Dean

The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine (the Cathedral), the seat of the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York and the world's largest Gothic Cathedral, seeks a visionary, inspiring, and seasoned clergy executive to serve as its next Dean. Located at the nexus of two New York City communities, Harlem and Morningside Heights, the Cathedral brings together the cultural and intellectual richness of both vibrant neighborhoods. Combining soaring architecture with intimate spaces that inspire awe and reflection and an eleven-acre close in the heart of Manhattan, the Cathedral is an active house of worship and a vibrant community, arts and cultural, and civic center, as well as a feat of human engineering. 

Every week, hundreds of visitors, tourists, seekers, and friends from around the world are drawn to the Cathedral. They attend moving cultural and artistic events and public conversations about dynamic contemporary issues, participate in vital community support services, and join weddings, funerals, services of baptism, confirmation and ordination, prayer services, and worship. Many come for contemplation, respite, and community. The Cathedral is a place for all. 

Appointed by the Bishop and the Board of Trustees, the Dean serves as the chief executive officer and chief cleric of the Cathedral. Overseeing an operating budget of $17M, a capital budget of approximately $4M, and an endowment of approximately $100M, the Dean is charged with responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the organization, its fiscal health and stability, and providing audacious vision and strategic leadership that will guide the current and future direction of the Cathedral. An ordained priest in the Episcopal Church (or the broader Anglican Communion), the Dean will serve as a visible and vocal leader in the life of New York City, the state, the country, and the world. 

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. The full position position profile can be found below. Please submit inquiries, applications, and nominations electronically below.

Ernest A. Brooks III is leading this search with Claire Hennessey and Drew Chang.