Positions Open

Associate Rector / Episcopal Chaplain

Supervisory Organizations:
St. John’s Georgetown & Georgetown University Campus Ministry
Location:  St. John’s Georgetown Parish, 3240 O Street NW
and Georgetown University Campus Ministry Offices

 Job Overview – Associate Rector / Episcopal Chaplain

The Associate Rector / Episcopal Chaplain is a full-time ministerial position jointly serving St. John’s Georgetown Parish and Georgetown University Campus Ministry. Reporting to the Rector of St. John’s Georgetown and the Director for Protestant Life at Georgetown University, this role shares in the pastoral, sacramental, and programmatic leadership of both communities with a primary (but not exclusive) focus on student and young adult spiritual and communal vitality.

 The Associate supports the spiritual formation, pastoral care, and leadership development of undergraduate, graduate, and young adult populations; strengthens connections between parish and campus life; and builds sustainable ministries rooted in shared leadership, hospitality, and the baptismal call of all people.

This position requires regular evening and weekend hours and operates within the

Protestant chaplaincy as part of Georgetown University Campus Ministry.

The position is meant to celebrate the Episcopal Church’s sacramental tradition while actively collaborating in Georgetown University’s ecumenical, interreligious, and Jesuit context.

Key Areas of Ministry

  • Pastoral and Sacramental Leadership
  • Share in presiding and preaching at Sunday Eucharist on a rotation established by the Rector of St. John’s Georgetown.
  • Provide sacramental ministry, pastoral counseling, and spiritual accompaniment to students, young adults, and congregants in both settings.
  • Participate in weddings, funerals, campus ceremonies, and special services in both settings, as assigned.

Student and Young Adult Engagement

  • Lead outreach, evangelism, and relational ministry with students and young adults in both settings.
  • Develop small groups, fellowship opportunities, and formation programs responsive to emerging needs and interests in both settings.
  • Cultivate young adult leadership with the goal of creating self-sustaining ministries across parish and campus contexts.
  • Host at least one monthly evening Eucharist and shared meal primarily centered on the Georgetown University community. Currently there is a weekly Episcopal service.
  • Develop and deepen technological ministerial contexts and use existent technological resources to deepen worship and pastoral care at both locations.
  • Formation, Programming, and Retreats
    • Design and implement educational, reflective, and social programs for students and young adults drawn from both settings.
    • Collaborate with chaplaincy colleagues on ecumenical and interreligious services and up to four retreats annually.
    • Foster integration of intellectual, social, and spiritual formation.
  • Stewardship and Parish Life
    • Participate in parish stewardship initiatives, advancing a year-round culture of generosity, shared ministry, and resource integration.
    • Coordinate with Rector and staff to integrate students and young adults into Parish Life ministries.
    • Strengthen parishioner engagement beyond clergy-led models by empowering lay and student leadership.
  • Collaboration and Institutional Partnership
    • Work closely with other Protestant, Catholic, and non-Christian chaplains.
    • Maintain collaborative relationships with local Episcopal and Lutheran congregations.
    • Serve as a representative of both institutions to alumni, donors, and external partners.
    • Affirm and engage Georgetown University’s Catholic identity, Jesuit mission, and Ignatian spiritual tradition through respectful dialogue and collaboration.

Work Interactions

The Associate Rector / Episcopal Chaplain collaborates closely with clergy, chaplains, faculty, administrators, student leaders, alumni, and donors. The role advances both institutions’ commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and the Episcopal Church’s call to Becoming Beloved Community. The Associate serves as a visible pastoral resource and contributes meaningfully to the spiritual life and public witness of both St. John’s Georgetown and Georgetown University.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Master of Divinity from an accredited theological school.
  • Clinical Pastoral Education or comparable supervised ministry experience.
  • Minimum of three years of relevant ministry experience, including preaching, program development, and pastoral counseling.
  • Ordained Episcopal priest, licensed or eligible for licensure in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collegially across denominational, racial, cultural, and religious differences.
  • Clear commitment to anti-racism and full inclusion across the spectrum of human identity and sexuality.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Capacity to manage complex pastoral and institutional environments with initiative and care.

Responsibilities (On Campus & In Parish)

Percentages total 100%. All responsibilities are Essential (E).

Pastoral Care and Counseling – 30% (E)

Serve as a regular pastoral presence for students and young adults; provide pastoral counseling, crisis response, and spiritual support; maintain regular office hours; consult with the Rector and Campus Ministry leadership as needed.

Religious Services – 20% (E)

Plan and lead sacramental services; coordinate worship with parish and university colleagues; encourage participation in parish life and local faith communities; collaborate on ecumenical and interreligious services.

Programs and Retreats – 20% (E)

Develop and facilitate programming, formation groups, and retreats in partnership with campus and parish colleagues; oversee logistics, communication, and student engagement.

Student Formation Partnerships – 20% (E)

Engage fully in the life of the university; build partnerships around wellness, orientation, service, diversity initiatives, and leadership development; serve on committees as assigned.

Administration – 10% (E)

Support departmental and parish strategic goals; attend required meetings; assist colleagues; collaborate with Advancement and Communications; participate in parish staff meetings and other responsibilities as assigned by the Rector.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office, campus, and church settings. Frequently required to move up to 10 lbs. and to walk or stand for extended periods. Occasionally required to move up to 20 lbs.

Budgetary Responsibility

Participates in shared stewardship and budgetary planning in coordination with parish and university leadership.

Compensation package

This full-time position includes a generous benefit package including health insurance and dental insurance. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please submit OTM Profile, CV/Resume, letter of intent, three professional references and digital access to recent sermons to the Rector, The Rev. Dr. Laura Natta Laura@stjohnsgeorgetown.org.

Associate Rector (Full-Time)

St. John’s Georgetown Episcopal Church seeks a joyful, collaborative, and pastorally grounded Associate Rector to share in the leadership and ministry of a thriving and evolving parish. Working closely with the Rector and staff, the Associate Rector will help nurture a vibrant, welcoming community rooted in worship, shared ministry, and faithful engagement with the world.

We are committed to being much more than the type of church that just gets together on Sundays, we are looking for a priest who delights in helping congregations grow in faith, connection, and joy. Our tag line is “Be you. Be here. Belong,” and helping people feel welcome and find their place of belonging is an important part of our identity.

About the Role

The Associate Rector shares fully in the worship, pastoral, and leadership life of the parish, with particular emphasis in the areas of congregational vitality, Christian formation, and parish

integration. This role emphasizes collaboration with clergy and lay leaders and supports a culture in which all members are empowered to live into their baptismal calling.

Key Areas of Ministry

Congregational Vitality & Parish Life

  • Strengthen engagement across the parish by empowering lay leadership and shared ministry
  • Support and grow small groups that foster connection and spiritual growth
  • Lead the parish stewardship ministry, shaping a year-round culture of faithful generosity
  • Work with clergy and lay leaders to foster and build practices that help everyone feel welcomed and find their place at St. John’s.

Christian Formation

  • Lead and develop Christian formation programs for all ages
  • Oversee adult education, Bible studies, forums, and sacramental preparation
  • Collaborate with staff and lay leaders to create meaningful, accessible offerings

Worship & Music

  • Share in preaching, presiding, and all sacramental ministries
  • Recruit, train, and support lay liturgical leaders
  • Collaborate with the Director of Music to expand worship offerings, including multicultural liturgical expressions
  • Serve as a clergy liaison for the parish’s international concert series

Leadership & Governance

  • Assist with day-to-day parish operations
  • Participate in Vestry meetings as appropriate
  • Engage in long-range visioning and strategic planning with the Rector

Community Engagement

  • Serve as a clergy liaison to particular parish communities or ministries, especially young adults, and social justice initiatives, based on gifts and parish needs

Qualifications

  • Ordained priest in good standing within The Episcopal Church or a church in full communion
  • Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent degre
  • Typically, 1–3 years of parish experience with demonstrated collaborative leadership
  • Strong communication skills (preaching and writing)
  • Emotional, pastoral, and organizational maturity suited to dynamic parish life

Why St. John’s

St. John’s is a vibrant, diverse, and engaged congregation committed to joyful worship, thoughtful formation, and faithful service. We value collegial clergy leadership, creative partnerships with lay leaders, and a spirit of curiosity and welcome.

Interested candidates should submit their letter of interest, OTM profile and digital link to sermons to the Rector, Rev. Dr. Laura Natta laura@stjohnsgeorgetown.org