Work at First Church
First Presbyterian Church employs both ordained and non-ordained staff in a wide range of professions and disciplines. The Church strives to be competitive in the market place and looks for highly qualified and motivated employees to support its mission to "Make fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ – inwardly strong and outwardly focused.” If you are seeking employment, please review the list of job openings below. Each listing will give you application instructions. If you have questions, contact our Human Resources department is open from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Application Process
First Presbyterian Church is an equal opportunity employer and strives to match applicants to specific positions. To submit an application, follow the guidelines as set forth in each listing. For those who do not have a resume to send, you can find our application form here which you can complete and send in with your inquiry.
If you are extended a conditional job offer, you will be requested to complete a Disclosure and Authorization form so that First Church may conduct a background screen which is required prior to an employee's first day of work. Additionally, on the first day of work you will be required to verify employment eligibility and identity as required by the Immigration and Control Act of 1986. Have a question? Reach out to us at the contact information below.
First Church Tulsa Human Resources
709 South Boston Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74119
HR@FirstChurchTulsa.org
918-584-4701
Current Job Openings
Parish Visitor
First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa is seeking a part-time Parish Visitor (20-25 hours/week) to maintain ongoing contact with church members and pastors. This role primarily involves visiting homebound members, those in hospitals, nursing homes, or experiencing difficult times, encouraging their spiritual development. Administrative duties and reporting to pastoral staff are also required. The Parish Visitor collaborates with the Visitation Committee and other care ministry leaders, reports to the Executive Director of Adult Ministries, and must have a strong relationship with Jesus Christ, biblical knowledge, and experience with older adults. Active First Church Tulsa membership and visitation training are preferred.
Job functions include:
Encourage the spiritual development of members
Visit homebound members of the congregation or others going through a difficult season of Life
Work with Visitation Committee to develop quarterly visitation plans
Work closely with Pastors in support of visitation
Provide post-visitation reports to pastoral staff
Support the ministry of the Head of Staff as requested
Make visits to members in the hospital, rehab, nursing homes as needed
Visit with those who have experienced a loss
Call those who are missing from Worship or Sunday School
Qualification standards:
An active, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for helping others in difficult circumstances lean into Him.
Knowledge of the Bible, the Reformed tradition, and an ability to relate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to others
Visitation training preferred (chaplains, Stephens Ministry)
Experience calling on and/or working with older adults
Competency with email and other forms of written communication (word, Gmail, etc.)
Active member of First Presbyterian
View the full job description here.
Email and/or send resume to dpoints@firstchurchtulsa.org or call 918-301-1018.
Masterwork Academy Bible Instructor
Masterwork Academy is seeking a Bible Instructor. The Bible Instructor for Masterwork Academy is a committed Christian who will inspire, encourage and edify K-5th grade students through a faithful presentation of the gospel and the Scriptures. This is a ministry position with the goal of helping each student reach his or her full potential as God’s masterwork in Christ. Although the individual will not be functioning in a pastoral capacity, the Bible Instructor serves as a positive role model and should aspire to the highest levels of character (1 Timothy 3:2-12; Titus 1:6-9; Matthew 20:26-27 and Mark 9:35). Bible classes are held four days per week with a different student group each of those days. Student groups are divided by age, requiring the general scope and sequence of lessons be customized to be engaging and appropriate for each age level.
Job functions include:
Deliver the daily Scripture-focused lesson to the students in an impactful, understandable manner, using best practices and technology to effectively instill knowledge.
Evidence a passion for and ability to teach the application of Biblical truth to daily life.
Maintain discipline in the classroom through demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills to ensure maximum learning, incorporating the appropriate level of diplomacy and discipline as part of a classroom management strategy.
Partner and collaborate with Masterwork’s other Instructors.
Maintain confidentiality in Academy/student matters.
Candidate requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Christian Education, Theology, or equivalent experience.
2 years teaching experience with demonstrated expertise and ability. Experience teaching the Bible to elementary students is a plus.
Devoted commitment to cultivating in children a love for Jesus.
Must be a committed Christ-follower who professes a clear Christian testimony and evidence of spiritual maturity and servanthood.
Possess a strong Christian philosophy of education and be in agreement with the published doctrinal statement of First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa and Founding Principles of Masterwork Academy.
Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
View the full job description here.
Email and/or send resume to tmoseley@firstchurchtulsa.org or call 918-584-4701. For additional information about the role, call Jenette McEntire, Masterwork Academy Executive Director, at 918-954-1101 or email jmcentire@masterworkacademy.org.
Masterwork Academy Faith & Fitness Instructor
Masterwork Academy is seeking a Faith & Fitness Instructor to train Masterwork students, ages K – 5th grades, in the arena of physical fitness. With a particular focus on making progress physically, each student is baseline tested at the beginning of every semester and retested mid-semester and at the semester break. Elements of the Presidential Fitness Program are employed. Masterwork is also concerned with making sure our students are on track and at age-level for gross motor skill development.
The Faith & Fitness Instructor will help Masterwork students understand that they are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14), that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), and that “while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come (1 Timothy 4:8).
Job functions include:
Teach children about God by helping them understand how their created bodies work and how to keep themselves physically fit.
Teach children the principles of teamwork:
Encouraging and supporting teammates
Leadership and following the captain’s lead
Good sportsmanship
Learning game rules (as applicable)
Working together
Communication
Teach children the principles of individual training:
Setting personal goals
Discipline of training
Learning exercises
Learning to challenge and push themselves
Plan and execute a balanced fitness program.
Help children develop an appreciation for physical fitness.
Instruct on proper play, care, and storage of equipment.
Maintain the school-owned equipment in an exemplary manner.
Candidate requirements
Must enjoy working with children!
Biblical knowledge is required.
Experience coaching, as a trainer, or a fitness instructor.
Knowledge of teaching methods, classroom management, and child psychology.
Ability to communicate with children using both concrete and abstract concepts.
3+ years of experience teaching children is a plus.
Use best practices for warm-up and cool-down to avoid injury.
View the full job description here.
Email and/or send resume to tmoseley@firstchurchtulsa.org or call 918-584-4701. For additional information about the role, call Jenette McEntire, Masterwork Academy Executive Director, at 918-954-1101 or email jmcentire@masterworkacademy.org.
Masterwork Academy Kindergarten-Second Grade Teacher
Masterwork Academy is seeking a Kindergarten-Second Grade Teacher to work under the supervision of the Principal to create a curriculum that will prepare these young students to grow into Masterwork Academy’s studio rotations, which they enter in Third Grade. The K-2 Teacher is an enthusiastic and high-energy teacher with the training needed to keep the attention and interest of the students throughout the lessons. This requires strong classroom management and organizational skills. A large part of this role is teaching the children how to be at Masterwork and to handle the long learning day. Monitoring children's interactions while nurturing their cooperation, learning, and sharing are all part of the K-2 Teacher’s role.
Job functions include:
Presents and models the gospel of Jesus Christ in all work activity.
Actively engages with students and families related to participation in Academy programs.
Maintains record of student behavior and communicates with Principal to ensure open communication with parents/guardians.
Establish an enriching, safe, and clean classroom environment.
Demonstrate effective age appropriate class management.
Create purposeful lesson plans that include introduction to the arts, Masterwork studio etiquette, Biblical themes, and Honorable Character.
Ability to use sound judgment and tact when dealing with children, colleagues, volunteers, and parents.
Candidate requirements
Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, or similar field.
One year of experience teaching or leading a program for the K-2 age range.
Ability to inspire, encourage, and educate children.
Deep Bible knowledge and obvious life application of Biblical Truth.
View the full job description here.
Email and/or send resume to tmoseley@firstchurchtulsa.org or call 918-584-4701. For additional information about the role, call Jenette McEntire, Masterwork Academy Executive Director, at 918-954-1101 or email jmcentire@masterworkacademy.org.