Posting a Job Opening

ELCA congregations and other ministry partners are welcome to submit brief job postings to the synod website. The date following the listing is the date the job was posted. Outdated listings are frustrating to those in the midst of an employment search. Please help us to be a useful resource for congregations and job seekers by notifying us promptly when a position has been filled. Job listings will be removed after three months unless the synod is notified that you wish to continue to post the listing.

IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION: To post a job opening, email Beth Helgen and include the following information: congregation, address of congregation, job title (full or part-time), and contact information. Please use the format listed below as much as possible.

Music and Worship

Calvary Lutheran, Minneapolis, part-time choir director/congregational music leader/pianist/organist. Ssend resumes and letters of reference to Laura Huff, chair of the musician searchcommittee, Calvary Lutheran Church, 3901 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis 55407 or e-mail Laura at andersonhuff@yahoo.com. 4.15.08

First Lutheran, Columbia Heights, children's choir director. Responsible for two choirs, grades K-6. Position runs Aug-May, 10-15 hrs/wk. Contact Peter Carlson, Minister of Music, to apply. flcpetercarlson@qwest.net; 763-788-9653; www.flcch.org. 4.03.08

Hosanna Lutheran Church, Forest Lake and Hugo, accomplished musician full time or part time. Send letter and resume to Pastor Michael Sparby, 9300 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake, MN 55025 or msparby@hosannachurch.net 4.28.08

Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Excelsior, part-time organist/pianist. Contact Mike Bolin, minister of worship and music at mike.bolin@mountcalvary.org, or 952-474-8893 for more information. 4.15.08

St. Philip’s Lutheran, Hastings, MN. part-time children's choir director for grades 2 and 3.  Call 651.437.6541 or send resume to:  St. Philip’s Lutheran Church, 1401 West 15th Street, Hastings, MN 55033. 5.01.08

Youth and Family Ministry

Dayton Avenue Presbyterian, St. Paul, youth program director. Complete position description at www.dapc.org.  For info or to send cover letter and resume: office@dapc.org  or Personnel Commission, DAPC, 217 Mackubin Street, St Paul, MN 55102. 4.18.08

Edina Community Lutheran, Edina, part-time director of children, youth and family ministry. Send resumes to Eileen Supple, ECLC, 4113 West 54th St., Edina, MN 55424 or to esupple@eclc.org. For more information contact Camilla Madson, 952-926-4216 or madsonobai@aol.com. Position description available at www.eclc.org. 4.18.08

Edina Community Lutheran, Edina, part-time youth leader. Send resumes to Eileen Supple, ECLC, 4113 West 54th St., Edina, MN 55424 or to esupple@eclc.org. For more information contact Camilla Madson, 952-926-4216 or madsonobai@aol.com. Position description available at www.eclc.org. 4.18.08

Gloria Dei Lutheran, St. Paul, youth ministry coordinator for grades 7-12. See complete job description and information regarding applications here. For more information or to submit an application, contact Pastor Lois Pallmeyer, prlois@gloriadeistpaul.org,  651.699.1378, by May 15. 4.15.08

Lutheran Church of the Master, Brooklyn Center, MN, Full-time Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry.  Send resume with cover letter (or fax #763-561-7996) to "Director of CYF Search, Lutheran Church of the Master, 1200 69th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN  55430."  For more information, contact adietz@lcmonline.net or 763-561-5852 x206. 3.20.08

Prince of Peace Lutheran, Burnsville, middle school ministry associate. Visit www.msmpop.org for a full job description. Interested candidates may contact Susan Jambor at 952.898.9304 or sjambor@princeofpeaceonline.org. 5.04.08

St. Andrew's Lutheran, Mahtomedi, middle school/senior high ministry team leader. For information contact human resources director Mary Pat Moutrie or send resume to mpmoutrie@saintandrews.org (re: Team Leader in subject), fax 651.407.0433, phone 651.762.9138. Additional information on the website. 3.05.08

Christian Education and Children's Ministry

Faith Lutheran, Coon Rapids, kid's ministry associate. Submit resume and inquiries for a full position description by June 15 to Pastor Kevin Doely at pastorkevin@faithlutherancr.org or Faith Lutheran Church, 11115 Hanson Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.  5.08.08

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Roseville, part-time Children's Ministry Coordinator.  Complete job description at www.princeofpeace.tc.  Submit cover letter and resume by April 20 to the attention of Pastor Anita Beste, 2561 N. Victoria, Roseville, MN 55113 or anita@princeofpeace.tc or fax 651/484-7028. 3.20.08

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Apple Valley, director of children's ministries. Complete job description at www.sotv.org. Submit cover letter, resume, and application to the attention of Jennifer Maxwell, SOTV 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd. Apple Valley, MN 55124 or jennifer.maxwell@sotv.org or fax 952.432.6917. 3.11.08

St. Philip's Lutheran, Fridley, director of parish education. Email or mail resume and cover letter to Pastor Ryan Brodin at rbrodin@usfamily.net by June 15, 2008.  4.29.08

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Apple Valley, Celebrating Children part-time preschool teacher for the 2008-2009 program year. Complete job description at www.sotv.org. Submit cover letter, resume, and application to the attention of Jennifer Maxwell, SOTV 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd. Apple Valley, MN 55124 or jennifer.maxwell@sotv.org or fax 952.432.6917. 3.11.08

Westwood Lutheran Church, St. Louis Park, full-time position to provide leadership and direction for our youth and families from birth through 6th grade.  Please contact Pastor Jason Van Hunnik at 952.545.5623 for more information. 4.26.08

Administrative and Other Opportunities

Allina CPE Center, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, and United Hospital, St. Paul, CPE residency positions, Nine and twelve month Chaplain Resident positions beginning September 2, 2008. The United Hospital residency program (9/2/2008-6/5/2009) includes three units of ACPE accredited clinical pastoral education, and the Abbott Northwestern program (9/2/2008-9/8/2009) includes four units of ACPE accredited clinical pastoral education.  For program information: www.allina.com/ahs/pastoralcare.nsf or e-mail cpe@allina.com or call Abbott Northwestern  612.863.4370 or United Hospital 651.241.8222. 3.20.08

Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Minneapolis, web graphic designer.  To apply, send resume/cover letter to jobs@augsburgfortress.org. For a detailed job description visit our Job Opportunities page at www.augsburgfortress.org. 3.11.08

Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Minneapolis, web graphic designer.  To apply, send resume/cover letter to jobs@augsburgfortress.org. For a detailed job description visit our Job Opportunities page at www.augsburgfortress.org. 5.04.08

Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Minneapolis, product manager, education. To apply, send resume/cover letter to jobs@augsburgfortress.org. For a detailed job description visit our Job Opportunities page at www.augsburgfortress.org. 5.04.08

Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, staff and program administrator.  Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Personnel Committee, Central Lutheran Church, 333 South 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404, or email rnelson@centralmpls.org   Position Description available online at www.centralmpls.org. 3.11.08

Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor.  Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Personnel Committee, Central Lutheran Church, 333 South 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404; or email rnelson@centralmpls.org.   Position Description available online at www.centralmpls.org. 3.20.08

Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Community Ministries Coordinator.  Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Personnel Committee, Central Lutheran Church, 333 South 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404; or email kjacobson@centralmpls.org.   Position Description available online at www.centralmpls.org. 3.20.08

Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, wedding coordinator, part-time.  Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Carolyn Albert, Central Lutheran Church, 333 South 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404, or email calbert@centralmpls.org   Position Description available online at www.centralmpls.org. 3.11.08

Daily Work, St. Paul, Part-time Client Caseworker - The Part-time Caseworker supports the mission of Daily Work, which is to assist unemployed and underemployed job seekers who encounter significant barriers to employment, and are not adequately served by existing social services. The primary purpose of the Caseworker is to provide highly personalized and supportive assistance to job seekers as they prepare for, seek, acquire and retain living wage jobs. To apply, please send a resume and a brief email of interest to the attention of Steve Grove at dailywork.tc@gmail.com. 5.07.08

Dayton Avenue Presbyterian, St. Paul,  church administrator. Full time salary and benefits. Complete position description at www.dapc.org.  To apply, email or mail letter w/ resume to office@dapc.org  or Personnel Commission, Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church, 217 Mackubin Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102 4.18.08

Lutherans Concerned North America, field organizer for Region 3. Send resume, cover letter stating why you want position and what you would bring to it, to LC/NA P.O. Box 4707, St. Paul, MN 55104 or jobs@lcna.org. See lcna.org/jobs.shtm 3.09.08

Lutheran Campus Ministries-Minnesota, director of development. Further information can be found on the Association of Lutheran Development Executives website, www.alde.org, using the Executive Search Board link. Inquiries may also be directed to the Rev. Craig M. Shirley; University Lutheran Church of Hope; 601 13th Ave SE; Minneapolis, MN 55414-1437; 612.331.5988; email campusm@ulch.org. 2.24.08

Lutheran Volunteer Corps-Twin Cities Coordinator. For a complete job description visit www.LutheranVolunteerCorps.org. Please email a resume with cover letter and a writing sample to Joanne Otte, Program Director, Lutheran Volunteer Corps: program@lutheranvolunteercorps.org. 4.26.08

Lyngblomsten, St. Paul, part-tme chaplain. Send resume or contact: Katie Nelson, director of spiritual care, Lyngblomsten, 1415 Almond Ave. , St. Paul, MN 55108. Fax 65.-646.8360 or
knelson@lyngblomsten.org. 4.08

St. James Lutheran Church, Burnsville, interim volunteer coordinator. St. James is seeking an individual to fulfill an interim part-time administrative position to coordinate activities that will empower church members through volunteer opportunities and education.  Send resumes and cover letters to Pastor Dana Peterson at St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville, MN  55337 or email at Dana@stjameslc.com.  Complete job description and application is available at http://www.stjameslc.com/Chrised/Regist.htm

Saint Paul Area and Minneapolis Area Synods, mission director. This position represents the Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Mission (EOCM) unit in the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Area Synods and is responsible to lead, develop and support the activities of the unit in consultation and collaboration with the synods' evangelical outreach strategies and structures. More> 4.03.08

Camps and Retreat Centers

Holden Village, Chelan, Washington, volunteer opportunities short term and long term. Download an application and learn more at www.holdenvillage.org or write to Staff Coordinator; Holden Village; HC00 Stop 2; Chelan, WA 98816-9769.

Koinonia Community, Catskills and New York City, staff to host, support, and lead programming with youth and adults in 1200 acres of Catskill wilderness as well as in New York City. Staff live and serve in a community setting, practicing the ministries of hospitality and availability. Specific responsibilities may include leading environmental education sessions, to caring for our farm, as well as assisting all staff with housekeeping and maintenance tasks. In New York City, staff will have opportunities to work with congregations and social ministry organizations, including disaster response, as an extension of Koinonia programming. Stipend salary $200 to $250/wk, plus room and board, health insurance, and vacation/holidays. To send a resume, contact Koinonia at 800.980.2267 or email KoinoniaNY@yahoo.com.