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To apply, submit a completed
employment
application to the Human Resources of The Evangelical Lutheran
Church of America.
For further
information contact:
Letty Villalon
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
Employment Opportunities
Notice:
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: 06/30/2006
The person in this position must be able to effectively market the
mission, messages and brand of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America to increase engagement and dialogue throughout the
organization, in synods and in congregations. Promote 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.). Responsible for developing metrics to measure
success of marketing programs. Must have broad knowledge of
communication and marketing strategy in all forms of media,
communication and print, strong leadership qualities, excellent
writing and verbal skills, and a bachelor's degree; graduate degree
preferred. Chicago-based.
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Full Position Description
SALARY GRADE: 16
CLOSE DATE: ASAP
The Foundation of the ELCA seeks a qualified and self-motivated
Regional Gift Planner to work in partnership with ELCA ministries
and the Florida-Bahama Synod. The Regional Gift Planner is
responsible for coordination and support of The Foundation of the
ELCA's major cash and deferred gift planning programs to individual
donors and provides educational and support services in gift
planning programs to individuals, congregations, synods, ministries
within the synod and churchwide ministries. The person will relate
to The Lutheran Planned Giving/Florida-Bahamas Synod and the
Foundation of the ELCA. Qualifications: Three years experience in
resource development with a growing emphasis on planned giving, CFRE
desirable. Understanding of and commitment to lifelong stewardship. Florida-Bahama-based.
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Full Position
Description
SALARY GRADE: 16
CLOSE DATE: ASAP
This position is responsible for coordination and support of the
ELCA Foundation’s and The Lutheran Planned Giving ministries’ major
cash and deferred giving program for individual donors, and for
educational and support services in gift planning programs to
individuals, congregations, synods, ministries and churchwide units
of the ELCA within the North Carolina synod. North Carolina-based.
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Full Position
Description
SALARY GRADE: 16
CLOSE DATE: ASAP
This position is responsible for coordination and support of the
ELCA Foundation’s and The Lutheran Planned Giving ministries’ major
cash and deferred giving program for individual donors, and for
educational and support services in gift planning programs to
individuals, congregations, synods, ministries and churchwide units
of the ELCA within the South Carolina synod. South Carolina-based.
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Full Position
Description
SALARY GRADE: 15
CLOSE DATE: 7/15/2006
This position is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations
of the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania, working in close
collaboration with its policy council; Pennsylvania synods; Lutheran
social ministry organizations; Lutheran seminaries, colleges, and
universities; and the ELCA Washington Office, to: advocate with
state government, develop advocacy networks, nurture the Lutheran
community to be a public church, support coalitions having similar
public policy concerns, and administering the work of the office.
Qualifications: commitment to the biblical-theological basis of
this church and its public policy advocacy; experience in direct
legislative engagement and coalition advocacy; experience working
with church leaders, members, and organizations; communications and
research skills; and ability to help diverse groups find a common
voice. Chicago-based.
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Full Position Description
Contract (Part-Time)
Close Date: 6/30/2006
The person in this position will coordinate and provide graphic
design and multimedia production services to churchwide unit;
design, produce and assist with maintenance of Web sites related to
the Communication Services unit; design high quality graphics for
the Web, print and multimedia projects; develop work flow to support
convergence approach to communication; uses Web analytics, surveys
and other tools to continuously evaluate the projects.
Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in communication or a
related filed and a demonstrated ability to work with leading media
development tools. Three to five years experience in media
production, convergence, coordination, Web design or a related area
is preferred. Chicago-based.
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Full Position Description
SALARY GRADE: 13
CLOSE DATE: 6/30/2006
This person will assists the associate director in facilitating
communications and strengthening relationships with synod leaders.
This include creative development and maintenance of the unit's web
site, unit database management and development of resources.
Provides assistance to the associate director in planning and
organizing synod consultations, churchwide representation at synod
assemblies, and a wide range of activities in support of synods and
regions. Requires a collaborative work style, strong communication
and computer skills, the ability to multi-task and excellent
organization skills. Chicago-based.
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Full Position Description
SALARY GRADE: 10
CLOSE DATE: 06/30/2006
The person in this position will be assisting the Director and the
Assistant Director for ELCA Domestic Disaster Response in
coordinating granting programs, fiscal accounts, communications, and
the disaster response web page, as well as in secretarial and
administrative work. Responsible for complex and confidential work,
including analyzing and interpreting data to facilitate management
decision-making. Assists in planning and organizing training events,
consultations, meetings, and biennial conference. Prepares materials
developed by directors for meetings. Responds initially to requests
and inquiries concerning work of directors. Qualifications: organizational skills; attention to accuracy of financial and other
details; oral and written communication skills; comfortable and
flexible in stressful settings; collegial; college or business
school training preferred. Chicago-based.
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Full Position
Description
SALARY GRADE: 10
CLOSE DATE: 06/30/2006
The person in this position independently coordinates and performs
secretarial and administrative work to support activities for the
Director for Social Ministry Organizations and the Director of
Justice for Women. Responsible for complex and confidential work,
making arrangements for meetings, processing and composing
correspondence, interpreting practices based on research, and must
have technical knowledge of these areas of work. Qualifications:
ability to prioritize and plan work; oral and written communication
skills; able to manage multiple tasks; concern for accuracy; three
years of experience in general office work requiring skilled typing
and computer proficiency including relevant software; familiarity or
experience with Lutheran structures, institutions and relationships
desired. Chicago-based.
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Full Position Description
SALARY GRADE: 10
CLOSE DATE: 06/30/2006
The person in this position independently coordinates and performs
administrative work for the Director for the ELCA World Hunger
Program and Director for Hunger Education using initiative,
independent judgment and discretion. Works closely with the
directors in planning and administering a complex inter-unit hunger
program, and supporting relationships with seminaries, synods,
churches and interfaith organizations for purposes of combating
hunger and poverty globally and domestically. Provides leadership as
grants administrator for the Advocacy and Education Grants Program.
Qualifications: Attention to financial detail; written and oral
communication skills; interpersonal skills; organized; creative
problem-solving; proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, and
PowerPoint; able to work under pressure; appreciation for and
experience with social justice matters; three years experience in
general office work. Chicago-based.
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Full Position
Description
PART TIME - 28 Hrs/Wk
CLOSE DATE: ASAP
The person in this position independently provides administrative
services to executive staff in the Educational Partnership and
Institutions groups, with particular responsibility for the Vocation
of a First Call Congregation (VFCC) project and Lutheran Partners.
Incumbent will work as a specialist for the VFCC project and for the
First Call Theological Education/Colleague Program. This work
involves responsibility for complex and confidential functions.
Responds to inquiries requiring detailed knowledge, processes and
composes correspondence, arranges appointments and events, maintains
necessary files and records. Plans, coordinates and carries out
administration for functions, including conferences and meetings. Chicago-based.
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Outside Positions *
To advertise your position openings on our web site, please
e-mail the information to
careers@elca.org. 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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1430 South Boulevard, Evanston, IL 60202
E-mail:
ChurchOffice@GraceEvanston
(Part-time)
One Sunday service, one weeknight choir rehearsal. Musician will
participate with pastors and worship committee to plan services.
Seasonal midweek evening services in Advent and Lent. Occasional
help required with Sunday School children’s singing and programs.
Organ is a 1992 two-manual, 12-rank Berghaus. Salary commensurate
with experience.
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39020 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 481454
Contact: Kim Hagfors - Search Committee Chair
E-mail: newportpines@msn.com
Requirements include a Bachelors Degree or equivalent work
experience. Candidate must demonstrate interpersonal skills with
youth, parents, and co-workers. Excellent oral and written
communication skills are a must. This is a full-time position,
offering a competitive salary plus. Please include salary
requirements with resume submission.
1300 Mansfield St. Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Website: www.oslccf.net
E-mail: ned@oslccf.net
- Full Time
Responsibilities include: Plan, implement and evaluate Christian
education opportunities for all ages. Implement the, “Faith Stepping
Stones” ministry. Coordinate midweek education. Provide training
opportunities for teachers. Planning partner for youth ministry
opportunities. Salary commensurate with experience/education.
170 Old Westford Rd., P.O. Box 134, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-256-6300
Contact: Beth Confrancisco
E-mail:
jobs@trinity-chelmsford.org
Website:
www.trinity-chelmsford.org
Trinity is growing, and we are looking for a person grounded in
Biblical knowledge and Lutheran Teachings to develop and maintain in
partnership with our Pastor and Congregational Lay Leaders,
programmatic Discipleship Activities centering on, but not limited
to the following core areas-Evangelism, Youth Ministry, Christian
Education, Social Ministry, and Parish Life Development-with a goal
of helping individual members of our congregation discern and
develop their own spiritual gifts and talents in becoming more
effective disciples of Christ. This person will also develop
programs in Leadership Recruitment, Training and Development for lay
leaders within the identified core areas. The ideal candidate will
have 5 years or more experience in working with churches, and
demonstrate successful work experience with both youth and adults.
, 2421 Lutheran Drive, Muscatine, IA 52761
Phone: 563-263-1241
Fax: 563-262-4180
Contact: Eric L. Thomas
Email:
ethomas@lutheran-homes.org
The role of the Chaplain at Lutheran Homes includes maintaining our
tradition of meaningful spiritual services to residents, families,
and employees, strengthening our relationship with local and member
congregations and clergy, and assisting in providing leadership
within the organization. Desired qualities include the ability to
assess and provide pastoral care for the spiritual needs of our
residents and their families, to work cooperatively as a member of
the interdisciplinary team in serving the social, emotional,
physical, and spiritual well-being of our residents, excellent
listening and communication skills, knowledge of conflict management
and group dynamics, and grief counseling skills. Qualifications and
requirements include a graduate theological degree, ordination, four
units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent,
certification or certification-eligible by the Association of
Professional Chaplains, and ecclesiastical endorsement by one’s
denomination or faith group. Experience working with the elderly in
a healthcare setting and with diverse religious backgrounds is
preferred. Competitive Salary and benefits.
8631 Delmar Blvd. Ste 306, St. Louis, MO
63124
Phone: 314-754-2824
Fax: 314-754-2802
Contact: Magretta Yokota, Executive Director
E-mail: myokota@lmastl.org
LMA is a 107 year old pan-Lutheran organization serving the
metropolitan St. Louis area. seeking an ordained Lutheran pastor
preferably with 4 units of CPE to serve as the Chaplain in the St.
Louis County jail. Experience is preferred.
2830 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Contact: Pastor Kathy Nycklemoe
- Half-time position
Applicants should have skills in organ, choir directing, and worship
planning. Duties will include providing music for three weekend
services, directing the parish choir, and possibly working with
handbells or children's choirs. Modest Hendrickson pipe organ,
recent baby grand piano, and three octaves of handbells. Would
also consider candidates as Director of Music separate from organist
duties. This position will require work with all choral groups and
handbells. Salary commensurate with experience.
1615 E NC Highway 54 Durham NC
Contact: James Huffman
E-mail cvlc@verizon.net
The position includes two services on Sunday and weeknight choir
rehearsal. The church would like to expand the music program and we
are seeking someone willing to meet that goal.
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Church 925 East Seminole Street Springfield MO
E-mail: MacvetNate@mac.com
or jstillwell@drury.edu
Website:
http://www.messiahmo.org/
The position is currently vacant, and
plans are to fill this position before the fall of 2006. Salary is
commensurate with experience and level of education, benefits
package included. We welcome all candidates in His name, as we seek
to fill this position.
12N462 Tina Trail, Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: 847-741-8141
Contact: Beth Lawniczak, C
E-mail: ctlbeth@core.com
Website:
www.christthelordlutheran.com
Part-time
Christ the Lord Lutheran Church (Elgin), a
midsize congregation northwest of Chicago, seeks musician(s) to
fulfill the following functions, which may be combined depending on
candidate’s qualifications.
- Responsibilities include planning, selecting, and coordinating all
music for both our traditional and non-traditional Sunday morning
worship services. The Director of Music also plans, recruits, and
arranges for all special accompanists and musical events at the
church. The Director of Music will work closely with other staff,
the pastor of the congregation, and the Worship/Music/Arts Committee
for various planning and coordinating tasks. BA in organ, choral
music or church music preferred.
- Responsibilities include leading regular
weekly rehearsals and directing the choir at Sunday morning worship
services. The Adult Vocal Choir Director will work closely with
other music staff to coordinate and select appropriate music
throughout the year to enrich the spirituality of our parishioners.
BA in choral music, church music, or music education preferred.
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Responsibilities include playing during our traditional Sunday
morning worship service and working closely with the other music
staff to coordinate a rich, spiritual, fulfilling experience for our
parishioners. 1984 I/8 Casavant tracker with divided manual. BA in
organ or church music preferred.
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Responsibilities include playing various instruments and help plan
our non-traditional Sunday morning worship service. The pianist will
work closely with other music staff to coordinate the musical aspect
of this service. Candidate should have experience in a variety of
music from traditional to contemporary, and possess excellent
keyboard skills. Yamaha grand piano.
- Responsibilities include leading weekly
rehearsals and directing the handbell choir during Sunday morning
worship services. The Handbell Choir Director will work closely with
other music staff to coordinate and select appropriate music
throughout the year to enrich our services. Past experience
directing handbell choirs preferred. Three plus octaves Schulmerich
handbells.
- Responsibilities include organizing a
children’s choir and leading them at regular rehearsals and during
Sunday morning worship services. The children’s music director will
work closely with other music staff to help seek out and plan
children’s music appropriate to both worship and music education. BA
in music education or church music preferred. Salary:
negotiable.
For additional listings of outside positions, please visit our
website at:
www.elca.org/employment.html, or stop by Human Resources.
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