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To apply, submit a completed
employment application to Human
Resources of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. For further
information contact:
Director for Staffing, Human Resources
8765 W Higgins Rd. Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: (773)380-2986
Fax: (773)380-2985
E-Mail:
careers@elca.org
Ordained leaders and rostered lay leaders
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America who apply for a
position in the churchwide organization must request that the synod
of roster forward the individual's mobility papers to the Office of
the Presiding Bishop. Mobility papers can be found at:
http://www.elca.org/synods/ordainedmobility.html
Relationship Manager
Full
Position Description
SALARY
GRADE: 18
CLOSE DATE:
asap
This position has primary responsibility to develop new
investors in and client services related to the pooled investment
options of the ELCA. Increase congregational capacity to do mission
and ministry by developing a comprehensive program to increase the
number of investors and the amount invested in the pooled fund
options of the endowment funds of the ELCA. This position works
with churchwide staff and Foundation deployed staff to coordinate
clients services and the promotion of pooled fund investment
options.
Chicago-based.
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Director, World Hunger
and Disaster Appeal
Development Services
Full Position Description
SALARY GRADE: 17
CLOSE DATE: 11/30/2008
In keeping with the criteria and guidelines for ELCA World Hunger,
this position directs the fundraising efforts for the World Hunger
and Disaster Appeal. Provides inspiration, information and channels
to raise funds needed for the church's commitment to respond to
domestic and international hunger and poverty and domestic and
international disaster. Provides strategic direction and oversight
for the Appeal's integrated fundraising activities and develops
relationships with major donors. Plans and implements efforts to
increase giving for the Appeal and to heighten donor engagement with
ELCA churchwide ministries. Develops relationships with
congregations, synods and churchwide units in order to encourage and
promote, inform and advise on issues relating to the Appeal. Relates
to the Director, ELCA World Hunger in the Church in Society unit and
the Office of the Treasurer.Chicago-based
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Associate Director
for Global Events
Global Mission
Full Position Description
Salary Grade: 16
Close Date: 12/15/2008
This position is responsible for program planning and
implementation of the Global Formation strategy for mission through
events and other educational opportunities. Working within the
Global Formation team, this position guides the planning and
implementation process for ELCA Global Mission Event, annual Global
Formation Events, global mission interpretation opportunities, and
participates in the planning of other churchwide and synodical
events. This position also works in close collaboration with other
churchwide units to develop strategies related to educational and/or
formation events. Chicago-based.
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Director for Evangelical Mission: Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod
Evangelical Outreach and
Congregational Mission
Full Position Description
CLOSE DATE:
12/31/2008
This position represents the
Evangelical Outreach and Congregation Mission (EOCM) unit in the
territory of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod, and is responsible
for engaging synodical leaders, structures and strategies in the
formation and development of evangelical congregations which reflect
the purposes, principles and commitments of the synod, EOCM and the
ELCA as a whole. This position will coordinate and staff all
evangelical mission and stewardship ministry and education in the
synod through the formation and coordination of three synodical
tables:1. Synodical missional strategy table; 2.
Congregation/mission support table; and 3. Mission table for
congregational development, new and renewed congregations. This
position and tables will pay particular attention to the
implementation of ELCA commitments to be in ministry among ethnic,
multicultural and emergent communities, as well as ministry among
people living in poverty. The person in this position is expected to
fully participate in the life and ministry of the synodical staff
and in synodical initiatives. Candidates must have a strong
commitment to the evangelical outreach of the ELCA, have effective
knowledge and grounding in missional theology, theories and the
practice of mission development, and theology of stewardship. This
position will be supervised jointly by both the Southwestern
Pennsylvania Synod and EOCM. Other assignments of responsibility
will be made by Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod and EOCM.
Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod
based.
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Director
for Evangelical Mission: Allegheny Synod
Evangelical Outreach and
Congregational Mission
CLOSE DATE: 12/31/2008
Full Position
Description
This position represents the Allegheny Synod and the Evangelical
Outreach and Congregation Mission (EOCM) unit in the territory of
the Allegheny Synod, and is responsible for engaging synodical
leaders, structures and strategies in the revitalization and
development of evangelical congregations and where appropriate the
formation of evangelical congregations which reflect the purposes,
principles and commitments of the synod, EOCM and the ELCA as a
whole. This position will coordinate and staff evangelical mission
and stewardship ministry and stewardship education in the synod
through the formation and coordination of three synodical teams:
1.synodical missional strategy team; 2. congregation/mission support
teams (i.e. Stewardship & Mission Interpretation Team, and Finance
Committee); and 3. mission team for congregational mission
discernment and ministry expansion (Revitalization Team).
This position and teams will attend to the implementation of
ELCA commitments to be in ministry among ethnic, multicultural and
emergent communities; as well as ministry among people living in
poverty. The person in this position is expected to fully
participate in the life and ministry of the synodical staff and in
synodical initiatives. The position is an equal partnership between
EOCM and the Allegheny Synod. It is a .50 FTE EOCM position
combined with a .50 FTE Allegheny Synod assistant to the bishop. Allegheny
Synod based.
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Director for Evangelical Mission:
Southwestern Minnesota Synod
Evangelical Outreach and Congregational
Mission
Full Position Description
CLOSE DATE:
12/15/2008
This position represents the Evangelical Outreach and Congregation
Mission (EOCM) unit in the territory of the Southwestern
Minnesota Synod,
and is responsible for engaging synodical leaders, structures and
strategies in the formation and development of evangelical
congregations which reflect the purposes, principles and commitments
of the synod, EOCM and the ELCA as a whole. This position will
coordinate and staff all evangelical mission and stewardship
ministry and education in the synod through the formation and
coordination of three synodical tables:1. Synodical missional
strategy table; 2. Congregation/mission support table; and 3.
Mission table for congregational development, new and renewed
congregations.
This position and tables will pay particular attention to the
implementation of ELCA commitments to be in ministry among ethnic,
multicultural and emergent communities, as well as ministry among
people living in poverty. The person in this position is expected to
fully participate in the life and ministry of the synodical staff
and in synodical initiatives. Candidates must have a strong
commitment to the evangelical outreach of the ELCA, have effective
knowledge and grounding in missional theology, theories and the
practice of mission development, and theology of stewardship. This
position will be supervised jointly by both the
Southwestern Minnesota Synod and EOCM. Other assignments of responsibility will be made by
Southwestern Minnesota Synod and EOCM. Based in the Southwestern
Minnesota Synod.
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Director for Evangelical Mission:
Southwestern Washington Synod
Evangelical Outreach and Congregational
Mission
Full
Position Description
CLOSE DATE:
12/15/2008
This position represents the Evangelical Outreach and Congregation
Mission (EOCM) unit in the territory of the
Southwestern Washngton Synod and is responsible for engaging synodical
leaders, structures and strategies in the formation and development
of evangelical congregations which reflect the purposes, principles
and commitments of the synod, EOCM and the ELCA as a whole. This
position will coordinate and staff all evangelical mission and
stewardship ministry and education in the synod through the
formation and coordination of three synodical tables:1. Synodical
missional strategy table; 2. Congregation/mission support table; and
3. Mission table for congregational development, new and
renewed congregations. This position and
tables will pay particular attention to the implementation of ELCA
commitments to be in ministry among ethnic, multicultural and
emergent communities, as well as ministry among people living in
poverty. The person in this position is expected to fully
participate in the life and ministry of the synodical staff and in
synodical initiatives. Candidates must have a strong commitment to
the evangelical outreach of the ELCA, have effective knowledge and
grounding in missional theology, theories and the practice of
mission development, and theology of stewardship. This position
will be supervised jointly by both the
Southwestern Washington Synod and EOCM.
Other assignments of responsibility will be made by the
Southwestern Washington
Synod and EOCM. Based in the
Southwestern Washington Synod.
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Director for Evangelical Mission:
Northwest Washington Synod
Evangelical Outreach and Congregational
Mission
Full
Position Description
CLOSE DATE:
12/15/2008
This position represents the Evangelical Outreach and Congregation
Mission (EOCM) unit in the territory of the
Northwest Washington Synod and is responsible for engaging synodical
leaders, structures and strategies in the formation and development
of evangelical congregations which reflect the purposes, principles
and commitments of the synod, EOCM and the ELCA as a whole. This
position will coordinate and staff all evangelical mission and
stewardship ministry and education in the synod through the
formation and coordination of three synodical tables:1. Synodical
missional strategy table; 2. Congregation/mission support table; and
3. Mission table for congregational development, new and
renewed congregations. This position and
tables will pay particular attention to the implementation of ELCA
commitments to be in ministry among ethnic, multicultural and
emergent communities, as well as ministry among people living in
poverty. The person in this position is expected to fully
participate in the life and ministry of the synodical staff and in
synodical initiatives. Candidates must have a strong commitment to
the evangelical outreach of the ELCA, have effective knowledge and
grounding in missional theology, theories and the practice of
mission development, and theology of stewardship. This position
will be supervised jointly by both the
Northwest Washington Synod and EOCM.
Other assignments of responsibility will be made by the
Northwest Washington
Synod and EOCM. Based in the
Northwest Washington Synod.
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Director for Evangelical Mission: La Crosse Area Synod
(half-time)
Evangelical Outreach and Congregational
Mission
Full
Position Description
CLOSE DATE:
11/30/2008
This
position represents the Evangelical Outreach and Congregation
Mission (EOCM) unit in the territory of the La
Crosse Area Synod, and is responsible for engaging
synodical leaders, structures and strategies in the formation and
development of evangelical congregations which reflect the purposes,
principles and commitments of the synod, EOCM and the ELCA as a
whole. This position will coordinate and staff all evangelical
mission and stewardship ministry and education in the synod through
the formation and coordination of three synodical tables:1.synodical
missional strategy table;2.
congregation/mission support table; and 3.mission
table for congregational development, new and renewed congregations.
This position and
tables will pay particular attention to the implementation of ELCA
commitments to be in ministry among ethnic, multicultural and
emergent communities; as well as ministry among people living in
poverty. The person in this position is expected to fully
participate in the life and ministry of the synodical staff and in
synodical initiatives. This position will be supervised jointly by
both the La Crosse Area Synod Bishop and EOCM.
Other assignments of responsibility will be made by the La Crosse
Area Synod Bishop and EOCM designee. The position be a .50 FTE
position and will be based in the La Crosse
Area Synod..
Assistant to the Bishop La Crosse Area Synod( half-time)
Full Position Description
The
Assistant to the Bishop represents the Bishop of the synod in
resposnsibilities assigned by the Bishop, with general
responsibilities in program coordination and mobility as well as the
synod's mission growth and support. This position is .50 FTE
combined with .50 FTE Director for Evangelical Mission.
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International Coordinator: Malaria & HIV Initiative
Global Mission
Full Position Description
SALARY GRADE: 17
CLOSE DATE: ASAP
This
position provides leadership in Global Mission in the development of
a new anti-malaria program, coordinating with ELCA's HIV/AIDS work
with international companions. It will collaborate with Lutheran
World Relief and other partners in the emerging Lutheran Malaria
Initiative. In coordination with GM continental and international
development desks, it will: consult with companion churches; develop
plans and monitor evaluate anti-malaria programs; work with
ELCA-related heath organizations and Lutheran World Federation on
matters relating to malaria and HIV/AIDS. Qualifications:
degree in development, public health, or related field, or
equivalent experience in tropical medicine and/or sustainable
development work; eight to ten years of
administrative/planning/programmatic experience. Chicago-based.
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Full Position Description
SALARY GRADE: 16
CLOSE DATE:ASAP
The ELCA Foundation seeks a qualified
and self-motivated Regional Gift Planner who will work in
partnership with ELCA ministries and the Northwestern Minnesota
Synod. The Regional Gift Planner is responsible for coordination
and support of the ELCA Foundation's major cash and deferred gift
program for individual donors and provides educational support
services in gift planning programs to individuals, congregations,
synods, and ministries within the synod and churchwide ministries.
The person will relate to the Lutheran Planned Giving
Partnership/ Northwestern Minnesota Synod and the ELCA Foundation.
Qualifications: Three years experience in resource
development with a growing emphasis on planned giving, CFRE
desirable. Understanding of and commitment to life-long
stewardship. Northwestern
Minnesota Synod-based.
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Systems Engineer for MIF
Mission Investment Fund
Full
Position Description
SALARY GRADE: 15
CLOSE DATE: 12/01/2008
This position, reporting to the MIF Technology Supervisor, is
responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of
technology systems required to support the business of the Mission
Investment fund. The position shares responsibility for network
design and administration, including name resolution, directory
services, remote monitoring and related services. This position
holds primary responsibility for the MIF server hardware. Software
and related equipment. This position serves as an escalation point
for technical questions and troubleshooting, as a backup to the MIF
network technician for day-to-day operations, and will assist with
educating staff on technological aspects of the systems. The
position also assists with monitoring and planning for sufficient
capacity based on resource utilization. Chicago-based
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St. John's
Lutheran Church, Des Moines, IA
Business Administrator
Immediate opening for
Business Administrator responsible for the business affairs of a
large urban congregation with multiple staff. Duties include
oversight, staff management and leadership in the areas of finance,
communications and facility use. 5-8 years of experience in
administration required with bachelor?s degree in business
administration or related field. Candidate must have excellent
verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Inquiries
and letters of application may be sent to Pastor Rachel Thorson
Mithelman at
pastorrachel@stjohnsdsm.org.
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Saint Mark
Lutheran Church, Mount Prospect, IL
Director of Music
Responsibilities include: Organist/Pianist
for Sunday services, direct adult/childrens
choir, participate in worship planning. This
is a part-time position, remuneration
commensurate with experience. Email your
resume and questions to Nancy Hundley,
nhundley@stmarkmp.org or send them to:
St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S.
Wille St., Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056;
847-253-0631 Fax 847-253-5387
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Lutheran
World Federation
Representative
of the Lutheran World
Federation, Department for World Service (LWF/DWS)
Program in Liberia
The LWF/DWS
Representative is responsible for the
implementation of the LWF/DWS program in
Liberia. He/she shall be based in Monrovia
and is responsible to the LWF/DWS Director,
who delegates this responsibility to the
Program Coordinator and the respective
Program Officer.
For
more information, and for a
Full job description .
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Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis,
MN
Customer
Receivable Specialist
This position is responsible for all
functions of the Credit and Receivables
department: opening new accounts,
managing existing accounts, resolving
payment and account issues, and
controlling aging and write offs for the
company. For
a full job description, please visit the
Job Opportunities page (under
"Contact Us")
at
www.augsburgfortress.org
Assistant Product Manager
Augsburg Fortress Publishers is
currently looking for three Assistant
Product Managers in the focus areas of:
Adult Education, Children's
Education and Church Supplies.
Assistant Product Managers monitor
assigned product lines and develop and
execute marketing plans, working closely
with the Market Manager, and assist the
Marketing team in a variety of product
management activities. Assistant
Product Managers are also responsible,
where appropriate, to coordinate and
support the efforts of the Development,
Production and the Sales, Marketing, and
Service Teams. For full job
descriptions, please visit the Job
Opportunities page (under
"Contact Us")
at
www.augsburgfortress.org.
Augsburg Fortress
Congregational
Sales Specialist
Primary
responsibility for managing assigned
church accounts, developing
relationships and growing sales within
the assigned accounts. The position also
requires working with other churches and
customers in the assigned territory. For
a full job description, please visit the
Job Opportunities page (under
"Contact Us")
at
www.augsburgfortress.org
Marketing Content Specialist
The purpose of this position is to write
marketing communications that
effectively convey key messages to
target audiences and to raise the
standard for written marketing
communications in electronic and print
media.
For a full job description, please visit the Job Opportunities
page (under "Contact
Us") at
www.augsburgfortress.org
Holy Cross Lutheran Church,
Omaha, Nebraska
Organist/Choir Accompanist
(part-time)
Seeking an organist for a part-time
position requiring approximately 3-7
hours per week. The organist will
provide appropriate music and music
leadership for one traditional worship
service each Sunday morning and rehearse
with, and accompany, the Chancel Choir.
Qualifications include expert competency
on organ and piano, degree in music or
equivalent training or experience,
ability to work positively and
encouragingly with musicians of all
skill levels, and ability to lead the
congregation in song. Please apply
on-line at
www.hclchurch.com . For more
information please contact Pastor Jim
Killough at 402-571-1622.
St. John's
Lutheran Church,
Northfield, Minnesota
Director of
Music Ministry
Seeks a full-time Director of Music Ministry. The position
includes the following roles: leadership in the worship and music
program of the congregation, organist, and director of the adult
choir and other ensembles. This vibrant 2,000 member ELCA
congregation has a long tradition of ministerial and musical
excellence. The organ is a 1991 Dobson tracker organ. The Director
of Music Ministry leads a five member part-time staff consisting of
four youth/children's choir directors and
an adult hand bell choir director. Minimal requirement is a
bachelor's degree in music or comparable
professional experience. Salary commensurate with education,
skills, and experience. Priority application deadline is December
31, 2008. Position will remain open until filled. Start date of
June 1, 2009. Inquiries should be placed to Pr. Joseph Crippen, or
for more general information, to the church office. Contact
information: e-mail -
jcrippen@stjohns-elca.org or
office@stjohns-elca.org; phone - (507)
645-4429. Visit
http://www.stjohns-elca.org/musicsearch for position description
and application.
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Church World Service, Inc.
475 Riverside Dr., Suite 700, New York, NY
10115 (800)297-1516
Assistant to the Executive Director
Seeking an Assistant to the Executive
Director to perform a variety of
administrative functions requiring extensive
knowledge of administrative procedures and
practices and highly developed writing and
communications skills. Additionally, the
incumbent is required to have extensive
knowledge and familiarity with Church World
Service policies, with our constituent
agencies and partners, and contact with
staff and volunteers across the
organization. Send Resume to:Church
World Service Office of Human Resources,
P.O. Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515
or fax to 574/266-0087,or e-mail
to
cwshr@churchworldservice.org.
Detailed job description can
be viewed on our web site at:
http://www.churchworldservice.org/employment/#420
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The Church of the Abiding Savior,
1625 S. Alston Ave. Durham NC, 27707 (919)
682-7497
Outreach Minister to Campus and Community
An established African Descent congregation,
is seeking to leverage its unique history,
spiritual gifts, cultural assets and
location to enhance two components of our
existing ministry: Community Outreach and
Campus Outreach. We are seeking to employ an
Outreach Minister whose efforts will be
directed toward both the campus community of
North Carolina Central University and the
Durham community at-large. This is a
full-time grant-funded position for two
years with a possible extension into a third
year. Salary and benefits commensurate with
experience. To indicate interest, please
send resume by Dec 1, 2008
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Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church,
131 West Main Street,
Webster, NY 14580; 585-872-8150
Associate
for Congregational Ministry
Seeking a full-time Associate for
Congregational Ministry. Immanuel is a
congregation located in a growing suburb of
Rochester, NY. Major areas of
responsibilities are Educational, Youth and
Family Ministries. This position aids the
growth and development of the congregation
and the ministry of her members. A ministry
description of this position is available
online at
www.immanuelwebster.org. Contact:
Pastor Ed Sproul (Upstate New York Synod
Assistant to the Bishop ? 315-446-2502;
email:
esproul@upstatenysynod.org
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Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waukee, Iowa
Youth Director
Seeking a youth
director for 25-40 hours per week (salary will
be adjusted accordingly). Applicant must
possess a degree in youth ministry or Christian
education with ministry experience or have
experience as a Christian youth director or in a
related field. Must be able to maintain a
supportive and positive working relationship
with the pastor, staff, and church leadership.
Must also demonstrate the ability to plan,
organize, and implement youth programs and the
ability to prioritize and work effectively. Be
able to work with and provide input to
the youth committee's responsibility in
building and strengthening the youth program and
with other committees. Provide one-on-one
ministry with youth and parents as needed and
actively participate in the visioning, planning,
implementation and regular evaluation of the
youth programs. Check our website at :
ilcwaukee.org Please
send resume, references, and salary requirements
to: Immanuel Lutheran
Church Attn: Doug
Berner; P.O. Box 276;
Waukee, Iowa 50263
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ELCA
Board of Pensions
Financial Coach
Financial coaches will, through the
Retirement Planning Group, assist members in
maximizing the value they receive from the
ELCA Pension and Other Benefits Program by
helping them make decisions with confidence
as stewards of their own financial health
and security. Financial coaches will
be called on to deliver education one-on-one
and in group settings, both in person and
over the phone to help guide members to
apply basic financial literacy to their own
situations use their ELCA Pension and Other
Benefits Plan to support and sustain their
own financial wellness. We are looking for
candidates with 3+ years of experience in
financial or retirement planning; Bachelor?s
degree and CRC Certification is required.
Please visit our website,
www.elcabop.org, for more information
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First Lutheran Church,
Kearney NE 68847,
www.firstlutherankearney.org
Director of
Worship and Music Ministry
Full
time position supports, implements, and
coordinates all musical activities for regular
and special worship services and other programs,
based on the mission and vision of First
Lutheran and in accordance with ELCA
teaching/practices. Good communication
skills, listening skills, ability to understand
issues and ideas, and a 4 year college degree in
music or a related field are required. Position
involves evening and weekend hours. Send
resume and references to: Pr. Eric Lesher,
First Lutheran Church,3315
Avenue G, Kearney NE 68847.
Will begin reviewing applicants as soon as
possible. Contact:
Pastor Eric Lesher ?
ericlesher@firstlutherankearney.org
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Ascension Lutheran
Church, Green Bay, WI,
Director of Music and
Worship (full-time)
For both contemporary & traditional
services. Direct worship band, choirs,
ensembles, and also be able to
instrumentally and vocally operate as a solo
musical worship leader. Keyboard skills
highly desired. Organist already on staff.
Work with the pastors in worship design.
Oversee worship projection needs. Ascension
is a healthy congregation with many young
families. Email
pastorluther@ascensiongb.com for full
job description. Web:
www.ascensiongb.com
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Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission
(NELM),
P.O Box 354,Rock
Point, AZ 86545
Executive Director- Navajo
Evangelical Lutheran Mission
Seeking an
Executive Director to manage a growing
non-profit Mission on the Navajo Reservation in
Arizona. The mission is founded on the
belief that God's love and grace is for all
people and should be shown in how we love and
care for our neighbors. The
executive director
will implement policies, develop
programs, hire and supervise staff, maintain
Mission facilities and have complete oversight
for Mission administration and fundraising.
Candidates must have excellent organization and
communication skills, at least 5 years
experience in non-profit management and ability
to work within a somewhat isolated setting.
Master's degree and experience within a
multi-cultural environment is highly desirable.
Willingness to respect Navajo culture and
partner with the community required. Excellent
pay and benefits; position includes housing on
Mission grounds. Send cover letter, resume and
three references before November 7, 2008 to
oraugustson@losalamos.com or mail to:
Ron Augustson, 1880
Camino Mora, Los
Alamos, NM 87544
Nurse Practitioner or MSN
Immediate opening; NP needed to manage start-up
of a new health center at the Navajo Lutheran
Mission in Rock Point, Arizona. Join us in
establishing a health care and education center
for the Navajo of the Rock Point community!
Must have a BSN or MSN (5 years
experience preferred, and some public health
nursing); Nurse Practitioner preferred;
Supervisory and management experience is a
plus; Knowledge and or interest in herbal
remedies and Navajo health issues helpful. Must
have excellent communication skills, able to
work independently and within a different
cultural setting in a somewhat isolated area.
Willing to travel within the community and also
go to meetings/workshops within Arizona. Good
organizational skills and commitment to the
mission of the Navajo Lutheran Mission are a
must. See our website at
www.nelm.org
Located in the four corners area, within a few
hours of canyon hiking, beautiful scenery and
Colorado skiing. Excellent pay and benefits;
position includes apartment on Mission grounds.
Send resume and cover letter to
executive.director@nelm.org . Open until
filled.
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church,
Seymour, WI
Director of
Youth and Family Ministry
Seeking qualified candidate to develop and lead
a comprehensive ministry with children (birth
through high school) and their families at a
1800+ member church near Green Bay, WI. Send
cover letter and resume to Pastor Roland
Lindeman at
revrclind@new.rr.com. For complete job
description visit our congregational website:
www.seyluth.org.
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St. Peter's Lutheran
Church -Northfield,
Minnesota
Searching for a
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC WORSHIP LEADER.
Responsibilities include selecting and
leading music for the Contemporary Worship Service
and our Contemporary Worship Band which also
includes weekly rehearsals. A strong musical
background is preferred and organization skills are
vital. Position will be open until filled. For
more information contact Dottie Scharber at
507/645-8252 or send a letter of interest, with a
resume and references to St. Peter's
Lutheran Church, 418 East Sumner Street, ATTN:
Dottie Scharber, Northfield, MN 55057, or fax
information to 507/645-5495.
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Baltimore, MD
Vice President for Finance and Administration
The Vice President for
Finance and Administration serves as Chief Financial
Officer and is responsible for the overall
management of Lutheran World Relief's (LWR) fiscal
planning and financial management systems. In
addition, s/he will model premier support of other
LWR departments and motivate the finance and
administration staff to do the same. S/he serves on
the LWR Leadership Team. S/he provides leadership
and oversight of LWR's administrative operations,
information technology, and facilities management.
Qualifications: Deep commitment to LWR's core
values. MBA, master's degree in a financial field or
CPA. Demonstrated track record of successfully
leading financial operations (managing internal
control systems, budgeting, reporting, monitoring),
preferably experience with not-for profit
organization. Minimum of 10 years management
experience required. International experience highly
desirable. U.S. government grand or contract
experience highly desirable. For a complete position
description and application instructions, please
visit
http://www.lwr.org/jobs/description.asp?jobID=43
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Grace Lutheran Church,
River Forest, IL
Principal
Seeking a
Principal for its
School to begin in 2009/2010. The School is
a cornerstone ministry of the Church, an
independent Lutheran congregation with a
vigorous ministry of word, sacrament, music,
and service. The successful candidate has a
Master?s Degree in Education with an
emphasis in supervision and/or
administration or will be nearing completion
of such a degree; has demonstrated an
aptitude for school leadership with
experience in school administration
preferred; and possesses the qualities and
skills necessary to inspire and manage the
school community as it builds on its
tradition of excellence. The candidate
also possesses strategic planning skills, a
commitment to Christian education in the
Lutheran tradition, knowledge of exemplary
curriculum practices, instructional
experience in elementary education, a
commitment to educating children of diverse
cultural and economic backgrounds, and a
demonstrated ability to form partnerships
and build consensus. See
www.graceriverforest.org
for details.
Direct questions and
application to
principalsearch@graceschool.net .
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First
Lutheran Church,1551
S 70th St, Lincoln,
NE 68506, Ph:
402-488-0919
Director of Faith Formation and Family
Ministries
This
full time position will report directly to the
Senior Pastor and will be responsible for the
development and administration of education and
ministry programs for children and families. The
Director of Faith Formation and Family
Ministries, must be a dynamic Christian
education professional who will model,
facilitate and engage others in life long
learning in the faith. He/She will coordinate,
recruit and support various education programs
including Sunday School, Vacation Bible School,
Summer Outdoor Ministry programs, festivals and
special events, Sunday School outreach projects
and faith formation programs for families.
Qualifications: BA in education, child
development, psychology, religion, or related
field. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills. Excellent organizational
and time-management skills. Ability to develop
and implement innovative ideas. Previous
experience in education and/or family work.
Associate in Ministry preferred. For more
information on this position, please see our
website at
www.flclincoln.org.
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St. Peter's
Lutheran Church, Spring and Union Streets,
Middletown, PA, 17057
Cantor
This is a liturgical ELCA congregation. The primary
duty of the Cantor is to lead and enable the
congregational song by providing organ and piano
music and directing the choirs. The sanctuary is
blessed with a 3 manual Austin pipe organ and a
Steinway grand piano. Cantor will provide organ and
choir music for two Sunday services per week as well
as special services for church festivals and holy
times. The current music ministry includes adult,
youth and children?s choirs. Cantor oversees and
serves as resource for volunteers in choir
leadership positions. Cantor is responsible for
music in all areas, for example Saturday evening,
Sunday morning and mid-week services and Vacation
Bible School. Position will begin January 2009.
Salary for this 20 hr/wk position is negotiable and
commensurate with experience; currently budgeted as
maximum $14,000. A service orientation is sought.
Please submit letter of interest and resume
(including educational background and experience) to
Ann Swartz, Cantor Search Committee, at the church,
or by email at
als25@comcast.net. Provide telephone contact
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Lutheran Church, 6180
HWY 65 NE, Fridley, MN,
(763) 571-1500,
www.stphilipschurch.net
Director of Youth Ministries
(FT)
Seeking energetic, experienced and dynamic
individual to work with established and growing
program that helps youth in grades 6 to
12 to feel,
know and share God's love. Bachelor's degree
required. Email or mail resume and cover letter by
October 31st to Pastor Ryan Brodin
at
rbrodin@usfamily.net. For
more information call 763-571-1500.
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Lord of Life Lutheran Church in
Darien, Illinois
Organist/Director of Music
(part-time)
Seeking an organist to provide
instrumental accompaniment for 2 Sunday worship
services, other seasonal services of the church, Sunday
school music and Sunday school openings, and choir, as
needed. Sunday morning worship services are at 8:30 and
11:00 with Sunday school at 9:45. During the summer
months, we generally have one service at 9:30am.
Knowledge of the instrument and keyboard ability
sufficient to play hymns, liturgy, and sight read easy
anthem accompaniments, using small pipe organ and piano.
Prefer Bachelor of Organ Performance, or Bachelor of
Music. Knowledge of basic music theory, including simple
transpositions or harmonizing a melody.
Interested applicants should send their resume and
salary requirements by email, or fax to the Attention
of the Organist Search Committee as follows:
djscarpelli@comcast.net or by
Fax: 630 323 3415
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Lutheran Immigration and Refugee
Service, Vincennes, Indiana
Field Coordinator - Indiana
Seeking a professional to provide services to
undocumented and unaccompanied children through
assessments and recommendations related to placements,
transfers and releases to sponsors. Primary
responsibilities include implementing assessment and
placement activities with a holistic professional child
welfare approach for children in federal custody,
ensuring that complete assessment information is made
available to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
for release or placement recommendations under the
direction of the national agency and reviewing family
reunification packets from ORR-contracted facilities to
ensure completeness and making release recommendations
to ORR. Qualified candidates must have: Master's
degree in social work and a minimum of two years of
demonstrated child welfare, case management, social
service and/or mental health professional experience or
a bachelor's in social work
and equivalent professional work experience, knowledge
and experience in work with refugee or immigrant
children or cross-cultural experience, fluency in
Spanish, ability to manage complex projects with a high
degree of independence and willingness and ability to
travel. A complete job description is available at
www.lirs.org/jobs. Please email cover letter and
resume to
hrmail@lirs.org or fax to 410-230-2844.
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Lutheran Services in America (LSA)
Vice President, Finance and Business
Development
Seeking applications and
nominations for the Baltimore-based position of Vice
President, Finance and Business Development. Reporting to
the President and CEO, the position includes end point
responsibility for LSA's accounting, budget, finance, human
resources, information technology, legal, physical plant and
equipment, purchasing, and risk management systems. The VP,
Finance and Business Development is also a leader of LSA's
efforts to identify and develop opportunities for revenue
generation and social enterprise, and takes responsibility
for portfolio coordination and the development of business
plans. LSA is the national organization connecting 300
Lutheran health and human service organizations
that together serve one in 50 Americans each year. Please
send resume and cover letter to
LSAJobs@lutheranservices.org. More information about
LSA is available at
http://www.lutheranservices.org/. The position
description may be viewed and downloaded at
http://www.lutheranservices.org/vpfinancebusdev.pdf
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