Director for Congregational Development & Networking
The Episcopal Church in Connecticut
Position: Director for Congregational Development & Networking
Location: Episcopal Church in Connecticut, Meriden, CT 06450
Link: https://www.episcopalct.org/open-positions/ecct-job-openings/entry/10511/
Description
Reporting directly to the Canon for Congregations & Transitions, the Director for Congregational Development & Networking will work with Region Leadership Teams and existing and emerging Ministry Networks. The Director will engage, support, and deepen existing collaborative efforts while fostering new endeavors among congregations and across Regions. The Director will also assist the Canon for Congregations & Transitions in building a team of congregational consultants—lay and ordained leaders with specific areas of expertise (Conflict, Clergy Transitions, Diversity & Equity, Finance, and Buildings & Grounds)—to strengthen lay and clergy leaders in those critical areas of growth that may arise within the life of the congregation. In addition, the Director will guide parishes and worshipping communities of all sizes and locations by exploring and identifying creative and innovative practices to equip and expand faithful, healthy, and effective faith communities as the local expression of the Body of Christ. Download the job posting for further details.
Qualifications
• Either an ordained Episcopalian in good standing with strong and demonstrable congregational experience or a confirmed communicant in good standing active in an Episcopal congregation with similar levels of congregational experience.
• At least a bachelor’s degree; advanced degree a plus.
• At least five years of experience working in a nonprofit or congregational setting.
• A person of prayer, deeply formed in the Episcopal tradition, a follower of Jesus, and a creative person able to participate with ECCT, its bishops and lay and ordained leaders, as together we discern where God is leading us and how to join Jesus in changing the world.
• A demonstrated commitment to intercultural competency and clear understanding and commitment around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with a commitment to working from a servant leadership perspective, rather than ‘top down’ or expert model, to better encourage “a community of parishes helping other parishes.”
• Proven experience in congregational development, revitalization, and an understanding of the dynamics of parishes of varied sizes and in different contexts (rural, urban, suburban, economics, demographics, etc.).
See job posting for additional information. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
To apply
Send resume/CV, with a cover letter, to Jean Tomasco, Director for Human Resources, jtomasco@episcopalct.org. Accepting applications through May 16, 2025 (or until the position is filled, which may be earlier), with applications being reviewed on a rolling basis as submitted.
Accepting Applications until position is filled.
