FORT MYERS, FL
Posted Aug 17, 2026
Job Title
Rector
Name of church or organization
Saint Hilary’s Episcopal Church
Job Location
FORT MYERS, FL
Job Description
St. Hilary’s, an open and welcoming congregation where everyone feels like they are coming home, is searching for our next rector.

We are a diverse community with a faithful heart, a generous spirit, and a genuine desire to live out the Gospel in meaningful ways.  Our members are committed to caring for one another, welcoming new people into the community, and faithfully discerning God’s call for the future.

We seek a hopeful, energetic, and self-motivated priest who exhibits warmth and compassion, communicates and preaches effectively, is a thoughtful listener, and enjoys leading through collaboration.

We seek a spiritual partner who will walk beside us, nurture our gifts, and inspire us to grow more deeply into the people God is calling us to be.

St. Hilary’s enjoys one of the most desirable locations in Fort Myers.  Our church campus is surrounded by mature royal palms, established neighborhoods, and the natural beauty that has long made Southwest Florida an attractive place to live, work, and retire.  Fort Myers blends the charm of “Old Florida” with the amenities of a modern city. Residents enjoy a year-round subtropical climate, beautiful Gulf beaches, abundant parks & nature preserves, boating & fishing, and an active arts & cultural community.

Type of Commitment
Full Time
Does this job pay?
Yes
Application Process
If you discern that God may be calling you to an exciting and life-giving ministry at St. Hilary’s, please submit to

The Rev’d Canon Richard H. Norman,
Canon to the Ordinary,
The Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida
rnorman@episcopalswfl.org

the following materials:

  • Résumé/c.v.
  • A copy of your updated OTM profile
  • A letter of interest that highlights how you feel you meet the needs of St Hilary’s Episcopal Church to serve as their Rector.
Application Deadline
09/30/2026
Link to the job posting or application
Job posting
Website
https://www.sainthilarys.org/