Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities in Florida-Bahamas Synod and in Region 9

If you have an employment opportunity you’d like to add to this page, please email michellec@fbsynod.org

For other positions available throughout the ELCA, go to the ELCA career site.

Synod Disaster Coordinator
Florida-Bahamas Synod, Tampa, FL
Full Time

Florida-Bahamas Synod is accepting applications for a Synod Disaster Coordinator until October 1st. The position is full-time, year-round.

The Synod Disaster Coordinator will work with synod staff to develop and implement strategies for disaster preparedness and mitigation, and disaster response and recovery at the congregation and synod levels.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, experience in human services or social services preferred. 1 to 2 years experience in Disaster Response and Public Relations desired. Applicants should have excellent people skills, time management skills and in depth knowledge of the ELCA in its various expressions.

Tampa based residency preferred. Position requires extensive travel and overnight stays.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Full benefits are available.

Interviews will be held between October 1^st and 15^th in Tampa.

Please send resumes to Micheleh@fbsynod.org.

Office and Social Media Ministry Assistant
St. Matthias Lutheran Church, Dunedin, FL
PartTime

St. Matthias Lutheran Congregation in Dunedin, Florida is seeking a part-time ministry-oriented office and social media staff assistant.

*This staff person will work with the pastor and leadership team. Duties Include:

Administrative Social Media/Marketing

Update website weekly with pictures, information, events and invites, ministry pages; Update Face Book, Twitter, Snap Chat and other social media.
Create monthly newsletter utilizing HTML; Create/order posters, postcards, brochures as needed for marketing, as well as other computer tasks utilizing Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Publisher.,
Answer phone, maintain message log; Check mail and distribute to respective boxes
Assist Pastor in clerical areas/worship bulletin needs; Create Annual Report and assist ministry leaders with reports for FB Synod; Assist Treasurer with financial records and statements.

Organization

Organize, update and maintain files; update records such as: baptisms, weddings, funeral and other.
Update and maintain office calendar of events and space use.
Keep an inventory of needed office supplies; communicate with treasurer for needed items

Volunteer Coordination

Work with volunteers for completion of projects as guided by pastor; Encourage and empower volunteers to use their gifts.

Staff Meetings

Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings

Other Tasks, as Assigned

Special needs may occur such as: conference reservations, compiling information/maps
Seasonal clerical needs for Advent, Lent, Christmas.

Good communication skills and a positive attitude is important.

The ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner is necessary.

Please send resumes and questions to Pr. Nancy Haupert at jobs@stmatthiaslutheran.org

Director of Music Ministry
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Winter Park, FL
PartTime

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Winter Park and Orlando is searching for a new Director of Music Ministry. Primary skills for any qualified candidate include piano and organ performance, a working understanding of Lutheran liturgy, and choral directing. Currently there are 200+ regular worshiping members with Sunday worship at 10:15AM and Wednesday choir practice at 7PM. The 4 manual Reuter pipe organ, from South Boston Church and redesigned by Shoemaker, was installed in 1985. The position is part time, approximately $20,000 annually, and without benefits. Any representation of your work via a DVD or web-link would be appreciated but not required. More details on the position responsibilities and a description of the organ can be provided by Senior Pastor Tom Lyberg at pastortom@mysj.org or go to www.mysj.org.

Children’s Ministry Coordinator
St. Michael Lutheran Church, Wellington, FL
Part time (10 hrs/week)

St Michael Lutheran Church in Wellington, Florida, is a mission focused congregation that strives to be the hands and feet of Jesus within our community and beyond. We have a strong commitment to the children and youth in our congregation and community and are looking for a Coordinator to lead our Children’s Ministry.

The role of the Children’s Ministry Coordinator is to foster Christian community through building relationships with children (Birth – Grade 5) and their families that grow their faith in Jesus Christ and strengthen their commitment to serve the church both inside and outside the walls of St Michael.

DUTIES OF THIS POSITION

Shepherd the creation of a Children’s Ministry Team and provide staff leadership for the Team.
Plan, promote and attend Children’s ministry activities (monthly events, Midweek activities, camping ministry and retreats)
Provide training, support, encouragement, and mentoring for leaders that will equip them for their role in the Children’s Ministry.
Develop and implement ways to communicate information about Children’s Ministry events, service opportunities and parent resources through the church website,

brochures, social media, signage around the community, and an information board in the narthex.

Actively connect with children and their parents on Sunday mornings.
Participate in Sunday morning Christian Education at least once a month.
Partner with the Education Team and the Teen Ministry Coordinator to plan Summer Vacation Bible School and the Christmas Program.
Coordinate forums for parents on relevant topics concerning children such as self-esteem, making wise decisions, and faith formation in the home.
Attendance at Staff meetings.
Subject to other duties as established by the Pastor and the Church Council.

HELPFUL GIFTS TO HAVE

A heart for working with children.
Experience with Children’s Ministry or related work with children.
Creative, self-starter with a high level of energy.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Possess a positive spirit and encourage such with others.
Good organizational, time management and program related administrative skills.
Ability to work in a collegial manner with others (pastor, ministry staff, volunteers).

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree or two years related work experience.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Part- time (approximately 10 hours per week)
Includes Sunday morning, Wednesday evenings, and weekends.

Please send resume via email to: Pastorcooksmlc@gmail.com

Or by mail: St Michael Lutheran Church 1925 Birkdale Drive Wellington, Florida 33414

Hand-bell Choir Director
Emmaus Lutheran Church, Orange City, FL
Part Time

PART-TIME HANDBELL CHOIR DIRECTOR Emmaus Lutheran Church
2500 S Volusia Avenue
Orange City, Florida

Emmaus Lutheran Church is now accepting résumés for a Part-Time Handbell Choir Director for the Jubilate Ringers Choir using Four (4) octaves of Malmark Bells and three (3) octaves of Malmark Chimes. This position requires approximately one (1) to three (3) hours per week from September to May and does not include benefits, rehearsals held on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. (Lent 5:45 p.m.). Pay is per rehearsal and/or performance event.

Qualifications are music background (music degree preferred, but not required); skills playing in and directing a handbell choir; strong leadership and communication skills, enthusiasm and the ability to inspire; strong skills in recruiting and developing volunteer bell ringers; ability to set realistic goals and a good sense of humor.

For additional information contact the Church Office (1-386-775-9676).

Résumé may be submitted by Fax (1-386-775-6956) or e-mail (emmausoffice@embarqmail.com).

Director of Youth and Family Ministry
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Palm City, FL
Full Time

Director of Youth and Family Ministry

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palm City Florida is looking to hire a Director of Youth and Family Ministry. This is a full-time staff position who will work directly with the ministry team. The director will continue to promote the integration of our youth into the full life of the congregation. The director will work with ministry staff and existing ministry teams to provide opportunities to participate in the life and worship of our church. The Director will continue to develop programming, fellowship, and service opportunities as well as to develop relationships with families in the congregation and our early learning center.

Principal Activities:

Coordinate with the ministry team and volunteers to develop effective faith development opportunities.
Provide work and service projects inside and outside the congregation, including Bible study and other topical studies in the areas of faith and life issues, social justice and social responsibility for our youth and families.
Initiate, develop and maintain a personal relationship with the youth and their families through a variety of activities.
Work with ministry staff to recruit, develop and encourage volunteers and parents to provide fellowship and faith building activities.
Provide leadership in the integration of the youth into worship and other ministry areas.
Regular participation in weekly worship with children’s sermon.
Prepare announcements and a monthly report for council and the monthly newsletter.
Attend weekly staff meeting.
Lead weekly children’s chapel with the preschool students.

Essential Qualifications

Experience working with students and/or families in a Christian ministry setting.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to enlist volunteers and support them in accomplishing the task at hand.
Skilled at initiating, developing and implementing new programs and activities for fostering faith development.
Good communication and interpersonal skills across an intergenerational community.
Organization and time management skills
Ability to identify issues, use discretion and maintain good boundaries and confidentiality.
High energy level
Adapt to flexible work hours

Other Qualifications

Proficient in technology and social media
Self-motivated

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their current resume and cover letter to: pastorchad@ilcpalmcity.org

Office Manager
Hope Lutheran Church, Daytona Beach, Florida
Part Time

Small community-based church in Daytona Beach, Florida is seeking a part-time office manager to coordinate the church’s administrative functions to include creation, maintenance and archival of official records; writing, editing and publication of reports, documents, newsletters, bulletins and directories; interacting with internal and external persons and entities via oral and written communications; promoting and assisting with special events; establishing and maintaining church activity calendar; conducting facility leasing; collecting and depositing funds; and ordering supplies.

Work schedule is flexible and involves approximately twenty (20) hours per week. The office manager reports directly to the Pastor and provides related support to the church council and committees.

Please contact Pr. Tom McGawley at thomas.mcgawley@gmail.com
Hope Lutheran Church
594 N Williamson Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL. 32114
386-274-7074

Organist/Choir Director
St. Philip Lutheran Church, Mt. Dora, Florida
Part Time

Setting: St. Philip is a mission-minded congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We recognize dynamic worship is the heartbeat of congregational life and mission and currently have one Sunday Service using the Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) book/hymnal.

General Information: We seek to employ, for a Part-Time Position, an Organist to accompany/lead the ELW worship and direct the Adult Church Choir.

Organist and Choir Director Position Description:

Play liturgy, hymns and music for 9:30am weekly Sunday ELW Liturgy
Conduct weekly choir rehearsal and direct choir in weekly worship anthem/worship liturgy

Compensation and Terms

Negotiable

Contacts

The Rev. Dr. Johan Bergh
1050 Boyd Drive
Mt. Dora FL 32757
352-383-5402

pastor@st.philiplc.com

Director of Music

St. Michael Lutheran Church, Wellington

Part Time

St Michael Lutheran Church in Wellington, Florida, is a mission focused congregation that strives to be the hands and feet of Jesus within our community and beyond. We are searching for a part time Director of Music to lead and accompany (on piano/keyboard) music groups with the congregation and to implement vibrant new ways to praise God, deepen our faith, and inspire our witness utilizing Lutheran Liturgical traditions and contemporary expressions of the faith.

Responsibilities:

1. Direct and accompany choir rehearsal and warm-up practices to ensure that choir is prepared to sing with joyful confidence.

2. Recruit instrumentalists and vocalists of the highest caliber and secure their presence for all services on Christmas, Palm/Passion, and other services as decided with Pastor and Worship Team.

3. Rehearse with the instrumentalists, vocalists, and choir so all are sufficiently prepared to perform on the designated Sundays and/or days of worship.

4. Work with the existing Children’s Choir, recruit new children and youth, and incorporate instruments played into Children’s Choir repertoire.

5. Weekly worship planning meetings with the Pastor.

6. To coordinate with the Pastor, rehearse and direct special weekday services including Ash Wednesday, midweek Lenten worship services, Palm/Passion Sunday worship services, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve.

7. Select, order and inventory choral and instrumental music throughout the year.

8. Use our copyright licenses with CCLI, One License and Augsburg Fortress according to their guidelines.

9. Provide a list of preludes, postludes and offertories for publishing in the worship service bulletin to the church secretary by Tuesday of each week.

10. Serve as a member of the Worship Team.

11. Maintain pianos and other musical instruments belonging to the congregation by making recommendations for care to the Worship Team.

12. Perform at all weddings and funerals at the church, if possible. Fee schedule to be approved by the Worship Team.

13. Role is part-time for approximately 15 hours per week.

14. Director of Music reports directly to the Pastor and is ultimately held accountable to the Church Council.

Qualifications:

1. Skilled at piano/keyboard and experienced in leading choirs and instrumentalists.

2. Bachelor’s degree in related musical field.

3. Faithful Disciple of Jesus

4. Strong internal and external communication skills, (phone, internet, social networks, newsletter).

5. Ability to work in a team environment.

Please send resume via email to: Pastorcooksmlc@gmail.com

Or by mail:

St Michael Lutheran Church 1925 Birkdale Drive Wellington, Florida 33414

Organist/Choir director

Concordia Lutheran Church

Part time

Concordia Lutheran Church in Micco Florida is looking for an Organist (piano) and Choir Director as a year round part time job.

Playing for one Sunday Service at 10:30 am and special services including Christmas Eve, Lent, Advent, Memorials and Weddings. The individual will also be responsible for music selection and directing the choir with one rehearsal per week from September through May.

For further information, please contact the Office Manager at Concordia Lutheran Church, 300 Barefoot Blvd, Micco Fl 32976. Phone: 772-664-1104 or by email at clutheran@bellsouth.net

Office hours are from 9:00 to 11:00 am Monday through Thursday.

Preschool Director

St. Andrew Lutheran Church, St. Petersburg

Status: Full Time

St. Andrew St Pete-Preschool director job description

Summary:

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, St. Petersburg, is hiring a full-time Preschool Director for the McMannis Preschool. This position reports to the Pastor and is accountable to the School Commission.

To apply, please contact: standrewluth@tampabay.rr.com