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Director of Communications

Bethany Lutheran Church - Cherry Hills Village, Colorado

Bethany Lutheran Church in Cherry Hills Village, CO is seeking a creative person to manage print and digital communications. Primary responsibilities include weekly worship bulletins and email blasts, seasonal print newsletters, and regular social media and website management. Experience with Office Suite and WordPress are required. This position is 30 hours per week with benefits and a flexible schedule. The ideal candidate enjoys opportunities to be creative in helping us grow our communications network!
For questions, or to submit resume, contact Pastor Gary Sandberg at gary@bethany-denver.org.

Posted July 16, 2019

Choir Director (part-time)

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church - Cañon City, Colorado

SOTH has an opening for a choir director, a part-time paid position. Worship is primary to our congregational life, and music is fundamental part of our worship.

The choir director shall select all choral anthems to be sung by the choir. Music should be appropriate for use in the liturgical service and, if possible, follow the theme or the lessons appointed for the day. Musical selections shall be made in consultation with the Pastor whenever possible and given to the organist/accompanist well in advance of their rehearsal and performance dates. Musical selections and practice schedules should be given to the office secretary in advance of the bulletin and newsletter information deadlines. Choral conducting experience is required for this position along with good skills working with choir members.

The start date is flexible, but hopefully in September. This paid position requires 4-6 hours a week. For questions contact Bob Erickson, at  boberick835@gmail.com. Please send resume and cover letter to sothoffices@gmail.com.

Posted July 15, 2019

High School Program Director

Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp
Fort Collins, CO

Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp is hiring a new full-time High School Program Director. The High School Program Director is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all of our high school programming including our High Wilderness backpacking program, our off-site Four Winds service learning programs, and our on-site Rendezvous program. A part of this coordination includes working with the different congregations and groups that will participate in these programs, as well as marketing and outreach for these programs. Job description is available here. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Brad Abbott, Executive Director, at brad@skyranchcolorado.org.

Posted July 15, 2019

Executive Director

Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center
7415 E. Elbow Bend, Carefree, AZ 85377

Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center (SITD) is inviting applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director.  In 1993, the retreat center was donated to the Grand Canyon Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America who developed the retreat center as a separate 501(c)(3) organization. The Executive Director will magnify the mission of Spirit in the Desert to be a holy place where people experience hospitality and renew their callings in the world.

A brief overview of the position, including procedure for nominations and applications, is available HERE.

A complete search profile with information about Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center and the desired attributes for the Executive Director will be available July 26 at www.spiritinthedesert.org on the home page.

Are there people who come to your mind who you believe might be called to this leadership position? If you would like to confidentially nominate a candidate for consideration, please contact Melissa Maxwell-Doherty at revmmmd@callutheran.edu or by phone at 805-493-3330 with the candidate’s name and contact information.

Posted July 11, 2019

Part-Time Music Minister

Holy Cross Lutheran Church - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, a vibrant Christian community undergoing a redevelopment process, seeks a motivated and joyful person of faith to enrich our journey of renewal by leading the musical portions of our worship experiences, directing and accompanying a vocal choir, and equipping others to use their musical gifts for our life together. Holy Cross seeks someone with keyboard proficiency comfortable leading from both the piano and the organ. Visit our website at www.holycrossabq.org, and go here for a full job description with primary duties, qualifications, and compensation. Please send cover letter and resume to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6901 Wyoming Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, 505-821-4676, and/or worship@holycrossabq.org.

Posted June 25, 2019

Executive Administrator

Rocky Mountain Synod - Office of the Bishop
7375 Samuel Drive Denver, Colorado 80221

The Rocky Mountain Synod Office of the Bishop is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Administrator. The Executive Administrator would serve alongside ten other members of synod staff. Primary duties include offering support for synod Bishop and supporting staff in the areas of Congregation Transition, Candidacy, Event Support, and Roster Maintenance. Additional duties include general office management and hospitality. Provisional Job Description, subject to change, is available here. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Resume’s and a cover letter should be submitted to Rev. Kent Mueller, kmueller@rmselca.org, by July 20.  The approximate start date is October 1.

Posted June 14, 2019

Faith Community Nurse (Parish Nurse)

Augustana Lutheran Church - Denver, Colorado

Augustana Lutheran Church in Denver is seeking a spiritually mature, experienced registered nurse to fill a continuing part-time (60%–75%) Faith Community Nurse (formerly Parish Nurse) position. The person works closely with the pastoral and program staff in a shared ministry relationship. The Faith Community Nurse responds to health-related concerns of parishioners through visits in homes or health care facilities to evaluate needs, provide support, facilitate the integration of faith and healing, and make referrals as needed. This nurse also coordinates health education programs, support groups, and other health-related activities in the congregation. The Faith Community Nurse works collaboratively with the Health Ministry Committee and coordinates volunteers to assist in carrying out other health ministry initiatives.

Minimum qualifications include RN license, baccalaureate degree in nursing (master’s preferred), and five years of professional experience. Educational preparation and experience in parish nursing highly desirable. A full position description is available here, or online here. 

Posted June 6, 2019

Communication Specialist (part-time)

Well of Hope Worshipping Community - Castle Rock, Colorado

Well of Hope, a mission development site in Castle Rock, CO is seeking a part-time Communication Specialist (maximum of 20 hours per month). The Communication Specialist will design and implement an overall communications strategy to market and promote the ministry of Well of Hope. This person will be responsible for external communications via web, mobile, print and social media platforms. Job description is available here or at Well of Hope website.

Please submit resumes to woh.elca@gmail.com by July 1st. Additional questions can be directed to Pastor Julie McNitt at 720-439-0846.

Posted June 6, 2019

Youth Ministry Coordinator (part-time)

Well of Hope Worshipping Community - Castle Rock, Colorado

Well of Hope, a mission development site in Castle Rock, CO is seeking a part-time youth ministry coordinator (maximum of 20 hours per month). The youth ministry coordinator will build relationships with high school and middle school youth, help plan events for youth from Well of Hope and participate in youth activities with our joint Lutheran/Episcopal youth group. Job description is available here or at Well of Hope website. 

Please submit resumes to woh.elca@gmail.com by July 1st. Questions can be directed to Pastor Julie McNitt at 720-439-0846.

Posted June 6, 2019

Children, Youth, Family & Outreach Minister

Evergreen Lutheran Church - Evergreen, Colorado

Evergreen Lutheran (ELC), a vibrant, fun and growing congregation in the foothills west of Denver is seeking a full-time person to partner with an already strong and committed staff. Candidates should possess a heart for Jesus, a desire to bless young people and a gracious congregation with unselfish ministry. The Pastor and staff of ELC hope to partner with an individual who is a servant-leader, wants to create their own, strong ministry, lives inclusively and relationally. The position is benefit eligible and the salary is competitive. A full position description is available here. If you are interested, please send your resume, cover letter and references to Pastor Vera Guebert-Steward at Guebstewar@gmail.com  (303-674-4654). Interviews will begin by mid-June. ELC hopes to fill the position by July 1, 2019.

Posted May 29, 2019