Employment Opportunities

Lutheran Church of the Ascension, Northfield, Illinois (Chicago suburb) is looking for a youth director to work 28-30 hours per week beginning in August, 2008. The successful candidate will have a college degree or equivalent, with a preferred emphasis on Christian religious studies, and knowledge and appreciation of the beliefs of the ELCA. The youth director will be responsible for providing educational, spiritual, fellowship and service opportunities for middle school and senior high youth and for developing a relational ministry. Interested candidates should submit their resumes by e-mail to pcain@ngelaw.com, or by mail to Patricia Cain, Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 460 Sunset Ridge, Northfield, IL 60093.

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Park Ridge, Illinois is reopening its search for a full time Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries to nurture Christian education and faith formation in children, youth, and their families. This new Director position is also responsible for coordinating programming for children and youth while enthusiastically seeking to involve all age groups of children and youth to the on-going life of the congregation. In addition, the Director will coordinate family activities to provide opportunities for the entire family to participate as active members of our congregation. For a complete job description, please visit the St. Luke’s website at www.stlukespr.org. To submit your resume for consideration, please email resumes as an attachment to jobs@stlukespr.org or fax to 847-825-2557. Please apply by August 8, 2008.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Elgin, Illinois, an ELCA congregation with 500 members in downtown Elgin seeks church organist. Duties include providing music for 3 weekend services-1 Saturday eve and 2 Sunday morning; rehearsing weekly with choir September through June; accompanying soloists and instrumentalists; 9 – 14 seasonal services; monthly meetings with Worship & Music committee. Organ: Austin, 1964 augmented with Allen midi voice expander; 3 manual with pedal and 31 ranks; releathered 1999. Pianos: Conover grand, Baldwin-Hamilton console, Kurtzman small grand. Harpsichord: Rodgers 2 manual. Keyboard: Yamaha DGX-500. Position available: October 1, 2008. Send resume to: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 Division Street, Elgin, IL 60120, Attn: Organist Position; or to holytrinity@holytrinityelgin.org. Deadline: August 31, 2008.

Position Title: Worship leader/music team director (part-time)

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, an ELCA congregation of 2000 members in St. Charles, a far western suburb of Chicago, is seeking a worship leader and music team director 9:15 a.m. contemporary/Praise worship service. This part-time position is responsible for planning and leading the congregation in song and prayer. The leader should have knowledge of a broad range of Christian music as well as some proficiency in various instruments and experience working with singers and instrumentalists.

For more information and a complete job description, e-mail pastor_mark@bethlehemluth.org, or call the church office at 630-584-2199.

Position Titles: Choir director (part-time) and Choir accompanist (part-time)

Bethany Lutheran Church, Crystal Lake, Ill. an ELCA congregation with 1500 members seeks part-time choir director. Duties include warming up and directing the Adult Choir for Sunday morning worship services between September 1st and June 1st, including Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Easter, and Christmas Eve, and rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9 p.m. The church organist will accompany the choir for rehearsals and services. Compensation is negotiable and dependent upon education and experience. The church has a 26 rank Gober tracker organ and a K. Kwai grand piano. The choir sings one service a Sunday at 9:00 or 10:45. The church has a huge choir room and a very successful concert series. Please send resume with cover letter and list of three references to Bruce@Peterson.name or Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 West Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014. 815-459-2690. Position is available September 2008. Contact person is Bruce Peterson.

Bethany Lutheran Church, Crystal Lake, Ill., an ELCA congregation with 1500 members seeks part-time choir accompanist. Duties include accompanying the youth and adult choirs for Sunday morning worship services between September 1st and June 1st, including Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Easter, and Christmas Eve, and rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 5-9 p.m. Compensation is negotiable and dependent upon education and experience. The church has a 26 rank Gober tracker organ and a K. Kwai grand piano. The position would involve 3 hours on Sunday (8:30-11:30) and 4 hours on Wed. Please send resume with cover letter and list of three references to Bruce@Peterson.name or Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 West Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014. 815-459-2690. Position is available September 2008. Contact person is Bruce Peterson.

Church Office Secretary - Organized, welcoming, self-starter for 14-15 hours/wk, Monday to Thursday mornings. Possibility of two mornings 6-7 hours/wk for the summer. $11.00-$12.00 per hour. Position involves preparing weekly bulletins and announcements, preparing mailings and correspondence, answering phone, interacting with the public, and other office duties as assigned. Proficiency in Microsoft Word. Windows XP and online services. Familiar with or willing to learn CorelDRAW 3. Good typing skills. Familiarity with copying machines. Works with pastor and other office personnel

Send resume to:

Mayfair Lutheran Church
4335 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60630
Attention: Barbara Berndt
(773-725-7879)

E-Mail: mayfair725@aol.com (“Church secretary”)

Gloria Dei of Downers Grove, a 1400-member congregation in Chicago’s western suburbs, is seeking music staff. This is a three quarter time position. We are willing to divide the position between people with the right skills seeking fewer hours.

Here are the five primary functions we identify. For purposes of calculating compensation, we are showing each function as a percentage of a 40-hour a week position – this is its Full Time Equivalent (FTE).

Traditional Instrumentalist (.2 FTE): Organist – Rejoice in our 1976 Schantz 39-rank pipe organ, substantially rebuilt in 2006 and featuring an all-digital control system. The congregation is accustomed to fine performance music and robust support for hymns and liturgical song. In addition to service playing, plan to develop and lead other instrumental ensembles and performances. Ideally, you’ll also develop the contribution of the handbell choir.

Contemporary Instrumentalist (.2 FTE): Band Leader/Keyboardist – Whether you’re leading from the Kawai acoustic grand or from the twin Yamaha Clarinovas, you’ll find our brand new sound system will support you well. We’ll expect you to form and lead an instrumental ensemble to play weekly, or, when necessary, to solo. Whether your definition of “contemporary” is more attuned to pop, gospel, jazz, folk, or praise, we look forward to the energy you’ll bring.

Traditional Vocal Music (.15 FTE): Choir Director – direct choral music for a seasoned choir of 25+ members, singing at one weekly liturgical service plus seasonal opportunities. This leader will also develop soloists and vocal ensembles to further develop our program.

Contemporary Vocal Music (.15 FTE): Song Leader – help the congregation join whole-heartedly in congregational song, and develop a vocal ensemble for the performance parts of the liturgical service. This leader will also develop soloists and other opportunities for participation.

Coordinate and Administer (.125 FTE): Music Director – Take the lead in collaborative worship planning, oversee the budget, licensing, library, and other administrative tasks, and provide for the care for the instruments and operation of the sound system.

Compensation is based on the guidelines of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, which reflect education, background, and experience. In addition to the usual non-cash benefits, we are willing to negotiate for certain additional support such as medical or retirement savings plans. Normally such additional cash benefits will not exceed 12% of the salary.

Please send a resume and a letter of interest to Dr. Michael Rothaar, senior pastor, at pastor.rothaar@gloriadeichurch.org. Be sure to specify which parts of this position suit your gifts. If you’d like to talk about the position or see a somewhat fuller position description, please call Pastor Rothaar at 630-968-6231, extension 101.

Lutheran church in Northfield, Illinois, seeks experienced office manager for a small office. Strong in verbal and written communication, working with people, MSWord, and Excel. Responsibilities include coordination of operations, facilities, technology, communications, and general administration College degree. 32 hrs/wk. Send resume and salary requirements to lv_offmgr@sbcglobal.net.

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, an active, vital congregation in the western suburbs of Chicago seeks a part-time Director of Youth Ministry (DYM). Faith has a long tradition of excellence in and a strong congregational commitment to youth ministry. The DYM will:

College degree required; training in youth ministry desired. In addition to strong relationship skills, the DYM should also be skilled in planning, administration, and leadership. The position is ¾ time; salary is negotiable. Résumé’s may be submitted by US mail or electronically to Pr. Heidi Johns, pastorhjj@faithonline.org, or Faith Ev. Lutheran Church, 41 North Park Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, 60137, Resumes must be received by June 15, 2008