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Available Church Positions 

 

As a service to our congregations and members, we are listing position opportunities that have been submitted to the Synod office.  If you are a Lutheran congregation wanting to list a position opening, please contact us by email and include a short job description. 

 

If you are interested in more information about an opening, please contact the appropriate Church body. 

Listings will stay posted for approximately 3 months.

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Music Director/Organist/Pianist – First, Clifton

First Lutheran Church in Clifton, NJ is searching for a part-time Music Director to plan worship music, accompany hymns and special music on Schantz pipe organ and Kimball piano.  Accompany paid soloist Sept-June and work with small choir for Holy Week/Easter, Christmas, and special occasions.  An energetic personality is desired who could rebuild our choir which was 8-12 members prior to the pandemic.  Responsibilities include Sundays, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and 1-2 Christmas Eve Worship Services.  4 weeks vacation.  Compensation is negotiable based on experience and training.  Contact pastor@firstlutheranclifton.com for more information or to apply.

(posted 4.7.24)

 

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Part-Time Director of Contemporary Music - Resurrection, Hamilton Sq

Resurrection Lutheran Church in Hamilton Square, Mercer County, NJ has provided a contemporary worship service for over 30 years.  The Celebrate Service on Saturday evening is welcoming, casual and somewhat shorter.  Upbeat, easy-to-sing and inspiring music that supports the message of the liturgy has always been a meaningful and important element of this popular worship service.

Schedule:  Serve as pianist on Saturday nights on a weekly basis except one Saturday during Advent and one Saturday during Lent.  Two paid vacation Saturdays are also provided.  This is a part-time staff position.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience.  Start:  September 2025.  Application Deadline:  May 30, 2025 or until filled.

Download the full job description here.

Interested?  Email us with your resume to: ResurrectionLutheranNJ@gmail.com

​(4.7.24)

 

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Part-time Director of Music – St. Thomas, Brick

Saint Thomas Lutheran Church (ELCA) is seeking a part-time Director of Music to help continue our tradition of excellence in worship and music. We're looking to continue to develop our music programming, keeping this vital ministry vibrant and meaningful. In addition to serving as organist for our traditional service, the Director of Music directs and accompanies the Sanctuary Choir and collaborates with the pastor(s) and Worship and Music planning team to plan worship and special music. The ideal candidate would also be able to provide music at our Contemporary Service. Experience directing a bell choir would be advantageous. Please submit your qualifications to officestlcnj@gmail.com.

(posted 3.27.25)

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Parish Secretary - St Stephen, South Plainfield

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, South Plainfield is seeking a parish secretary (flexible 10 hours a week). Must be proficient in Word and Excel and able to work independently. Will produce weekly bulletins, answer phone and emails and update church records. A knowledge of Sundays and Seasons is a plus but not required. Please send resume to:  Lindah129@yahoo.com.

(posted 2.5.25)

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