Administrative and Other Positions

Lay Ministry Director - Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Prior Lake, (PT). We have an opening for a part-time lay ministry director that develops an equipping-mobilizing volunteer lay ministry system to engage volunteer lay ministers in service based on their God-given gifts, talents and passions, both within the community of SOLLC and in the surrounding communities at large. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree B.A. or B.S.; Certified in Equipping/Mobilizing Lay Ministry (or 2 yr equivalent experience); Understanding/experience in Gift-Based Ministry; Excellent communication skills; Editing skills; Organizational skills; able to use independent judgment; and a high level of confidentiality. To see the full job description, visit their website.

All interested applicants please send you resume and required salary to: Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Attn: Sandy Bartenhagen, 3611 North Berens Road NW, Prior Lake, MN 55379 or
sandybartenhagen@sollc.org. 02/02/12

Human Resource Intern - Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Minneapolis, (FT). This internship is responsible for providing support to the four-person Human Resources team with primary responsibility in the area of program development. Secondary responsibilities include administrative support and assisting in other functional areas of Human Resources. For a complete job description as well as how to apply, please visit our website: www.augsburgfortress.org/careers. All resumes and cover letters can be sent to jobs@augsburgfortress.org. 01/26/12

Development Intern - Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Minneapolis, (FT). As part of our summer internship program beginning in June, the primary purpose of this position is to provide valuable experience in product development, writing, editing, and project management as a member of the Sparkhouse education team. This team publishes educational resources for congregations, including Sunday school, confirmation, and adult Bible study. Augsburg Fortress Internships provide an educational experience built on practical, hands-on training and challenging projects. For a complete job description as well as how to apply, please visit our website: www.augsburgfortress.org/careers. All resumes and cover letters can be sent to jobs@augsburgfortress.org. 01/23/12

President - Lutheran Volunteer Corps, Washington D.C., (FT). LVC is looking for someone to build upon their strategic planning and fundraising skills by leading the ope nand affirming national non-profit through significant growth while ensuringsustainability. LVC is a D.C.-based community of faith that unites people to work for peace with justice. LVC places full-time, stipended volunteers into non-profit organizations and ministries in 16 cities to work for peace with justice across the nation, living together in intentional household communities. Find a full position description and instructions for submission at www.lutheranvolunteercorps.org. 01/23/12

Business Administrator - Christ the King Lutheran Church, New Brighton, (PT). The Business Administrator (BA) is responsible for the management of finance, accounting and budgeting, insurance, human resources and information technology. This is a part-time position, typically 20 – 25 hours per week with variations for month-end, year-end, and seasonal aspects (budgeting, audit, etc.). Most hours are daytime, with occasional evening and weekend requirements. The BA supervises a part-time bookkeeper. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• At least five years accounting experience with strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, including working with restricted and designated funds
• Proficiency with computerized accounting systems required, preferably with Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains
• Expertise in accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, financial reporting and preparing for compilations/reviews/audits
• Accounting degree preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively about financial information to non-financial staff and volunteers
• Broad general business experience covering payroll, HR, technology and insurance

Go to www.lifeatctk.org for a detailed job description.  Send resumes to BA Search Committee Chair at sstone@usps.gov. 01/23/12 

Information Technology Intern - Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Minneapolis, (FT summer). As part of our summer internship program beginning in June this position primary responsibility is to provide technical computer-related support to AFP employees. This position will also assist with deploying and inventorying computer equipment as well as assisting with organizing and rearranging equipment in the data center, such as running cables, moving rack mounted servers and disposing of decommissioned equipment. For a complete job description as well as how to apply, please visit our website: www.augsburgfortress.org/careers. All resumes and cover letters can be sent to jobs@augsburgfortress.org. 01/23/12

CRM Developer - Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Minneapolis, (FT). The purpose of this position is to administer Microsoft Dynamics CRM system. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Care and Information Technology teams to support and enhance existing Dynamics CRM system and processes. Assist with administration and enhancement of SharePoint environments. For a complete job description as well as how to apply, please visit our website: www.augsburgfortress.org/careers. All resumes and cover letters can be sent to jobs@augsburgfortress.org. 1/6/12

Customer Care Subscriptions Home Agent - Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Minneapolis, (PT). This position is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with Augsburg Fortress customers. As the point of contact for products and services, it is the responsibility of the Customer Care Associate to take ownership of customer orders and issues in a manner, which strives toward customer satisfaction and improves customer retention. For a complete job description as well as how to apply, please visit www.augsburgfortress.org/careers. All resumes and cover letters can be sent to job@augsburgfortress.org. 12/20/11

Marketing Intern - Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Minneapolis, (PT). The purpose of this position is to assist with market expansion, daily marketing activities, and gain marketing experience. Get hands-on experience and learn about marketing in a publishing setting. This is a part-time internship that, with school approval, can count toward school credit in addition to being a valuable résumé-building experience. For a complete job description as well as how to apply, please visit www.augsburgfortress.org/careers. All resumes and cover letters can be sent to jobs@augsburgfortress.org. 12/15/11

Video Producer - Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Minneapolis, (FT). To manage, direct, and make extensive creative contributions to the internal and external development of creative, innovative, and academic video, still images and other multimedia resources. For use by individuals, the Church, congregations and their members in a variety of settings, including worship, faith formation, small groups, and personal devotions.  Duties include: conceptualizing video direction, critiquing and revising scripts, managing pre-production, line, and post-production, directing video shoots or animations, editing, compositing/visual effects, mastering, publishing in various formats. For a full job description, go to www.augsburgfortress.org. 12/12/11

Preschool Aide - Christ Lutheran Preschool and Child Care, Blaine, (PT). We need substitutes for our preschool, to fill any vacancies on given days. The substitute might be prearranged. We are a child care center that houses 6 week old children to 5 year old children. We are anxious to meet new, postive, child caring individuals that love to work with children. Salary ranges from $8.16 to $11.93 depending on past child experience. If interested, please us at 763-717-2240 or preschool@clcblaine.org. 12/7/11

InterServe Ministries Associate - InterServe Ministries, Minneapolis, (PT). InterServe Ministries is seeking individuals with gifts and passion in children’s ministry and youth ministry. We are an organization that provides interim children, youth and family ministry to congregations who have lost staff or would like to grow new ministry initiatives. We partner with congregations for 6-12 months at a time, and guide them in a way that opens up and promotes a healthy and intentional time to focus on the goals of the ministry and future growth opportunities. Young people, parents and volunteers come together to dream, create and implement a viable, Christ-centered ministry that is built from the congregation up. We are looking for individuals from around the state of Minnesota as well as the Twin Cites. Candidates are expected to at least have 7 years of paid congregational ministry experience and a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. If interested, please email resume and cover letter to info@interserveministries.org. www.interserveministries.org. 12/7/11

Administrative Assistant to the President - Luther Seminary, St. Paul, (FT). Luther Seminary invites applications for an Administrative Assistant to the President who will provide exemplary administrative service and support to the president and all areas related to the functioning of the office, including the Board of Directors. This position works closely with the President, with all internal offices/departments of Luther Seminary, and maintains external relationships with the Board of Directors, donors, ELCA churchwide units, bishops, presidents of theological schools/seminaries, and Luther Seminary alumni. The full job description is available at www.Luthersem.edu/employment. 11/16/11

Office Administrator and Communications Coordinator - Lutheran Campus Ministry-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, (PT). LCM-TC is looking for a friendly, creative and detail-oriented person who has a heart for students, systems, hospitality, and helping keep this organization organized! This is a 10 hour a week position as administrative assistant, and pays $15 per hour. For more information, and for a detailed job description, email kate@umnlutheran.org. Please apply by sending a resume and cover letter to Pastor Kate Reuer, kate@umnlutheran.org, by December 5, 2011. 11/16/11

Executive Director - The Resource Center for Churches, Minneapolis, (FT). This position will provide administrative oversight, program management, site management, and personnel supervision for the Resource Center for Churches. Responsibilities include provide direction and leadership toward achievement of the Resource Center's mission, vision and strategic goals; Create and maintain an aggressive, broad-based, on-going fundraising strategy to ensure adequate funding for current operations and future growth; Communicate with clients and potential clients by attending judicatory annual meetings and other judicatory events with the primary purpose of promotion and education; Maintain positive relationships with existing funding partners and aggressively pursue new relationships. Application deadline is November 30. For more information, to express interest in this position, or to recommend someone for it, contact: Paula Colton, President of the Board of Directors at pkcolton@gmail.com. 11/03/11

Database Specialist - Westwood Lutheran Church, St. Louis Park, (PT). Westwood Lutheran Church is seeking a part-time (15 hours/week) Database Specialist to provide primary support for the ACS database. Will be responsible to enter and maintain data, run report queries, train staff, troubleshoot issues and manage vendor contracts related to ACS. Candidates must possess expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and previous database experience; ACS experience is strongly preferred. To apply, contact Pastor Nancy Carlson at 952-767-5580. 11/01/11