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Employment listings are provided to Synod congregations and related agencies free of charge. This service is made possible by your support of Partnership Support with the Synod and ELCA. Please provide a brief position description and contact information (as below) and a link to a complete position description on your web site (if desired). Positions are posted for 60 days unless extended.

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Church Office Manager

New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville

Posted: June 1, 2010

Working Hours: It is understood that this position is for a salaried 35 hour per week employee.  Qualifications: The Church Office Manager should be a task-oriented individual who can work well with  minimal supervision and function as part of a team. This person should have a strong sense of ministry of  the congregation and to stated job responsibilities. Communication, organizational, clerical, and  intermediate computer skills (word processing skills, church database management skills) are necessary. Supervision of volunteers and related workload is required.  

Performance Responsibilities:        

1. General Office duties.

2. Church service bulletin preparation.

3. Church publications.

4. Maintain church records.

5. Attend yearly continuing education/training programs.

6. Assist the various Committees and Boards.

7. Supervise Church Volunteers.

8. Other duties as described by the Senior Pastor, Mutual Ministry Committee, and/or the Congregation Council.

Limited Benefits, 10 days vacation to be managed by the Senior Pastor. Paid holidays as described in the employee handbook.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church, Attn: Staff Task Force Committee, 2941 Lutheran Road, Gilbertsville, PA 19525 Or

Questions about the position may be directed to

Part –Time Director of Music

St. James Lutheran Church, Pottstown

Posted: June 1, 2010

Part-time (10-12 hrs/week).  Liturgical background.  Proficient in pipe organ and piano.  Ability and willingness to draw from and use a variety of music resources and styles.  Responsible for Chancel, Bell, and Youth choirs. Two Sunday services September through May; one service during the summer.  Evening Rehearsals.  Salary competitive.  Position available immediately.  Send resume by June 30, 2010 to:  Pat Baer, 1115 Rambler Avenue, Pottstown, PA  19464 or e-mail resume to .

Administrative Assistant

St. Luke Lutheran Church, Devon

Posted: June 1, 2010

St. Luke Lutheran Church  in Devon is seeking an Administrative Assistant to perform a combination of routine office and receptionist tasks to support the ministry of the congregation.  Responsibilitites include creating weekly worship bulletins and related materials, answering telephone calls, and related duties. Three weekdays per week (20 hours per week total). Expected start date: July 1. To apply: Please apply with a resume and a cover letter by June 15, 2010. Application can be made by e-mail or mail to: Mr. Allen Benner-Smith, Church Administrator, St. Luke Lutheran Church, 203 North Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA 19333; (610) 688-0122;

Position: Part Time Praise Team Director

Calvary Lutheran Church, West Chester

Date Posted: June 1, 2010

Calvary Lutheran Church, a congregation of 1500 members (www.clcwc.org)  located in central Chester County  (http://dsf.chesco.org/chesco/site/default.asp) is seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to lead the contemporary worship's Praise Team.    Calvary's dynamic and experienced staff seek to empower the congregation to fulfill God's mission through the congregation's ministries.  The church's mission statement is:  Give Glory to God and Share Christ's Love.

Responsibilities: The broad responsibilities of the Praise Team Director are as follows:  provide leadership for the musical portions of the praise and worship service on a weekly basis; recruit, select, and manage instrumentalists and vocalists; conduct rehearsals for the musicians and singers while encouraging and welcoming others to make use of their musical talents and abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate has a strong Christian faith and desire to share that faith with others as well as a high level of music skills.  Proficiency with a musical instrument is recommended and keyboard skills are desired.  Candidates should have experience with various forms of praise and traditional music and be available to lead rehearsals on weekly basics as well as on Sunday mornings.  Individuals should have a Music degree and/or related experience and have leadership, communication and basic business skills.

Resumes can be sent to:  .

Director of Music for Peace Lutheran Church
 
Peace-Tohickon Lutheran Church in Perkasie, PA

Posted: April 15, 2010

Seeking an organist for Sunday, and occasional other services. The magnificent Roosevelt organ consists of sixty-five ranks, six divisions all played from a four manual organ console. One full 10:15 service and one 8:30 brief order of communion worship service most weeks, with one mid-week rehearsal.  Responsible for planning prelude and postlude music, accompanying choirs and soloists, playing and helping select hymns, and liturgy. The salary range is 11k-15k. Please submit cover letter, resume and references, or any questions to Mr Ed Bara, Director of Music Ministries by email    or by mail Peace-Tohickon Lutheran Church c/o Director of Music Ministries 100 Old Bethlehem Road Perkasie, PA 18944

Organist

Gloria Dei Church, Huntingdon Valley PA 19006

Posted: March 11, 2010

Gloria Dei Church is seeking an organist for their 11am service. The organ is a large 3-manual Allen with a brand new MIDI Ensemble Tone. Responsibilities include: prelude, 4-5 hymns (with doxology) offertory, postlude and occasional accompanist duties. There is no mid-week commitment. We seek someone to play for 36 Sunday services a year plus 6 additional services (Thanksgiving Eve, 3 Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Good Friday) Pay is $200 per service. Starting date is May 9.  Contact Jerrett L. Hansen, senior pastor, at 215-947-8200 X225 or if interested.

Administrative Assistant

St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lafayette Hill

Posted: February 2, 2010

Seeking an Administrative Assistant to do a combination of receptionist/secretarial/book-keeping tasks at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lafayette Hill.  9:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday.  Call Business Manager Hal Schwartz at 610-828-3098 for more information or to receive a job description.
 

Assistant Grounds Manager

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia

Posted: December 14, 2009

Grounds Department is searching for a full time Assistant Grounds Manager.  This position requires a motivated and organized individual with the desire to work outside in all aspects of tree, turf and herbaceous plant care.  A strong candidate for this position should have at least three years of hands on experience in horticulture, landscape management or a related field.  A college level degree in an accredited field of horticulture, landscape management, or a related major is preferred but not necessary.  We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.  Submit resume, covering letter, salary requirements and 3 professional references to, or mail to “Assistant Grounds Manager;” LTSP; Human Resources; 7301 Germantown Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19119-1794.  Resume submission deadline is January 8, 2010.  EOE.

Youth Minister (part-time)

Advent Lutheran Church, West Chester

Advent Lutheran Church, West Chester, PA, seeking spiritually mature youth minister to coordinate program with 6th – 12th graders (emphasis on middle school); Average 30 hours per month; $16 per hour and travel reimbursement for youth events. For more information, contact Lauran Sabol at

 

Principal for Pre-K through 8th Grade School

Immanuel Lutheran School of Burholme, Philadelphia, PA

Posted: November 23, 2009

Immanuel Lutheran School of Burholme, Phialdelphia, PA is actively seeking to fill the position of Principal for its Pre-K through 8th Grade school. The primary function of this position is to use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to maximize the education development of each student in accordance with the Mission Statement of Immanuel Lutheran School; to provide leadership in spiritual growth to both students and staff. In conjunction with the Business Manager, prepare and implement short and long-term goals for the school and provide regular progress reporting to the School Board. Requirements for the position include a Master's Degree in Education (or be in the process of actively pursuing such), a valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate, classroom teaching experience, and membership in a Lutheran or Reformation Era congregation. Candidates must also have excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Salary is $50,000 plus paid health, life, and disability insurances for principal only, free tuition for all dependents attending ILS, four weeks paid vacation, and twelve paid sick/personal days. Application and detailed Job Description are available at www.immanuelburholme.org. Application deadline is January 31, 2010. For more information contact the Blue Ribbon Panel, 215-725-7265

Director for its Jane Addams Place Emergency Homeless Shelter

 Lutheran Settlement House

Posted: October 28, 2009

Established in 1902, Lutheran Settlement House (LSH) is a non-profit, community-based organization, committed to serving vulnerable children, adults, and families living in Philadelphia. LSH currently serves over 14,000 individuals annually through four major program areas: Bilingual Domestic Violence, Community Education and Employment, Senior Services, and Homeless Services. All Lutheran Settlement House programs are offered free of charge and are open to all individuals regardless of income, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and religious or political affiliation. www.lutheransettlement.org

Position Summary:

Lutheran Settlement House is seeking a Director for its Jane Addams Place Emergency Homeless Shelter. Lutheran Settlement House/Jane Addams Place utilizes the Sanctuary® model of trauma-informed care to serve 29 homeless women and their children, providing comprehensive case management and a full range of services designed to help homeless families regain and sustain self-sufficiency. The Homeless Services Director is responsible for the operation of Jane Addams place: professional and technical leadership; implementation of policies and procedures; budget management; development activities; liaison with outside agencies including the City’s Office of Supportive Housing; and oversight of all aspects of the program. The Director is also part of Lutheran Settlement House’s agency-wide leadership team.

 Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in implementing the Sanctuary® model and have extensive experience leading housing and homelessness programs. A Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred, as well as the highest level of licensure provided for by the discipline. Five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in homeless services is preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. High energy level, strong sense of initiative, creative problem-solving, enthusiasm, and flexibility. Extensive supervisory experience is required.

LSH offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. For immediate consideration, please send resume and cover letter detailing your interest and relevant experience along with salary requirements to: Lila Brunson, Human Resources Manager

Lutheran Settlement House, 1340 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125

Or:

Fax: 215-426-2157

Email: Please submit all inquiries to Ms. Lila Brunson at 215-426-8610 ext 213

Director of Music Ministries

The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Emmaus, PA

Posted: September 30, 2009

The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit in Emmaus, PA is seeking a full-time Director of Music Ministries to assist this corporate congregation to continue it's ministries of dynamic worship and excellent music. 3 Sunday Worship Services; five choirs (one of which is a bell choir) and an instrumental "band" which leads the mid-morning service. Worship planning. Organ, piano, voice and choral direction skills required. Degree with experience preferred. Please submit cover letter, resume and references to Pr Ric Elliott by mail or email. ()   The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 Cedar Crest Blvd. Emmaus, PA  18049.

Organist/Choir Director

Zion Lutheran Church, Spring City

Posted: August 27, 2009

Zion seeks an enthusiastic and creative musician who loves the tradition of the church and who also seeks to challenge the congregation in spirited renditions of new music, as well as the traditional.

Instruments:   1791 A.D. Tannenberg Pipe Organ, 1974 A.D. Allen Electronic Organ, Pianos

Presently there is one Sunday worship service at 9:00 a.m., though foreseeable for a return to two services.  Senior choir, bell choir and junior choir.

To apply for this position contact Pastor Paul Townsend at 610-948-3323, Fax 619-948-3480 or

 

 

 

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