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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
Full Position
Description
salary grade: 18
CLOSE DATE: 5/15/2008
This position is responsible for effectively marketing the mission,
messages and brand of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in
order to increase engagement and dialogue throughout this church,
including its synods and in congregations, and for promoting the
benefits of being active in the Lutheran faith to a variety of
targeted external audiences (e.g.,
seekers, young adults, lapsed members, ethnic groups, etc.).
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have
extensive knowledge of and commitment to the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America and its mission, vision and values, a bachelor's
degree (Master's degree preferred) in marketing, at least five years
experience in the field, and excellent written and verbal skills.
Chicago-based.
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Full Job Description
SALARY GRADE: 17
CLOSE DATE: 5/15/2008This person is one of four
ethnic ministry directors on staff in the Multicultural Ministries
unit. This person provides advice, counsel, and services to the ELCA
in assessing and responding to the needs and opportunities for
Latino ministries. This person works with churchwide units in
developing Latino specific program directions. This person develops
partnerships with churchwide units, synods, congregations, and the
ELCA institutions in order to respond effectively to the Latinos in
this church. Qualifications : Excellent administrative skills,
particularly in program planning and development;
knowledge and
sensitivity for multicultural and Latino issues, concerns and needs;
ability to perform liason functions between the Latino community and
the churchwide organization and synods; ability to work effectively
on teams and committees; good communication and writing skills in
English and Spanish. Chicago-based.
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Full Position
Description
SALARY GRADE: 16
CLOSE DATE: 5/31/2008
This position is responsible for directing the hunger education work
of ELCA World Hunger, implementing the following objective of the
ELCA World Hunger Program: "To foster the education of the members
of this church to understand and confront the reality and underlying
causes of hunger." In directing the hunger education efforts of the
ELCA, this position attends to justice, sustainable solutions, how
to inspire the church, and how to encourage the members of this
church to practice responsible lifestyle stewardship.
Qualifications: Experience in curriculum and resource
development; knowledge of effective learning processes for multiple
generations; knowledge of the causes of global poverty, of Christian
theology, and of a biblical understanding of the church?s role in
the anti-poverty movement; strong public speaking and writing
skills; and a willingness to travel. Chicago-based.
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Full Position
Description
SALARY GRADE: 16
CLOSE DATE: 5/15/2008
This position plans, coordinates and supports companion synod
relationships with churches in Africa, as well as relationships with
related agencies, organizations, and constituencies engaged in
Africa. The incumbent will engage in coordination and
formation/education activities with synods and further Global
Mission?s work of deepening relationships between the ELCA and
companion churches in Africa. In cooperation with GM?s Global
Formation team, this position will enable the ELCA to plan for
strategic relationships by including companion synods and engaging
ELCA members, congregations, and synods in global mission education
and activities. This position also supports advocacy programs and
mission support efforts as related to Africa. In consultation with
the Africa team, this position will build strategies for
country-based companion engagement by ELCA constituents.
Qualifications: 7-10 years experience in education,
communication, theology, or related field with 3-5 years of
supervisory experience, graduate degree preferred; knowledge and
experience in ELCA global mission, global relationships and related
issues; knowledge of Lutheran theology and missiological approaches;
demonstrated experience in strategic planning and administrative
skills in budgeting, managing and directing a team; strong
communication skills which may include teaching, public speaking,
writing and editing. Chicago-based.
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Full Job
Description
SALARY GRADE: 16
CLOSE DATE: ASAP
This position is responsible for providing leadership and
direction for the Young Adults in Global Mission program, developing
and executing the program's strategy and managing the on-going
operations of this year-long international service and learning
program for young adults. This position is also responsible for
developing and executing recruitment systems and activities for
international positions with the Global Mission unit.
Qualifications: Substantial experience in international service,
personnel administration, program management, and recruitment;
interest in and comprehension of models for service and learning;
experience in mentoring young adults; knowledge of ELCA structures
and Global Mission's commitments and methodologies.
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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Full Position
Description
SALARY GRADE: 16
CLOSE DATE: 5/31/2008
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 incumbent 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.
NW and SW Washington Synod-based.
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Full Position
DescriptionSALARY GRADES:
13
CLOSE DATE: 5/15/2008
This position is responsible for coordinating and managing donor
stewardship and donor relationship activities of the ELCA World
Hunger and Disaster Appeal, with a particular focus on coordination
of major donor communications. Work involves coordinating donor
correspondence, responding to donor inquiries and utilizing The
Raiser's Edge software to assist the Director and other World
Hunger Appeal colleagues in developing and stewarding donors'
growing relationships with the ELCA World Hunger and Disaster
Appeal. Qualifications: Requires three years of fund raising or other related
non-profit experience and strong communication skills. Familiarity
with Blackbaud (The Raiser's Edge) preferred. Chicago-based.
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Full Position
Description
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Full Position
DescriptionSALARY GRADES:
12
CLOSE DATE: 5/31/2008
This position serves as assistant to the director for global service
with responsibility for coordinating office functions for the Global
Service section; serves as the initial contact with inquirers for
international mission service and provides subsequent follow-up,
coordinates appointment processes for rostered personnel, maintains
personnel and confidential files, coordinates logistical support for
summer events, formats and updates position descriptions, among
other responsibilities. This position also provides administrative
support for assigned associate directors within the section.
Qualifications: Five years complex administrative experience, or
an equivalent combination of training and experience; considerable
knowledge of standard office practices and techniques; knowledge and
proficiency in accounting/budget principles and procedures;
exceptional organizational skills; proven ability to manage
multiple, diverse projects simultaneously and under time pressures,
prioritize projects and maintain appropriate confidentiality; proven
ability to use judgment, tact and diplomacy; strong communication
skills, both oral and written; ability to communicate effectively
and collegially with a variety of personnel. Chicago-based.
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Administrative Assistant
(Part-Time)
Full Position
Description
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To advertise your position openings on our web site, please
e-mail the following information to
careers@elca.org : Your organization's name and
address, the position's title and contact information for
interested candidates. Be sure to include the
position's title, contact information and a brief
paragraph that describes qualification requirements and
position responsibilities in the same format found below.
For all outside positions, you
must contact the agency listed and not the ELCA Churchwide
office. The ELCA Application for Employment form
should only be used when applying for Churchwide office
positions.
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The person
in this position plans, organizes, and implements
youth and programming targeted at middle school and high
school age youth. Service and Christian attitude must be
exhibited. Good communication skills, listening
skills, ability to understand issues and ideas, and a 4 year
college degree in education or theology 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;
ericlesher@firstlutherankearney.org |
www.firstlutherankearney.org
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The
Director of Worship will oversee all aspects of music, drama
and the arts. Qualified candidates will possess a heart for
Jesus, a love for contemporary worship and a passion for
making worship relevant. Practical experience managing
people and inspiring volunteers is required. Please direct
inquiries and resumes to Greg Bouvier, Executive Pastor,
Sheridan Lutheran Church 6955 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln, NE
68516. 402-423-4769;
gbouvier@sheridanlutheran.org
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Lutheran Church
The Director for Youth Ministry will guide our youth to
grow in faith, service, and knowledge of Jesus Christ and
God's grace. The Director will plan, organize, and lead
youth events and activities for our congregation. Looking
for a leader who will not only maintain the current program,
but will have the ability and vision to build upon the
foundation, increase participation, and find new ways to
reach out to our youth. Experience working with youth; a
Bachelor's degree or equivalent life experience, and is
accustomed to working with churches.
For a
detailed job description and application instructions call
the TCLC office at (603) 893-0305, or send an email to
ymstaffing@triumphantcross.org
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Seeking a dynamic flexible, and spiritually-grounded
individual to provide spiritual guidance for high school
youth and their families, as well as post-high school young
adults. Organize volunteer youth leaders to plan and
implement a comprehensive youth program. Bachelor?s degree
preferred. Start date: Summer 2008. (Resumes accepted
through May 31st).
For more info or application materials please visit
www.goodshepherdlutheran.com/youthdirector or
call (636) 391-6685.
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Church,
7401 University Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Congregation of 3,200 members in university community seeks
person to develop, direct and promote a culture of
hospitality among members and within ministry areas; build,
develop and implement hospitality teams for Sunday morning
and special events;assure that volunteer
administrative/hospitality functions at the reception
desk are staffed and effectively carried out; manage and
coordinate special hospitality functions, i.e. funeral
luncheons, receptions, wedding coordination. Please submit
resume as an email attachment to;
Sally.youn@naz.org
Website: www.naz.org
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4113 west 54th
St., Edina,
MN 55424
A
medium-sized, inclusive, energetic and RIC congregation is
looking for a dedicated person to coordinate our children,
youth and family programming to ensure that children (0-18
years) and their families are fully integrated into the
gathering, growing and giving of the congregation.
Qualifications: a solid theological grounding in the
Lutheran faith, understanding of human development, strong
interpersonal and team member skills and a minimum of
college-level education in children and youth ministry or an
education background with experience in a congregational
setting. 15-20 hours/wk.
Looking for a dedicated person to develop relational ministry
with our high school youth through personal involvement and
programming. Qualifications: a solid theological
grounding in the Lutheran faith, strong interpersonal and
team member skills, understanding of human development, and
a minimum of college-level education in children and youth
ministry or an education background with experience in a
congregational setting. 15-20 hours/wk.
Submit resume to Eileen Supple,
Edina
Community Lutheran Church, 4113 West 54th St.,
Edina, MN 55424 or
esupple@eclc.org . For more information contact
Camilla Madson, 952-926-4216,
madsonobai@aol.com .
Visit www.eclc.org for
job description.
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,
3215 Four Mile NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Full time
position which includes salary plus benefits. We would like
a 4 year college degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a
copy of their resume with background and experience to
stlukesyouthministry@comcast.net
http://saintlukesyouth.net/stLukesChurch/default.php
Contact Linda Reyolts - (616) 363-2381
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Church
Organ:
purchased new in 1996, Allen MDS-36, with MIDI equipment also attached; main and antiphonal speakers
Piano: purchased new in 2005, Yamaha 7'6" Grand Disklavier
Piano (DC7M4T), Worship
services: Saturday worship at 5:00 p.m. and on Sundays at
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. All services use the organ and/or piano
with traditional liturgies and mostly hymnal-based singing.
Preludes, postludes, offertories, psalm responses,
accompanying special music would be included. (We have a
contemporary service once a month on the second Sunday
evening that is not a part of this position--it is
completely taken care of by a group of volunteers.) The adult
choir practices one Wed. evening per week from 7:15 to 8:30,
September through May. This position accompanies the
choir. It has a director.
Salary will
be based on experience, with an initial suggested range of
$20,000 to $24,000. Two weeks of paid vacation are
included. (Optional
for additional pay: direct two handbell choirs. More
information available if desired.)
Contact:
Dave Hedlin at Ph. 815-485-5327 or
peacechurch@peacenewlenox.org
www.peacenewlenox.org
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To
implement a strategy of welcome, encouragement, and
enrollment of candidates for ministry for Lutheran
Theological Southern Seminary and to develop and maintain a
strategy to identify, encourage, and call forth qualified
candidates to prepare for the various ministries of the
church. Round 1 of applications accepted through June 15.
For a full
job description and requirements, visit
www.ltss.edu.
Contact:
Dean Michael Root at
mroot@ltss.edu or (803) 461-3247
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1226
Vermont Ave. NW, Washington D.C. 20005
Lutheran
Volunteer Corps (LVC) seeks a creative, collaborative leader and organizer to
coordinate
LVC's local work in
Minneapolis and St. Paul. This is a full-time, paying position
supporting LVC Volunteers, coordinating local committees,
managing our local resources and speaking on behalf of LVC
in congregations and a variety of settings. In addition to
excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the Twin
Cities Coordinator must also have experience working in a
multicultural setting and articulating the journey to
justice in the context of Christian and other faith
traditions. LVC is on a journey to an inclusive community
and the new staff member should have experience working
against institutional racism. LVC is a Reconciling in
Christ organization. For a complete job description see
the bottom of the homepage of the LVC website
www.LutheranVolunteerCorps.org.
Applications are due June 9, 2008. Please email a
resume with cover letter and a writing sample to Joanne Otte,
Program Director, Lutheran Volunteer Corps:
program@lutheranvolunteercorps.org
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Lutheran Church,
3100 S Five Mile Road, Boise, ID 83709
The
Director will recruit, train, support, and empower the
leadership of these ministries, serving as a catalyst for
ongoing development of effective and meaningful ministries.
The Director will work to retain leaders for the ministry
teams and assist with the creation and conduct of activities
in Youth and Family areas of ministry, helping to ensure
these ministries live out the Mission and Vision of Shepherd
of the Valley Lutheran Church. This is a full-time position
with benefits, salary DOQ. The Personnel Committee hopes
for resumes or mobility papers in time to interview for an
August 1, 2008 start date. Contact the Parish Administrator
for a full job description at Ph:
208-362-1112; Email:
ministry@sov-id.org
www.sov-id.org
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12513
SE Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98683
Faith
Formation encompasses the spectrum of educational programs
offered within Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, with a
special emphasis on programs for families and youth. The
director is responsible for assessing the educational needs
of the congregation, developing a range of program
offerings, recruiting and managing education program
volunteers, and administering and evaluating the program's
effectiveness. The director will serve as educational
program liaison to the church leadership and congregation.
This is a year-round full time position, offering salary and
medical benefits in a vibrant and growing part of the
Pacific Northwest.
Contact:
Pastor Rick Jaech at Ph: 360.254.9243; Fax: 360.254-0115;
Email:
bslc@pacifier.com
www.beautifulsaviorlutheran.com
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Church,
4200 N. 204th St, Elkhorn,
Nebraska 68022; Ph: 402.289.4440
Manages and
coaches those serving in Children's Discipleship, serving
children, birth to 5th grade. Organizes and
coordinates functions and activities for Children's
Discipleship and provides assistance with administrative and
management detail related to volunteers.
Contact
info: Barb Baumert, Director of Youth and Family
Discipleship,
barb.baumert@bethany-lutheran.com or 402.289.4440 x222
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Chicago
Uptown Ministry is a mission-driven community center / food
pantry / church / social service agency / drop-in center
that operates from a faith-based, Christian perspective.
The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the
daily operations of the Ministry including programming,
asset management, finances, human resources, and outreach.
The Executive Director is expected to design and implement a
comprehensive fundraising plan that secures financial and
in-kind support from churches, corporations, foundations,
individuals, and other sources.
For more
information contact: Jo Kujawinski at
jkujawinski@uptownministry.org
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