Employment Opportunities

Job listings within the Metropolitan Chicago Synod

How to Post a Job

To post a job opportunity, please send the information to Jeff Drake at the synod office by:

E-mail: jdrake@mcselca.org

Fax: 773-248-8455

U.S. Mail:

Metropolitan Chicago Synod, ELCA
1420 W. Dickens Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

Job listings should be 150 words or less. Longer listings will be edited for the synod newsletter, with a notation that a more complete job listing is available on the synod's Web page.

When the position has been filled, please send an e-mail so that the page may be updated, or call Jeff Drake at 773-248-0021. 

Positions are listed for three months on the synod Web page. After three months, the listing will be removed unless requested otherwise. Listings will run for two months in MetroWord, the synod's newsletter.

Faith Lutheran Church in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is seeking to fill a position for a Director of Parish Administration. The director will oversee office operations, manage the care of church property, and maintain Faith’s on-line presence. The director will be a member of collaborative staff team. Ideal candidates are college graduates with superior organizational and human-relations skills, ability to lead and supervise personnel, knowledge of business administration, managerial experience, and experience with small-office computer networks on the PC platform.

The position involves 32 hours of work per week.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested persons should send resume and references to Pastor Jim Honig, Faith Lutheran Church, 41 N. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.

Resumes will be received through July 1, 2012, or until the position is filled. A complete position description can obtained by sending an email request to office@faithonline.org. More information about Faith is available at www.faithonline.org. 

The organist will provide music appropriate for the worship services using a three-rank pipe organ.

Responsibilities

1. Provide organ/piano music for two Sunday services as well as special seasonal services. This will include prelude, postlude, hymns, offertory and liturgical responses.
2. Select hymns appropriate for the weekly liturgy in consultation with the pastor.
3. Accompany the choir and attend a weekly choir rehearsal which is currently on Wednesday evening.
4. Play for weddings and funerals held at the church. Honorariums will be provided by the family.
5. Oversee the tuning and maintenance of the organ and piano.
6. Provide for a substitute organist/pianist when necessary.
7. Attend monthly meetings of the Worship Committee.

Qualifications

1. Skilled in organ technique.
2. Able to accompany choir and other musicians.
3. Able to sight-read hymns.
4. Is comfortable playing a variety of musical styles.
5. Maintain a positive relationship with others involved in the music program.

Compensation

1. Salary is commensurate with experience and ability.
2. Hours will average 10-15 hours per week.
3. Piano and organ may be used for piano/organ lessons.

Direct inquiries to:

Worship Team
St. Stephen Lutheran Church
1155 Hillside Avenue
Antioch, IL 60002
847-395-3359
saintstephen@ameritech.net

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Springfield, Ill., whose mission is “To be and make disciples for Christ in response to God’s grace,” is looking for a full-time director of children and family ministries. If you or someone you know would like more information about this opportunity, please go to www.stjohns-springfield.org. Click on “ABOUT US” and then go to “Job Postings”. If interested, e-mail resumé, application, and three references to Pastor Sonnenberg at psonnenberg@stjohns-springfield.org by April 22, 2012.

Position summary

The director of children and family ministries provides spiritual leadership and support in developing programming to help children, ages birth through 6th grade and their families, grow in faith and Christ, to each other, and to the world. This position requires a faith-filled, enthusiastic, nurturing, caring individual with excellent relational skills, particularly in working with children and their families, a passion for sharing the story of Jesus’ love with children and their families, and a strong ability to recruit, train, and equip others in the congregation to join in ministry both to and with children and their families.
 

Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 460 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield, IL 60093, is seeking a part-time youth director.

Purpose

The youth director works with the pastor and Youth & Family Ministry Team in planning, coordinating, and carrying out the Youth Program of the church. The goal is to help the youth grow in their relationship to Jesus Christ and engage their faith at ever deepening levels.

Skills

• A strong Christian faith.
• Experience in youth ministry.
• A personal commitment to Bible study and faith development.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with all ages of youth.
• Demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships with youth and parents.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Primary Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the pastor and Family Ministry Team, plan and implement a youth program that engages confirmation and high school youth.
• Coordinate youth activities roughly one to two times per month that deepen faith, encourage group cohesiveness, and support our mission as a congregation.
• Coordinate a summer service event to engage the youth in a service project.
• Develop meaningful relationships with the youth through trusted contact and engagement, providing a stable Christian adult example.
• Develop meaningful relationships with the parents of youth (of all ages), and facilitate all contact in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attend and be visible in worship and fellowship activities at Lutheran Church of the Ascension.
• Recruit capable lay leaders to aid in the growing youth program.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours when necessary.
• Approximately 20 hours a week.

Application

Resumes may be e-mailed to PastorKelly@ascension-church.org.

Grace Lutheran Church, 1430 South Blvd., Evanston, IL 60202, is hiring a Director of Music. This small, vibrant congregation has a 15-hour/week position to offer, and seeks a candidate with a commitment to music as an integral part of a rich worship experience. Specific responsibilities for Grace's Director of Music include collaborating with the Worship & Music Committee on worship planning, selecting music for worship services, playing for one weekly service and additional seasonal services, and directing the adult choir as well as occasional vocal and instrumental ensembles and soloists.

Candidates should have experience in collaborative worship planning, familiarity with liturgical traditions, as well as skills in organ and piano performance, choral conducting, and ensemble leadership. They should have the ability to recruit and coordinate musicians for worship from within the congregation, and experience in using worship technology (computers and digital media, e.g.) and maintaining copyright records and licenses. Initiative, organization, and excellent communication skills are a must.

Please submit a resume/CV and a letter detailing your skills and experience to resumes@graceevanston.org.

Applications are being considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For more information about our congregation, please visit www.graceevanston.org. Please direct any questions to Bonnie Gunzenhauser, search committee chair, to resumes@graceevanston.org.

Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 12N462 Tina Trail, Elgin, IL 60124, seeks part-time secretary, 16 hours per week. Requires competency in Microsoft Office, good organizational and communication skills, ability to deal with public and church members, ability to keep information confidential, and a good sense of humor. Previous experience a plus.

Please e-mail resume to ctloffice@ctlelgin.org.

More information is available here.

 Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 285 Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030, is looking to hire a part-time Project Administrator. It is a 20 hour per week position. The Church Project Administrator assists the pastor in coordinating projects, maintaining the pastor’s calendar, and acts as an administrator for operational aspects of the church. Initiative, organization, and communication skills are necessary for this position.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Greet all church visitors and answer all telephone calls in a warm, professional manner.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate office supply orders.
• Monitor office budget.
• Maintain and update paper church records as appropriate.
• Convert paper church records to digital format and keep them up-to-date.
• Update the church member database with current information.
• Provide administrative support for the church – answer or distribute email messages, voice messages, and letters.
• Maintain pastor’s calendar.
• Coordinate special projects.
• Assist in providing yearly reports to synod.

Contact Dana Meadowcroft at 847-562-4148 or dana.meadowcroft@brixmor.com.

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