Dream Jobs & Opportunities
1. Assistant Director of the Institute for Youth Ministry (IYM) @ Princeton Theological Seminary
Calling all youth ministry leaders, educators, organizers, and relationship-builders! Princeton Theological Seminary’s Institute for Youth Ministry (IYM) is looking for an Assistant Director to help equip and encourage the people who walk alongside young people every day.
This role brings together pastoral care, creative programming, education, and community-building! 🎧💬 From leading youth ministry certificate programs and developing multimedia resources to organizing events and nurturing partnerships, the Assistant Director will help ministry leaders feel supported, connected, and equipped for their work. We especially love the role's emphasis on being a “pastor to pastors” which makes space to listen to and care for the people who spend so much of their time caring for others.
💻 Full-time | 35 hours/week | MDiv required | At least 5 years of youth ministry experience
📩 To apply: Send a cover letter and resume/CV to iym@ptsem.edu.
2. Director of Grant Operations @ The Forum for Congregational Life at Duke Divinity School
The Forum for Congregational Life at Duke Divinity School is hiring a Director of Grant Operations to help manage grant-funded programs that support Christian congregations, strengthen ministry leadership, and encourage community transformation.
This role is perfect for someone who loves bringing people, projects, and possibilities together! From managing grants, budgets, and databases to coordinating partners, supporting funding decisions, and identifying emerging needs, the Director will help ensure resources reach communities doing meaningful work. We especially love the opportunity to listen to what congregations and ministry leaders need, learn from program data and community partnerships, and turn those insights into stronger support systems.
📍 Durham, NC | Full-time | 💰 $63,948–$109,786/year
The position is grant-funded through December 31, 2028, and Duke is looking for someone with experience in administration, project management, budgeting, and relationship-building.
3. Research Manager @ Princeton Theological Seminary's Polaris Young Adult Christian Leadership Initiative
Princeton Theological Seminary's Polaris Young Adult Christian Leadership Initiative is looking for a Research Manager to help shape its next big research initiative focused on the faith, flourishing, and leadership of young adults across the country.
This role is all about bringing people and ideas together! The Research Manager will coordinate a national network of scholars and ministry practitioners, organize a January 2027 gathering and collaborative design sprint, facilitate ongoing research conversations, and help develop a major research proposal. It's an exciting opportunity to listen across disciplines, connect research with real ministry experiences, and help shape how we understand and support the next generation of Christian leaders.
💻 Remote with regular travel | 📅 One-year, grant-funded position | 🎓 Master's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience required
4. Reflective Leadership Grants @ The Forum for Congregational Life at Duke Divinity School
The Forum for Congregational Life at Duke Divinity School is offering Reflective Leadership Grants to help leaders step away from the daily hustle, ask important questions, and explore what's next for their organizations and communities.
These grants provide up to $20,000 for intentional reflection, including listening sessions, meaningful conversations, coaching, spiritual direction, site visits, and learning experiences. The goal is to help leaders gain fresh perspectives, navigate challenges, and bring what they've learned back to the people and communities they serve. We especially love that listening and reflection are central to the opportunity!
💸 Up to $20,000 per grant | 🎉 Up to 50 grants available | 📅 Applications due December 7, 2026
Eligible applicants include established lay and clergy leaders serving U.S.-based Christian nonprofit organizations, congregations, seminaries, and ministries.
