Job/Internship/Practicum Openings in and around
The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee

We invite you to consider the following job, internship, and practicum opportunities in our parishes and communities across East Tennessee. If you have a opportunity to list, please use the contact form to send a message to the communications office.

DioET Clergy Parish & Institutional Openings

Current parish and institutional opportunities in the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee are available through this portal.

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Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Missioner - Diocese of East TN (Full Time)

Position Summary

The Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Missioner serves as a catalyst, connector, and resource for youth and young adult ministries across the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee. This person equips congregations to form young disciples, fosters relationships among young people and their leaders throughout the diocese, and develops opportunities for spiritual growth, service, leadership, and Christian community.

The Youth and Young Adult Missioner works collaboratively with clergy, lay leaders, parents, and diocesan staff to strengthen existing youth and young adult ministries and cultivate new opportunities for ministry with young people. This person will particularly focus on strengthening connections between these ministries and Grace Point, as it grows into its role as the spiritual center of youth and young adult ministry in the Diocese. This position reports to the Chief of Staff, and is headquartered at Grace Point, with regular travel throughout the Diocese.

Primary Responsibilities

Formation and Discipleship

• Develop and oversee diocesan youth and young adult programs, events, retreats, pilgrimages, and mission experiences.

• Foster opportunities for youth and young adults to deepen their relationship with Christ and the church through worship, prayer, study, fellowship, and service.

• Encourage Episcopal identity and formation rooted in Scripture, tradition, and reason.

• Convene and manage a Diocesan Youth Council who own and are stakeholders in diocesan youth ministry

Congregational Support

• Serve as a resource and consultant to congregations in developing sustainable youth and young adult ministries.

• Share resources, curricula, and ministry models appropriate for congregations of varying sizes and contexts.

Relationship Building

• Build meaningful relationships with youth, families, clergy, and congregational leaders across the diocese, the province, and the larger Episcopal church.

• Travel regularly to congregations and diocesan events, and participate as appropriate to the Missioner’s order of ministry.

Communication and Outreach

• Maintain regular communication with youth leaders, clergy, parents, and youth.

• In cooperation with the Missioner for Communications and Evangelism, utilize digital platforms to engage youth and young adults and promote diocesan ministries

Administration

• Develop and manage the diocesan youth and young adult ministry budget.

• Maintain records, registrations, permissions, and program assessments.

• Recruit and support adult volunteers and event leaders.

Qualifications

Required

• Grounded in faith and prayer, with a demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the Diocese and of the Episcopal Church.

• Experience in youth ministry, Christian formation, education, or related field.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clergy and lay leaders.

• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the Diocese.

• Successful completion of diocesan safeguarding requirements and background checks.

Preferred

• Experience in Episcopal ministry and understanding of Episcopal theology and polity.

• Bachelor's (and/or master’s) degree in theology, education, social work, or related field.

• Experience organizing retreats, camps, mission trips, or large-scale events.

• Competency with digital communications and social media engagement.

Compensation

This is a full-time exempt position, open to ordained and lay persons, consisting of approximately 40 hours per week. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience. The schedule is flexible, with regular weekend and evening work required. Benefits include paid health and dental insurance paid time off, pension contribution appropriate to the successful candidate’s order of ministry, and continuing education.

Application Process

If you feel called to be Youth and Young Adult Missioner in East Tennessee, please submit a resume, cover letter, and your updated VocationHub profile (if available) to the Rev. Canon Joe Woodfin, jwoodfin@dioet.org.

Director of Children's Ministries - Church of the Good Shepherd, Lookout Mountain (Full Time)

Church of the Good Shepherd is seeking a warm, creative, organized, and faithful Director of Children’s Ministries to lead and strengthen our ministry with young children. We want our children to know that they are loved by God, welcomed in the life and worship of the Church, and growing within a community that knows and cares for them. The Director of Children’s Ministries will work with clergy, church and school staff, parents, and volunteers to provide meaningful Christian formation, pastoral care, fellowship, and community for children from infancy through fifth grade.

Responsibilities include:

Developing and coordinating Sunday morning Christian formation for children from infancy through fifth grade
Providing leadership for the parish’s use of Godly Play and supporting teachers in offering it faithfully and effectively
Developing pastoral relationships with children and their parents and being attentive to the joys, needs, transitions, and challenges experienced by families
Helping children participate meaningfully in worship and the broader life of the Church
Working collaboratively with the Rector, clergy, parish staff, and the Children’s Ministry Committee
Partnering closely with the Director of Youth Ministries to create a healthy and intentional transition for children and families as students enter sixth grade
Partnering closely with the Director of Good Shepherd School to offer Godly Play stories to the students
Helping the parish continually evaluate and strengthen its ministry with children and young families

Reports to: Rector
Status: Full time
Hours: ~40 Hours/week
Compensation: $55k-$65k
Benefits: Individual Health Insurance with Dental. Church Pension Contribution

Regular Sunday morning availability is required, along with occasional evenings, weekends, and seasonal events.

For full position details, go to: https://gslookout.org/employment-opportunities/

To Apply

Please submit a résumé and a brief video (1-5 minutes) introducing yourself and describing your interest in ministry with children and families to Fr. Walton Jones: walton@gslookout.com.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. Full background check will be required.

Coordinator of Children and Youth Ministries - St. Paul's, Athens (Part Time)

Job Type: Part-time, approximately 10-15 hours per week

Reports to: Rector

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is seeking a part-time lay Youth and Children’s Minister who is spiritually grounded, faithful, compassionate, adaptive, deeply present, and energetic. The Youth Minister oversees the spiritual development and growth of all children and youth at St. Paul’s, from preschool through high school graduation. This position is a combination of direct formation ministry to children and youth, and administration of ministry programs.

The Coordinator will be an Episcopalian in good standing (or familiar with and affirming of Episcopal theology and social teaching). They will be able to articulate their faith clearly, relate well to children ages 3-18, and disciple young people in the Episcopal tradition of the Jesus movement. This person will work closely with children’s ministry volunteers and other staff members, joining in multigenerational parish worship and fellowship, and should be a clear communicator and team player. This person will commit to pray for the children and families of this parish and know them by name.

The Coordinator will be a self-starter, willing to think outside the box to rebuild family connections and fresh expressions of faith programs. Use of judgment, tact, and confidentiality is required in their parish relationships and responsibilities. This person must demonstrate good people skills, initiative, and organization. This position requires consistent presence on Sunday mornings.

Interested in applying? Please email your resume and letter of interest to The Rev. Claire Brown at cbrown@stpaulsathens.org.

Parish Administrator - St. Elizabeth's, Knoxville (Part Time)

St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church seeks a Parish Administrator who will oversee the efficient and effective operation of the administrative support functions of the parish. Applicants should be proficient in current technology and office procedures. We seek a well-rounded individual who is cool under pressure, can orchestrate multiple activities at once, and possesses good interpersonal skills

Reports to: Rector

Status: Part-time, 28 hours weekly

Compensation: $35,000-$37,000 (depending on experience/education)

To apply or for a complete Position Description, send a copy of your resume to:

office@stelizchurch.org

St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church

110 Sugarwood Dr.

Knoxville, TN 37934

Choral Staff Singers - St. Elizabeth's, Knoxville (Part Time)

St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Knoxville, is looking for a soprano and a bass/baritone to be the section leaders in our choir. Pay is $70 per call. Wednesday evening rehearsals, one service on Sundays. Contact Elizabeth Farr, Director of Music. ElizabethFarrMusic@gmail.com

Choral Staff Singers - St. John's, Johnson City (Part Time)

Ideal candidates will observe a deep appreciation for sacred music and have a strong background in vocal performance or choral reading skills in addition with singing experience in choral ensembles.

This role requires attending a weekly Wednesday evening rehearsal from 7:00-8:30 pm and a rehearsal on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am leading up to the 10:30 am worship service. There is additional per-call compensation for any special called rehearsals, special services, or concerts.

Pay is determined per call and negotiable with experience and educational background.

To more information or to apply, contact Organist/Choirmaster Nick Andrews at office@stjohnstn.org.

Internships/Practicums/Volunteering Positions Open:

The following positions are offered for those seeking internship, practicum, or volunteering hours. If an internship or practicum position is stipendiary or paid, it will be noted in the listing.

Diocesan Archives Volunteers

Position: Diocesan Archives Volunteer
Reports to: Bro. Andrew Morehead, OC, Missioner for Communications and Evangelism (amorehead@dioet.org)
Schedule: Minimum of 3 hours per week as determined in communication with supervisor

Role Overview

Help preserve the stories of our diocese by assisting with processing, maintenance, and digitization of historical and business records. Training is provided and tasks are matched to interest and skill level.

Typical Responsibilities and Activities (Chosen in Discernment with Supervisor)

Processing collections: sorting, organizing, labeling records
Digitization: scanning documents and photographs, naming files, and transferring digital files to server
Preservation: reorganizing documents for enhanced preservation (acidic paper and photograph storage)
Research and Publication: research and article writing projects