Openings

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is a vibrant, welcoming neighborhood parish in Evanston, IL, with just over 200 members. St. Mark’s seeks a Parish Administrator to serve as the operational backbone of our parish. This role supports the Rector and staff across four areas: day-to-day office management, executive support to the Rector, parish communications, and coordination of the building’s use, which has been a longstanding and active part of how St. Mark’s serves the broader Evanston community. The ideal candidate brings strong administrative experience, a calm and professional presence, and a genuine interest in the mission of an Episcopal church.

This is a part-time position, requiring 20 hours per week, in-person.  Qualifications include at least three years experience in a church, nonprofit, or office environment; strong administrative and communication skills; a welcoming and service-oriented manner; an ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive matters; and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Mail Chimp. View a detailed job description.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to the Rev. Greg Millikin by email.

St. Michael’s Church in Barrington, IL is seeking a skilled muti-tasker to fill a new full-time, salaried position as the Parish & Communications Administrator. In this role the candidate will be responsible for managing the daily administration of non-financial  parish matters and work with Rector, Vestry and volunteers to enhance and increase the communications efforts of the parish both internally to its members and externally to the community.

This role will require a candidate who flourishes when working collaboratively  and creatively to enhance the mission driven purpose of St. Michael’s. The candidate will consider themselves skilled in current communications and Microsoft technologies and confident in suggesting potential improvements while being able to work independently to complete routine administrative tasks.

The candidate will join a team that includes a full-time accountant and a full-time facilities manager collectively meeting the needs of an energized and faithful parish membership.

The candidate should be willing to work a 9-5 daily in office schedule with some weekend work as mutually agreed. The church offers a competitive compensation package, based on experience and technical skills as well as a very strong benefits package including 10 days vacation in year one, moving to 15 days in year two, plus 12 holidays, accrued PTO and a very strong retirement matching program.

View a detailed job description here.

If interested, please send an introductory cover letter and current resume to wardens@stmichaelsbarrington.org.

St. Mary’s, Park Ridge is seeking a part time Director of Youth and Children’s Ministry. The position is 10 hours per week and is ideal for those seeking flexibility. Sunday presence is a requirement for the position. St. Mary’s seeks candidates who enjoy working with young people and their families and who care about the spiritual development of children and youth.

The Director’s role is both relational and organizational. The Director will build relationships with families, children, and youth and will help teach, guide, and lead them in their spiritual development alongside dedicated lay leaders. The Director will also be responsible for volunteer scheduling, curriculum and calendar oversight, primary communication with families and lay leaders, and for the recruitment and supervision of lay leaders and nursery staff. View a detailed job description.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume to the Rev. Patrick Skutch by April 27, 2026.

The Church of the Holy Comforter (CHC) is seeking an Associate for Family Ministry. The Church of the Holy Comforter is a thriving Episcopal Church in Kenilworth, Illinois. Those looking to join their team should be detail-oriented, curious, and passionate about collaboration. Candidates must be comfortable working with adults within the parish as well as young children in our preschool, and leading families to deepen their personal faith.

The Associate for Family Ministry will support the ministry team with various programmatic, administrative, and strategic responsibilities, including Sunday School, family pastoral support, relationship building with our community, and serving as a bridge between the Church and the families in our All Things Bright & Beautiful preschool. The Associate for Family Ministry will work closely with the clergy team, the vestry, and the parent leadership to facilitate the long-term success of our mission. Central to the program at Holy Comforter is the idea that children participating in our community are encouraged to grow into the truest versions of themselves, rather than being shaped into any particular perspective. View a detailed job description.

Holy Comforter is considering both ordained and lay applicants for this full-time position. Ordained applicants can expect to be compensated in line with the Diocese of Chicago’s guidelines for clergy. Lay salaries start at $60,000, not including robust pension and healthcare plans. Pay over that mark may be offered commensurate with experience and with attention to academic qualifications. To apply, please email the Rev. Heath Howe and copy our Youth Minister. Please include your resume and a one-page cover letter detailing why you’d be a good fit for CHC.

Eco DioChicago is hiring a part-time contractor to educate communities about the Illinois Solar For All (ILSFA) programs as part of our Caring Light campaign. This role involves planning and delivering in-person/virtual events in Northern Illinois (outside Chicago), focusing on income-eligible and environmental justice communities. You’ll provide clear, neutral information about ILSFA’s benefits, eligibility, and consumer protections, while leveraging Episcopal parish facilities and connections.

Ideal candidates have experience in community education, event planning, outreach, or public engagement, with strong communication skills and the ability to work in faith-based spaces. The contract runs May–October 2026 (with possible extension), paying $40/hour for 12–21 hours/month. To apply, send your resume and a brief cover letter to info@episcopalcharities.org. Help us advance energy equity and creation care!

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Episcopal Charities (“EC”), the social outreach arm of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, seeks a full time Communications Manager. The Communications Manager is responsible for setting communications strategy and priorities; determining appropriate platforms and approaches; and exercising independent judgment regarding messaging, storytelling methods, and audience engagement. The role requires developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that amplifies the mission and impact of EC through clear, compelling, and faithful storytelling.

With a strong emphasis on strategic oversight and development of video, multimedia content, and the thoughtful use of emerging technologies—including AI—this role translates the work of grantee partners and programs into stories that inspire donors, engage stakeholders, and invite broader participation in the mission of EC. This position anticipates competencies in emerging tools and technologies (or a willingness to learn) in order to increase and streamline communications output and productivity.

Reporting to and collaborating closely with the Executive Director, the Communications Manager must demonstrate a high degree of creative and strategic communications leadership while ensuring a consistent, mission-centered, and theologically grounded voice across all platforms. View a detailed job description here.

Directions for Applicants: Please send a résumé and one page letter of intent to Uziel Hernandez, EC Operations Manager. In your letter of intent, please tell us:
• why you are the right person for this role, and,
• how your experience/skills align with EC needs as outlined in this position description.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates will be contacted for interviews as materials are received. The position will remain open until the right candidate is identified or until April 15, 2026, whichever comes first. Episcopal Charities hopes to have the selected candidate in the role by May 1, 2026 at the latest.