The Presbytery of Northern New York is HIRING
The Staffing Structure Committee is looking to fill the following positions:
Lead Presbyter
The Lead Presbyter will be a point of connection between the Presbytery and the councils and apparatus of the wider church by:
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Maintaining connections and positive relationships with wider church councils, such as Synod and General Assembly.
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Maintaining connections and positive relationships with denominational resource centers, such as the Board of Pensions and PC(USA) Foundation.
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Creating opportunities for the Presbytery to host guests, or otherwise learn, from the aforementioned groups.
Annual Stipend: $12,000 plus mileage and professional expenses (including travel expenses to Synod, GA, and gatherings of presbytery executives)
Pastor to the Pastors
The Pastor to the Pastors will provide pastoral care, guidance, and resources to the ministers of the Presbytery by:
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Providing “triage” level counseling and referring ministers to specific trained professionals (counselors, lawyers, financial advisors, etc) where appropriate.
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Offering guidance to church leadership regarding pastoral concerns.
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Being aware of resources available to aid ministers in times of hardship or need.
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Establishing a working relationship with the Board of Pensions as a first line of such resources.
Note on Qualification: The person who fills this role should have training and qualification in pastoral care or a related field.
Annual Stipend: $12,000 plus mileage and professional expenses.
Pastor to the Councils
The Pastor to the Councils will work diligently to form working relationships and connections with the various councils of the Presbytery, including church Sessions, such that the Presbytery is ready and equipped to respond to churches in need by:
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Assisting and resourcing churches who are in various forms of transition (pastoral vacancy, retirement, changes to staffing or physical plant, etc.)
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Interfacing regularly and building rapport with Congregational Sessions, Presbytery, and church level councils (COM, CPM, Coordinating Council, PJC, Trustees)
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Aiding the COM in navigating the Church Leadership Connection portal during the search process.
Annual Stipend: $12,000 plus mileage and professional expenses
Treasurer
The Treasurer will keep track of Income and Expenses, working with the Presbytery Bookkeeper and Presbytery Administrator, attending Trustees meetings, presenting a report to the Presbytery four times a year as well as Coordinating Council in the months between Presbytery meetings. They will also help to create a budget each year.
This will be a volunteer position.
All interested parties may send a letter of interest by March 10th through email or regular mail to the following:
shupcpastor@gmail.com (Please write “Staffing Letter of Interest in the subject line)
PNNY Staffing Structure Committee
c/o Rev. Summer Sattora
PO Box 138
Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
The Presbytery of Northern New York extends from Lake Champlain on the east to Lake Ontario on the west, bordered by The St. Lawrence River on the north and extends into the Adirondack mountains to the south. Recreational enthusiasts can enjoy 4 seasons of fun from downhill skiing at Whiteface Mountain, home of the 1980 Winter Olympics to bass fishing in the St Lawrence river or enjoying a quiet day on the water on Lake Champlain or Lake Ontario. There is also hiking, mountain climbing and camping in the Adirondacks as well as many fairs and festivals celebrating the uniqueness and history of the area. Our dairy industry and agriculture as well as tourism make up a large part of the economy, supporting our many small towns and villages. Ft. Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division, is the north country's largest employer.