As a service to our congregations and members, we are listing position opportunities that have been submitted to the Synod office.  If you are interested in more information about an opening, please contact the appropriate Church body.  If you are a Lutheran congregation wanting to list a position opening, please contact us.  When that position is filled, please communicate that to us as well.

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Church Musician needed for Christ Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Jersey City starting August 15, 2010. Duties include playing the piano/organ for weekly Sunday services plus holiday services. From July to September worship services begin at 10:00am. The rest of the year services are at 11:00am. The salary offered will be commensurate with experience. Please submit a resume to Pastor R. Etwaroo, Christ Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 15 Brinkerhoff Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304. Submissions also accepted via e-mail to retwaroo@comcast.net.

Part-time Parish Musician needed for Christ the King Lutheran Church starting June 14, 2010. This position leads our music ministry: planning music for services; playing the organ and/or piano for two services a week plus holiday services; developing and leading an adult choir and, optionally, a children’s choir; and working on special musical programs. We seek an innovative, enthusiastic person to explore different types of worship experiences with the congregation. The salary offered will be commensurate with experience. Submit a cover letter and resume by July 15, 2010 to: Pastor Sara Olson-Smith, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 3330 Route 27, Kendall Park, NJ 08824

Financial Aid Director. (Timeline for fulfillment – July 2010). The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia seeks candidates for Financial Aid Director. This is a full time staff position responsible to the Dean and the Director of Student Services, within the department of Enrollment Services. Responsible for management of the student financial aid process, and also manages Federal Work Study program and assists Registrar and other department administrators. Bachelors degree in finance or accounting, minimum five years financial aid experience in an academic institution/environment preferred. Intermediate to advanced “hands-on” computer and database experience, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required, familiarity with seminary environment preferred. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please send cover letter, resume, three professional references and salary requirement to resumes@ltsp.edu, or mail to LTSP HR, 7301 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119-1794. EOE. Submission deadline May 28, 2010.

Pre-school Director:  King of Kings, Middletown:  Director will oversee all aspects of the school.  Minimum requirements: B.A. in ECE; appropriate NJ certification; 4 years teaching and 2 years supervisory experience.  Send resume and salary requirements to President@KingofKingsSchool.com

Part-time (16hrs/wk) Children's Minister: Holy Cross , Springfield: with overall responsibility for the direction of our ministry to children from birth through grade 6. Core responsibilities and duties include Sunday School ministry, including leading Sunday morning children's worship; recruit and train volunteer staff in support of the ministry, including Vacation Bible Camp; plan annual Children's Ministry calendar; select all ministry materials, including Sunday School curriculum. Please e-mail resume to: applications@holycrossnj.org 

Handbell Director needed: Holy Cross, Toms River, is looking for an experienced director of handbells. We have multiple handbell choirs. Our ringers cover a wide range of ages as well as ability from beginners through some who have rung for more than twenty years. Not all ringers read music. The director would be expected to select music, assign parts, mark the music, lead rehearsals and performances. For more information contact Pastorholmin@holycrosstr.com

Director of Music Ministries: Good Shepherd, Glen Rock (13-15 hours/week): Will direct Adult Choir and serve as organist. Will assist in planning worship, selecting hymns, and arranging for guest instrumentalists and soloists, and be a member of the Worship & Music Committee, as well as advisor for two youth choirs. One evening choir rehearsal/week, one traditional worship service on Sunday morning, piano accompaniment for Contemporary Service on 1st Sunday each month, and other special services during the liturgical year. Requirements include professional training and experience in organ, piano, choral music, and conducting, with an understanding of and experience in liturgy and hymnody and in working with and directing other instrumentalists. Master's Degree, AGO/Choir Master preferred. Salary negotiable according to Northern NJ Chapter AGO guidelines. Submit Resume and references to: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; 233 South Highwood Ave.; Glen Rock, NJ 07452; Attention: Director of Music Ministries Search Committee. 201-444-6598