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St. Augustine’s seeks a friendly, experienced facilities maintenance professional to join our staff during an exciting season of growth and capital improvement. The Building Manager oversees the care, maintenance, and long-term stewardship of the church and rectory campus in downtown Wilmette. This role manages the part-time Sexton, coordinates all building operations and ensures that the property remains safe, functional, and well-maintained. The Building Manager will interact regularly with the Rector, Wardens, church staff, and the Buildings & Grounds (B&G) Committee Chair.

The role also works closely with the B&G committee on technical guidance, capital project planning, and long-term facilities strategy. This is a great opportunity for a semi-retired facilities professional! A more detailed job description can be found here.

Qualified candidates can submit their resume to the Rev. Nadia Stefko, Rector.

St. Edward’s & Christ Church is a welcoming Episcopal faith community located in Joliet, Illinois. We operate with an annual budget of approximately $400,000 and maintain a variety of designated and restricted funds totaling over $1.1 million in assets. Our bookkeeping has been managed by a dedicated volunteer, and we are now seeking a part-time professional to support long-term sustainability and financial stewardship. The start date would be as soon as filled in 2026. We currently use QuickBooks Online. View a detailed job description here.

To apply, email Diane Brown and include a brief email of interest, a summary of relevant experience and/or resume, and a proposed hourly rate or flat fee.

The Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Forest, Illinois, seeks an Assistant Organist (12 hours/week). The Assistant Organist’s primary role is to accompany the church’s music program and the musical expression of the worshipping congregation. CHS boasts two organs, both by Harrison & Harrison of Durham, England. The main organ has 51 ranks over three manuals. The second organ is a 3-stop continuo instrument.

Preferred qualifications for a candidate include formal training in and understanding of the organ, organ repertoire and sacred music; excellence in technical and musical expression, including the accompaniment of choirs in anthems, Anglican Chant, and hymns; and experience with the church calendar and its distinctive liturgical needs.

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To apply, please submit a resume and salary requirements via email, along with audio or video recordings of two contrasting organ pieces and one hymn to Patrick Godon, Organist/Choirmaster.

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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St. Paul’s Church By-the-Lake, the Episcopal Church in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood since 1882, seeks a permanent part-time Organist and Choir Director.

St. Paul’s is a diverse and vibrant parish known for traditional Anglican liturgy and music beloved by its congregation. A small but dedicated volunteer choir sings for the 10:30 am Sung Mass on Sundays and occasions such as Holy Week and Christmas. The choir chants the minor propers of the English Gradual and sings the Ordinary as well as traditional hymns from the 1940 Hymnal and other sources. The choir rehearses briefly prior to Sunday’s Sung Mass and may use a limited number of extra singers and instrumentalists for major feast days or special occasions.

The ideal candidate will be a talented and dedicated musician who places a high value on the spirituality of music and worship, makes appropriate and high-quality music selections, including for special Masses and holidays, and is able to adapt to the style of our Mass with necessary flexibility as needed. View a detailed job description here.

If interested, please send application materials (resume, musical samples, etc.) by email.