Careers at Grace Church
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Grace Church is a growing and inclusive Episcopal community that has served its members, neighbors, and visitors through a variety of ministries and programs since 1808. We enjoy an especially close relationship with the Greenwich Village neighborhood south of Union Square and, over time, our membership has come to represent a diversity of faith backgrounds. The doors of our magnificent church are open every day, and we strive to serve the people who come inside regardless of who they may be.
Grace Church is recognized as an architectural masterpiece. The church and surrounding buildings represent three historic distinctions: New York City Landmark (1966, 1977); National Register of Historic Places (1974); and National Historic Landmark (1977).
Culture and Commitment
Grace Church in New York is committed to providing an environment in which all employees are valued. We have a zero-tolerance policy with respect to unlawful employee harassment and discrimination.
It is Grace Church’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No qualified applicant or employee of Grace Church shall be discriminated against on the basis or regard to, age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic or status under applicable state or federal law.
Safety and Health
Grace Church in New York requires all candidates for employment or contract assignments, regardless of work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and to show proof of vaccination to Human Resources prior to meeting with prospective managers. Newly hired staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated by their start date. Applicants unable to comply with this policy due to an underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief may be eligible for an accommodation, unless such an accommodation would be unduly burdensome or present a direct threat to Grace Church’s employees, its congregation, or vulnerable members of the communities it serves.
Safeguarding Our Community
In accordance with Safe Church Model Policies, upon a conditional offer of employment, a satisfactory completion of a background check is required, conducted in accordance with New York State law and Diocesan Constitution and Canons.
Employee Benefits
Health
- Group Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Hearing Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
Financial
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
Wellness
- Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Summer Hours
- Work-Life Balance
Open Positions
Associate Rector
Posted: November 10, 2025
Status: Full time priest
Contact:
The Rev. J. Donald Waring
dwaring@gracechurchnyc.org (preferred)
802 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
Overview
Grace Church in New York is searching for a seasoned Episcopal priest who is available for 3-5 years to serve on our full-time clergy staff. We are located at 10th and Broadway, just south of Union Square. A staff of 15 (including three full-time priests) oversees a vital urban ministry of worship, Christian education, community outreach, and pastoral care. The core of the parish consists of approximately 300 pledging households. Our annual budget is $3.2 million. The building we call home is a stunning, 1846 Gothic Revival, landmark church designed by James Renwick, Jr. Architects have called it one of the seven buildings in Manhattan worth preserving at all costs.
Core Responsibilities
Priestly Ministry
The Associate Rector will report directly to the Rector, and share in the overall priestly ministry of Grace Church, including:
- Liturgical leadership – Worship services range from grand and majestic in a nave that seats 1,000, to small and intimate in a chapel that seats 90. The Associate Rector will be able to provide strong, confident, competent liturgical leadership at all worship services, including weddings, funerals, traditional Choral Evensong, Rite I Morning Prayer and Eucharist, and Rite II Eucharist.
- Preaching – Share in the preaching ministry on a regular basis.
- Pastoral care – Share in visiting the sick, providing short-term counseling, and referrals to those in need. Shepherd “Grace Cares,” a team of lay visitors.
- Teaching – Lead Christian education classes on a regular basis for all ages. Teaching religion at Grace Church School is also a possibility.
Children, Youth, and Family Ministry
The Associate Rector will coordinate programs that deepen the engagement of children, youth, and families in the life of the church, including, but not limited to:
- Children’s Chapel that meets on Sundays during the 9 and 11 am services.
- The Christmas Pageant that occurs at 4 pm on Christmas Eve.
- The Easter Eve Walk, which is an interactive Stations of the Cross geared for children.
- Supervision of our nursery staff.
Newcomers and Rites of Initiation
The Associate Rector will oversee programs that welcome and incorporate newcomers of all ages into the life of Grace Church, including those seeking baptism, confirmation, and reception.
Skills Needed
The Associate Rector will have a solid-grounding in broad-church Anglicanism and an ability to hold the center in a time of deep division in church and society. Grace Church clergy rejoice to be Episcopalians, and are active participants in the Diocese of New York. The Associate Rector will be able to write well, speak well in a big space, and share the Christian faith in ways that are intelligent and compelling to people who are busy, sophisticated, and often skeptical of any organized religion. An ability to work collegially with a large staff is a must.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and diocesan standards. An appropriate housing allowance will be provided.