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Employment

Princeton Theological Seminary provides equal employment opportunities. The Seminary does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, ancestry, or age. It also prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital status, or military status. The policy includes national origin and religious affiliation, except when religion qualifies as a bona fide job requirement. The Seminary protects applicants with disabilities and diverse sexual or affectional orientations. It also protects individuals with atypical hereditary cellular or blood traits. The Seminary follows all laws protecting other characteristics.

For Institutional compliance with Transparency in Coverage, please find the machine-readable file at this link. Please note, the machine-readable file(s) will be populated on July 1, 2022.

All positions listed will be posted for at least five business days before being filled.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé/curriculum vitae (please name your documents as follows: Last Name, First Name – Document Name), and the names and contact information for three references to the Human Resources Office at Princeton Theological Seminary at apply@ptsem.edu.

Photographer

The Marketing and Communications team at Princeton Theological Seminary is seeking a skilled Photographer to capture the vibrancy of campus life, academic events, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience photographing high-impact event images in a diversity of settings, taking high-quality headshots, and capturing engaging photos of campus features, including buildings and outdoor surroundings. The Seminary’s Photographer must also be highly skilled at efficiently processing and color-correcting images, managing the upload of assets into the digital asset management (DAM) system, distributing assets to stakeholders as needed, and working with tight turnaround timelines. Night and weekend work is required, as is occasional travel to off-campus events and shoots.

Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000

About the Photographer

Farminary Program Coordinator (Part Time)

The Farminary Program Coordinator supports the mission of the Farminary and PTS more broadly by coordinating Farminary programming and providing essential administrative support to the Farminary. Broad areas of responsibility include program coordination, scheduling, finance, and communication. The Farminary Program Coordinator reports to the Director of the Farminary.

Salary Range: $25.00 – $30.00

About the Farminary Program Coordinator (Part Time)

Assistant/Associate Director of Recruitment

The Assistant/Associate Director of Recruitment is responsible for identifying and cultivating individual, organizational, and institutional relationships to attract and enroll high-caliber candidates at Princeton Theological Seminary. This role emphasizes increasing the number of applications, particularly from underrepresented groups, and enhancing diversity within the student body. Please submit a cover letter and résumé/CV to maci.sepp@ptsem.edu

Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000

About the Assistant/Associate Director of Recruitment

Director of Student Counseling

To provide (a) professional counseling services to students and their dependents and (b) consultation and support for seminary administrators and faculty dealing with student mental, emotional and spiritual health issues. c) This person is also to serve as a liaison to other health professionals in the community, assisting with assessment, discharge, and follow up for students, especially in the event of a mental health emergency.

Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000

About the Director of Student Counseling

Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement (Alumni, Church, and Foundation Relations), this position plays a central role in ensuring that alumni are visible and valued contributors to Princeton Seminary’s mission. The Coordinator will plan and implement alumni engagement activities incorporating alumni participation into Seminary events, continuing education offerings, and enrollment or presidential travel as appropriate.


This position also partners closely with the Offices of Marketing and Communications (MarCom) and Advancement Services to support storytelling, data tracking, and communications that amplify alumni voices and measure engagement impact, and to ensure alignment between all alumni engagement efforts and the Seminary’s mission, brand, and strategic priorities.

Salary: $65,000 – $72,000

About the Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Director, Institute for Youth Ministry

The Director of the Institute for Youth Ministry (IYM) provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Institute. Responsibilities include developing and implementing all programming, managing staff, stewarding the budget, and collaborating within and beyond the Seminary with faculty, thought leaders, and institutions committed to scholarship, research, and the practice of youth ministry. The Director works in partnership with internal offices, sibling institutions and organizations, and external contractors. The Director also serves as a member of the Office of Continuing Education’s team, collaborating to advance the broader mission and work of the office and the Seminary. This role reports to the Associate Dean of Continuing Education and liaises with faculty members who specialize in youth ministry. Please submit a cover letter and résumé/CV to coned@ptsem.edu.

Salary: $89,000 – $96,000

About the Director, Institute for Youth Ministry

Construction Project Manager

The Construction Project Manager reports to the Associate Vice President of Operations and is responsible for managing capital improvement and operational projects at Princeton Theological Seminary. This role ensures that all projects meet established timelines, scope, quality, and—most critically—budgetary requirements. The Construction Project Manager will work in close collaboration with the Director of Facilities, Public Safety, IT and the Director of Contracts and Procurement to ensure projects are aligned with Seminary standards and strategic objectives. A strong focus will be placed on budgeting, tracking expenses, and maintaining comprehensive documentation for all phases of project development.

Salary: $105,000 – $115,000

About the Construction Project Manager

Research and Reference Librarian I, II, III

Serve as the Seminary’s Research and Reference Librarian, overseeing research instruction and reference services. Provide both in-person and virtual reference support to the residential and online Seminary community, as well as the broader research community. Mentor students through the research process and engage with them to increase their information literacy. Collaborate with the Public Services team on welcoming, assisting and serving library users. Contribute to Wright Library’s mission of enhancing access to its collections and expertise, supporting the teaching, learning, and research at Princeton Seminary.

Salary Range

  • Librarian I: $60,000-$65,000
  • Librarian II: $65,000-$70,000
  • Librarian III: $70,000-$75,000

About the Research and Reference Librarian I, II, III

Advancement Officer or Senior Advancement Officer 

Princeton Theological Seminary is seeking a talented fundraising professional to join our Advancement Team. This role can be filled at either a Senior or Mid-level, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae (please name your documents as follows: Last Name, First Name – Document Name), and the names and contact information for three references to the Human Resources Office at Princeton Theological Seminary at advancement.search@ptsem.edu.

Salary Range

  • Senior Advancement Officer: $110,000-140,000
  • Advancement Officer: $80,000-115,000

About the Advancement Officer/Senior Advancement Officer

Graphic Designer

Princeton Theological Seminary seeks a talented and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to develop visually compelling, brand-aligned designs that also highlight the distinct identities of the Seminary’s centers and institutes. Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, this role requires a creative professional with strong organizational skills to manage and catalog visual assets for seamless accessibility and future use. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for design, deep understanding of brand strategy, and experience in maintaining an organized digital asset library.

Salary Range: $75,000 – $80,000

Learn More about the Graphic Designer

Head of Cataloging

Princeton Theological Seminary’s Wright Library is among the world’s most comprehensive theological research libraries serving both the Seminary and the global community. The Library strengthens teaching, inspires learning, broadens access, fosters research, embraces change, and advances and preserves knowledge, in support of the Seminary’s mission. Shaped by two centuries of development, the Library embraces its role at the intersection of the theological record and the community of scholars; continues Princeton Seminary’s commitment to build collections of depth; and promotes an environment of broad access to the theological heritage. With over 8 million print and electronic books in its general collections, a digital library (Theological Commons) of more than 160,000 resources, a robust Special Collections and Archives department, and an inspiringly beautiful building, Wright Library is a heavily utilized resource.

Learn More about the Head of Cataloging

Web Content Editor (Hispanic Theological Initiative)

Hispanic Theological Initiative is currently looking for Website Content Editor to provide support to advance and maintain HTI’s website. The Website Content Editor will work closely with the HTI Office and Programming to maintain accurate, functioning, and updating information on the website. The ideal candidate is a team player that takes pride in ensuring that programming details are up-to-date and accurate on the website. Is proactive, a problem-solver and passion for delivering high quality content on the website.

Learn More about the Web Content Editor

We are an equal opportunity employer.