Canon to the Ordinary / Chief Operating Officer

DIOCESE OF SAN JOAQUIN
Posted Aug 25, 2026
Job Title
Canon to the Ordinary / Chief Operating Officer
Name of church or organization
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF SAN JOAQUIN
Job Location
FRESNO, CA
Job Description
The Canon to the Ordinary or Chief Operating Officer may be ordained or lay. The position is the primary counsel and advisor to the Bishop on all matters pertaining to the operation of the Diocese, its 20 active congregations, and Diocese-related institutions, such as social service organizations and social action ministries. With the Bishop and Diocese, help vision and plan for the continued flourishing and future growth in spreading the Good News of Christ; Liaise with Diocesan commissions and committees, including Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, Commission on Ministry, and outreach and social action ministries; Organize Diocesan calendars, in conjunction with the diocesan administrator; Help develop annual Diocesan budgets and regular budget reviews with the Treasurer and Diocesan Council; Oversee with the Bishop, Commission on Ministry, and congregations, the training, ordination, deployment, and discipline of clergy and lay leaders in churches and ministries; Assist with planning church plants; Oversee payroll, invoices, assessments, etc., in conjunction with the Treasurer and Diocesan accountant; Regular church visitations; Preaching, and presiding in churches across the Diocese (if CTO); Regular travel throughout the Diocese and outside of the Diocese for Episcopal Church trainings and conferences, as a representative of the Diocese; Other duties, as assigned.
Type of Commitment
Full Time
Does this job pay?
Yes
Application Process
The Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin seeks a Canon to the Ordinary or Chief Operating Officer. The Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin spans over 35,000 square miles across California’s Central Valley. Headquartered in Fresno, the jurisdiction covers 14 counties encompassing both sides of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the San Joaquin Valley farmlands and the the San Joaquin/Sacramento Delta. The Diocese includes iconic national parks and forests, including Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Death Valley, and the Mojave. The region produces approximately one-quarter of all the produce in the US.

The CTO or COO position is salaried, exempt executive position. Salary is competitive, with benefits, and includes a Diocese-provided automobile.

Please email cover letter, CV, and three references to: dioadmin@diosanjoaquin.org

Application Deadline
10/31/2026
Website
https://www.diosanjoaquin.org/