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About Us

The Episcopal Diocese of Utah is a diverse and welcoming community rooted in faith, service, and tradition. We support 24 worshipping congregations and many ministries across Utah and northern Arizona. Guided by our mission to proclaim the Gospel and serve our neighbors, we are seeking a highly organized, mission-driven professional to serve as Executive Assistant to the Bishop.

About the Role

The Executive Assistant to the Bishop provides vital administrative and operational support to the bishop. This role ensures the smooth, efficient operation of the bishop’s office by managing schedules, communications, and correspondence, and coordinating key diocesan events and activities. The position requires discretion, professionalism, and the ability to learn the Episcopal Church’s structure, traditions, and mission. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Administrative Leadership – Manage the Bishop’s calendar, correspondence, and communications.
  • Arrange pre-visitation meetings with churches, educate them on the Bishop’s Customary, and coordinate the completion of forms for Official Acts of the Bishop, such as confirmations. 
  • Travel & Event Planning – Coordinate diocesan visitations, retreats, ordinations, annual convention, and national/international travel.
  • Financial Support – Work with accounting to reconcile expenses, manage payments, and oversee office processes.
  • Community Engagement – Facilitate partnerships with faith groups, civic leaders, and interfaith organizations.
  • Special Projects – Support clergy transitions, diocesan committees, and community initiatives.
  • Provide administrative support, including taking and producing minutes, and collaborate with leadership on monthly Diocesan Council and Executive Committee meetings, as well as quarterly Perpetual Trust meetings. 
  • Assist the CTO’s Office to: Coordinate convention committees, produce bishops’ 

timeline and deliverables, and prepare the bishop’s Convention Script. 

  • Take and transcribe Convention minutes. 
  • Collect and manage Parish reports. 
  • Liaison to Bishop’s Executive Secretaries Team (B.E.S.T.)

Qualifications and Skills

  • Proven experience as an executive assistant, preferably in a faith-based or nonprofit setting.
  • Understanding the Episcopal Church’s traditions, liturgies, and organizational structure is a plus.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, database management, and virtual meeting platforms.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or completion of a technical degree/program.
  • Minimum of 5 years of administrative or executive assistant experience, with at least 2 years in a faith-based or nonprofit organization preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $65,000 annually
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off)
  • Flexible scheduling (some evenings and weekends are required, e.g., conventions)

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to Ms. Angela Rogers at arogers@episcopal-ut.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Join us in supporting the mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah and make a lasting impact on our church and community.