Position Openings - Around the Synod

Interested in posting a position opening in your congregation?  Please send us the job description and contact information to communication@oregonsynod.org. Posting will remain on the web page until the resume submissioin deadline is reached or for three months whichever comes first.

(posted May 6)
Part-time Director of Children's Ministry
Nativity Lutheran Church, Bend
Director of Children’s Ministry (K-5)
Seeking a dynamic, charismatic leader to build a fun and enriching Children’s Ministry founded on the principles of our church. This is a part time position (about 20 hours per week), paying approximately $10K/yr.

The ideal candidate will be a creative person who can work from the ground up to recruit, train, and supervise teachers, teach students directly, and grow the student population through “missionary work” with member parents and non–Church-goers. The programs you create will include not only Sunday school, but also vacation bible school, pageants, meetings, family events, and seasonal activities. It is also hoped you will have: college education, background in child development/Christian education, some training in music/arts, and access to your own car.

The Director will be supervised by, and report to the Church Pastor. Background check required, raises/continuation subject to annual performance review. Resume’s accepted through May 30, position to begin July 1.

Please send all resumes to Todd Wysuph, Education Committee Leader at office@nativityinbend.com. For more information please call the office at 541-388-0765.

(posted April 29)
Administrative Assistance for Children and Youth
St. Matthew, Beaverton
Application Deadline May 16
Part time position (20 hours per week) designed to assist the Minister of Children and Families and the Minister of Youth and Families. There are no benefits associated with this position. This position will require some evening and weekend hours but is otherwise flexible depending on the needs of the position supervisors. For a complete job description please contact Bruce Fivecoat, Director of Resources and Operations at 503-644-9148 or brucef@smlcfamily.org.

Minister of Young Children and Families
First, 725 33rd St., Astoria, Oregon 97103 - 503-325-6252
Minister of Children and Young Families
Seeking a full time lay person for a new position. This person will lead the congregation in partnering church and family with a focus on outreach to young families with children. Involves coordination of Sunday School, facilitating fellowship, milestone, and worship gatherings, etc.

Collaboration with part time older-youth ministers, pastor and other part
time staff. Looking for someone with enthusiasm and gifts to help faith
formation take place in homes and to invite families to identify with the
mission of First Lutheran.  Please contact Pastor John Wecker at
flcastor@pacifier.com.
www.firstlutheranastoria.com

(posted April 16)
Director of Faith Formation
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
Vancouver, WA
Faith Formation encompasses the spectrum of educational programs offered within Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (BSLC) with a special emphasis on programs for families and youth. The Faith Formation 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, staff, and congregation .
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Half-time Executive Director for Immanuel Community Services.
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1215 Thomas Street,
Seattle, WA 98109
Application now accepted through April 25.
Contact: Pastor Susan Burchfiel at , 206-622-1930 or susanvb@earthlink.net
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Sunday worship keyboard accompanist
Prince of Life Lutheran Church, Oregon City
Call Pastor John Reutter-Harrah at 503- 657-3100 for more information, or to schedule an audition. More information about Prince of Life at www.princeoflife.org