We are pleased to announce a cross sharing affiliation with the New Church Career Network.
Job postings for New Church affiliated companies can be found at the New Church Career Network website. In addition to job postings, the New Church Career Network can connect you with professionals in your field of interest to provide mentorship, networking, or other career-related support.
Current employment opportunities at the Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools are available by visiting here.
Posted 11-1-2022
Extracurricular Activities Director
Middle school sports are an opportunity for students to grow socially, develop skills, and compete in light of the New Church idea of harmony, concord, agreement, and working together in unity as a team. Athletic participation can offer students a wide variety of experiences, ranging from learning how to manage winning and losing, how to develop technical and social skills, along with leadership tenets, and self-discipline. Athletics support school spirit, learning, and skill development. Our dance program offers students a chance to explore the art of movement. Classes focus on the processes, collaboration and thinking skills involved in creating movement and making dances.
This is a part-time position reporting to the BACS principal.
Position Responsibilities:
~Reports to BACS principal and work collaboratively to ensure athletic goals align with our core values and mission.
~Hire, oversee, and evaluate all coaches of all teams and dance instructors; consulting with the principal as needed on hiring decisions.
~With administrative assistance, manage the onboarding, paperwork, and training for all coaches and dance teachers
~Submit and manage the yearly budget for the athletic program
~Design, purchase, distribute, clean, repair, and keep an inventory of all uniforms for all teams.
~Order and purchase all athletic equipment and keep a regular and accurate inventory of the school’s purchases.
~Ensure proper maintenance of all athletic equipment, facilities, fields, and courts, working in conjunction with the BACS administration.
~Communicate with school personnel, athletes and families regarding the details, schedules, and expectations and maintain needed paperwork collect participation fees and consent forms.
~Schedule all athletic events, organize transportation, and hire officials.
~Hire dance teachers and oversee budget and materials.
~Support communication with entities for use of facilities for classes and performances.
Education and Experience:
~Direct knowledge of New Church Education
~ Experience with hiring processes
~ Experience coaching
~ Bachelor’s degree, preferably in physical education
~ Certified in CPR and first aid
Preferred characteristics
§ Willingness to work with a diverse population of learners
§ Strong organizational skills
§ Knowledge of soccer, field hockey, wrestling, basketball, and lacrosse
§ Experience caring for athletic equipment
§ Good communication skills including written expression and oral communication
§ Strong interpersonal skills
Please email Kiri.Rogers@bacs.org with resume and letter of interest by 11/15/22.
Posted 11-29-2022
Mail Delivery Driver (substitutes)
The Academy of the New Church seeks substitute mail delivery drivers. The successful candidate(s) must be responsible, have an excellent driving record and be able to do some lifting (up to 25 lbs.), able to climb in and out of the mail truck, sort mail, and do weekly inspections of the fluid levels in the truck. Hours are year around, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is an ideal job for individuals who like to keep their mornings and afternoons open. Background checks and a driving records check will be performed. Please email inquiries to: judy.merrell@ancss.org.
Posted 6-8-2022
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Presidential Search
Bryn Athyn College is seeking applicants for the position of President. The President is the chief executive officer of the school, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees which is chaired by the Chancellor, and has responsibility for and oversight of all campus administration, faculty, and students. More specifically, the President of Bryn Athyn College is responsible for:
Currently reporting to the President are the Dean of the Theological School, the Dean of Academics, the Dean of Faculty, the Dean of Student Life, the Chief Financial Officer, the VP of Enrollment Management, and the Director of Institutional Advancement.
Bryn Athyn College currently offers the following undergraduate majors: Biology, Business, Early Childhood and Special Education, English, Human Society, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, and Religion. Its graduate degrees are the Master of Divinity Master of Arts in Religious Studies, and a Master of Science in Special Education. Eighty-five percent of students in a major graduate, and the general graduation rate continues to increase as more students see the college as their four-year degree school. While presently at 250 students, enrollment is expected to increase to 400.
As stated in the institution’s by-laws, the successful candidate will be a member of the General Church of the New Jerusalem. Thus, the college seeks a candidate who loves both the New Church and liberal arts education. Professional experience in academia and a graduate degree are preferred, but the position is open to candidates with other backgrounds.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae by September 15, 2022.
Nominations, application materials, and inquiries should be addressed to:
Bryn Athyn College Presidential Search Committee
Attention: Chancellor Peter Buss, Jr.
P.O. Box 743
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
267-502-4918
Posted 01-19-2023
SEEKING ORGANIST FOR BRYN ATHYN CHURCH
Bryn Athyn Church is currently seeking a full-time organist to start employment on July 1, 2023. Duties involve playing for worship services on a pipe organ, digital organs and pianos, accompanying
ensembles and soloists, and related administrative duties. To request the full job description and how to apply, please email Graham.Bier@brynathynchurch.org. Applications must be received by February 13, 2023.
Posted 6-16-2022
Bryn Athyn Cathedral Curator Job Description
Curator is the person in charge of the safety and security of the Cathedral. Shifts are evenings after working hours, Saturdays, and Sundays as needed, and special events such as Landmarks in Lights, 19th of June picnic, pageant & Cathedral Lighting, General Church Retreat, weddings, memorial services, and special worship services, i.e., Senior Blessing Service, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Organ Vespers, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
Security
Visitor Relations
Custodial Duties
If interested please contact julia.schmucker@brynathynchurch.org or call 215-947-0266, ext. 4600
Posted 5-25-2022
General Church Education
Contract Illustrator/Artist
General Church Education is seeking a contract/project-based artist to illustrate stories from the Word. The illustrations will be published in a hard cover book of stories from the Word. The position is project-based, and entails researching historical garments and landscape elements relevant to each story and creating illustrations to highlight key aspects of each story.
The position requires an openness to direction and oversight by General Church Education staff and the project sponsor, as well as flexibility to incorporate requested changes to artwork.
This position will be established as an independent contractor and not an employee of the General Church. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and ability.
Interested candidates should send samples of your work that include human figures and faces, along with a cover letter and suggested contract rate (hourly or deliverable-based). Please send responses by September 15, 2022 to:
Rachel Glenn, Coordinator of Religious Educational Programs
267-502-4959 - rachel.glenn@newchurch.org
General Church Education
1100 Cathedral Road - P.O. Box 743
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009 USA
Posted 5-22-2022
Part-Time Assitant Teacher
Part-time assistant teacher for Wonder Garden program for preschoolers and Kindergartners for 2022-2023 school year.
The Bryn Athyn Church Preschool oversees an afternoon program for preschoolers and Kindergartners. Hours are 12:00 noon until 2:30 or 3:00 PM, Monday-Thursday during the school year.
This is a great opportunity for Ed students who are looking for experience as well as someone who has a background with children who might be looking for a part-time job. College degree preferred but not mandatory.
Contact Joanne Hamilton: joanne.hamilton@bacs.org. 215.239.5153
Posted 11-10-2022
Men’s Assistant Volleyball Coach
Bryn Athyn College is looking for a Men’s Assistant Volleyball Coach to join our athletic program. The successful candidate will work with the Head Men’s Volleyball Coach, providing skilled instruction and leadership to the athletes of the program.
Responsibilities:
Requirements
Apply
To be considered for this position please send your most recent resume to hr@brynathyn.edu
Posted 10-28-2022
TITLE: Helpdesk Technician
STATUS: Full-Time Staff / Non-Exempt (40 hrs/wk)
BENEFITS: Medical & 403(b) Investment
REPORTS TO: Director of Network Services
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Network Services, the Helpdesk Technician is responsible for supporting and providing remote and on-site hardware and application support to Bryn Athyn College, Shared Services and General Church IT.
Specific Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Line of Reports
The Helpdesk Technician reports directly to the Director of Network Services. The Helpdesk Technician will help supervise the Student Employment Program Helpdesk Techs.
Qualifications and Requirements
Technical Skills Required:
Environmental Conditions:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: ability to sit for prolonged period s of time in front of a computer, lifting heavy equipment (up to 50lbs. unassisted), bending, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 75% sitting, 10% walking, and 15% standing.
This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy office environment.
Please send materials to college.jobs@brynathyn.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive.
Posted 6-7-2022
Adjunct in African American History
Bryn Athyn College seeks a part-time/adjunct instructor to teach one section of African American History for the Spring 2023 term, March 8, 2023 – May 23, 2023. This is a one-term appointment with the possibility of renewal. The ideal candidate will have expertise in African American History and African American Culture.
Qualifications: MA in US History, African American Studies or closely related field and experience teaching at the college/university level. PhD preferred.
Application materials: A complete application includes a cover letter detailing the applicant’s qualification and interest in the position, CV, and names and contact information of three professional references. To apply: Please send materials to college.jobs@brynathyn.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive.
About Bryn Athyn College: Bryn Athyn College is a small, private, coeducational, liberal arts college affiliated with the New Church, a Christian denomination based on the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg. Bryn Athyn serves as an intellectual center for all who desire to engage in higher education enriched, guided, and structured by the study of the Old Testament, New Testament, and theological writings of Emanuel Swedenborg. We seek applicants who are supportive of the College’s mission and values. For information about Bryn Athyn College and its mission, see www.brynathyn.edu.