Shri Ram Mandir Plano (Hindu Cultural Foundation) is hiring for the role of Priest (Pandit Ji), contract to full time in Plano, Texas, USA. The temple first posted this opening on 12 November 2025 and still lists it as open on its careers page; there is no closing date.

Job at a glance

  • Employer: Shri Ram Mandir Plano (Hindu Cultural Foundation)
  • Role: Priest (Pandit Ji), contract to full time
  • Location: Plano, Texas, USA
  • Type: 40 hours a week; a 6-month contract (1099), then full time (W2)
  • Pay: Contract term: an hourly rate given at interview, plus commission for outside pooja services; the priest pays their own taxes, insurance and rent. Full time (W2): basic pay plus house rent, outside pooja commission and a performance bonus, with 3 weeks' paid vacation and 1 week's paid sick leave; details on request
  • Listed: 12 November 2025
  • Last date: Not stated; the listing is open until filled

Requirements

  • Practise Hinduism
  • At least 18 years old, with 5+ years of experience as a priest
  • Well-versed in Hindu rituals and ceremonies mainly practised in northern, central, eastern and western India; familiarity with south Indian traditions is an added advantage
  • Hindi as primary language; reading, writing and speaking English is a plus
  • Legal work status in the USA
  • No prior civil or criminal convictions

Duties

  • Perform daily Hindu rituals, poojas, aartis and prayers at the temple
  • Guide devotees spiritually, maintain temple traditions and encourage community participation
  • Open and close the temple according to its hours
  • One full day or two half days off each week (not Saturday or Tuesday)

Visa and work authorisation

Applicants must have legal work status in the USA. For candidates applying from outside the USA, the listing says immigration sponsorship may be considered case by case.

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How to apply

Email your completed application form and biodata to bod@srmplano.org, or hand them in at the temple front desk (6521 Chase Oaks Blvd, Plano, TX 75023). The application form is in the job description PDF linked from the temple's careers page.

Source and verification

Details on this page are taken from the official listing published by Shri Ram Mandir Plano, checked by HinduTone on 18 October 2026. Listings change; confirm the role, pay and closing date directly with Shri Ram Mandir Plano before applying. HinduTone is not the employer and does not handle applications.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for this job?

Email your completed application form and biodata to bod@srmplano.org, or hand them in at the temple front desk (6521 Chase Oaks Blvd, Plano, TX 75023). The application form is in the job description PDF linked from the temple's careers page.

Is visa sponsorship or work authorisation required?

Applicants must have legal work status in the USA. For candidates applying from outside the USA, the listing says immigration sponsorship may be considered case by case.

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What is the pay?

Contract term: an hourly rate given at interview, plus commission for outside pooja services; the priest pays their own taxes, insurance and rent. Full time (W2): basic pay plus house rent, outside pooja commission and a performance bonus, with 3 weeks' paid vacation and 1 week's paid sick leave; details on request.

Is this listing verified?

Yes. HinduTone checked it against the official listing (https://shrirammandir.org/careers) on 18 October 2026. Always confirm details directly with Shri Ram Mandir Plano before applying.

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