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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Office Manager: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and the House Next Door in West Windsor is actively seeking candidates for our new role of Office Manager. The position averages 20 hours a week and offers flexible hours and options for remote work during the pandemic. The role requires one to feel a calling to serve the POP/HND community as we serve one another and our community. For more information and to request a detailed job description, please contact Martin Rexroad (posted 8.23.21)
Holy Nativity Lutheran Church in Wenonah, NJ is seeking someone to help children and youth to grow in their faith. Under the Supervision of the Pastor, this person will be available weekly to provide Sunday School classes and/or mid-week learning, service and or social events for children from 3 to 18 years old.
Qualifications: Must demonstrate a passion for working with children. Must be able to pass a background check. Must have a high school diploma, some college or specialized (child life) training is preferred. Must have a working knowledge of Lutheran Oriented Christian Education materials and teaching techniques.
Skills: Must demonstrate the ability to plan activities, deal with unexpected circumstances, recruit volunteers to staff classrooms, address emergencies and with the help of lay sponsors and parents guide groups of children. Story-telling skills are an asset. Must be able to communicate direction and create enthusiasm for and cast vision for this ministry.
Regular Programming: With the help of the pastor and the church council this person will develop, fund, staff and run a program that uses the selected curriculum to develop the faith of the participants. There will be at least 3 times in the church year that the children will lead a worship service; Christmas, Holy Week and during Ordinary Time.
Special Events: This leader will also plan, staff and run special children's ministry events, including Vacation Bible School, a Fall Festival, 1 retreat or lock-in a year, and other creative opportunities as best reflects the giftedness of the participants.
Interested persons should contact Pastor Andy Gordon at 609-206-7839 or at HNLC.Secretary@hotmail.com.
(posted June 2021)
Openings for camp nurses this summer at Cross Roads. Please share with registered nurses in your community! Interested nurses can email nurse@crossroadsretreat.com to learn more.
(Posted June 2021)
Church Sexton (Custodian & Maintenance) for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glen Rock, NJ. The Sexton is the caretaker of the church. Responsibilities include the general maintenance of the building and grounds to ensure a safe, attractive, and welcoming environment. Maintenance requires on-going cleaning and sanitizing of the interior of the church, performing light construction, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and painting work, and making or overseeing repairs as needed. Also responsible for setup and cleanup of the building for services and other congregational functions. Ladder-climbing and lifting frequently required. Reports to the Chairperson of the Property Committee of the Church Council and takes work direction for specific activities from the Church Administrator. Attention to detail, security and safety. Self-starter who can take direction and follow a schedule of required activities. Driver’s license is necessary. Part-time, M-F. Drug screening and background check will be required. Please respond to admin@goodshepherdnj.org indicating your interest and experience.
(posted Feb 2, 2021)
Church Secretary (Temple Lutheran, Pennsauken)
12 hours per week. $15 per hour. Must work well with others. Must be experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
Interested persons should email a resume to templetreasurer@comcast.net
(posted Feb 2, 2021)