Career Opportunities

To apply, submit a completed employment application to Department for Human Resources of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.

 

DIRECTOR FOR LEADERSHIP GIFTS
MISSION ADVANCEMENT
CLOSE DATE: ASAP
Position Description

This position is responsible for the development and implementation of practices around major gift cultivation. The position will maintains a portfolio of prospects for cultivation and solicitation of legacy gifts, both major outright and deferred, and will work closely with fund development directors and constituent data managers to develop prospect strategies. The person in this position will have a minimum of 7-10 years experience in resource development. Commitment to serving donors who support the church’s ministry through major outright and deferred gifts; understanding of and personal commitment to Christian giving and stewardship; excellent oral and written communication skills; with the ability to manage people and facilitate small groups. Must be self-motivated, strategic, creative and to relate well with others. Chicago-based

DIRECTOR FOR GIFT PLANNING
MISSION ADVANCEMENT
CLOSE DATE: ASAP
Position Description
This position is responsible for coordination, development, support and overall leadership of the ELCA Foundation’s regional gift planning program, including the cultivation and solicitation of major gifts and promotion of pooled investment services for the endowment fund. The person in this position will have 10 -15 years fund raising experience, including major and planned gift responsibilities; considerable knowledge of tax laws and IRS rulings that affect cash, securities, real estate and personal property gifts to the church; considerable knowledge of and commitment to Christian stewardship. Excellent management and supervisory skills, small group process skills and both oral and written communication skills. Chicago-based


PROGRAM DIRECTOR: LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE
CONGREGATIONAL AND SYNODICAL MISSION
Position Description
CLOSE DATE: 2/29/2012
This position supports the Domestic Disaster Response of the ELCA by overseeing the programmatic delivery of the components of the ministry, including program design and implementation; and interpreting the ministry to external stakeholders, including synods, congregations, and faith-based, governmental, and secular partners.  Lutheran Disaster Response concentrates on Long Term Recovery through programs such as volunteer coordination, emotional and spiritual care and case management working through Lutheran social ministry organizations, ELCA synods, and congregations.  Chicago-based.

CRM DATA ANALYST
MISSION ADVANCEMENT
CLOSE DATE: ASAP
Position Description
This position designs, develops, and executes reports and analysis needed to support the marketing planning process, constituent segmentation, and constituent behaviors and characteristics; works closely with marketing staff to develop and implement strategy for targeted marketing campaigns; and generating the lists needed to execute these campaign, and is also responsible for maintaining the CRM system data and prospect records to ensure data accuracy and data integrity.  Chicago-based.


PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST
MiSSION ADVANCEMENT
CLOSE DATE: ASAP
Position Description
The person in this position will implement and assist in developing public relations plans that support the ELCA’s integrated communication strategy through a variety of channels, including feature stories, online and print promotional campaigns, publications, congregation and synod resources, news releases and more. Research and write stories and official organizational documents to support the above plans; also develop reports, letters, talking points, e-mail and more to ensure the delivery of key messages. Chicago-based.

COMMERCIAL LOAN ANALYST
MISSION INVESTMENT FUND
CLOSE DATE: ASAP
Position Description
This position underwrites new loan applications, renewals and modifications and recommends approval, proposes alternatives to the original request or recommends denial of the borrowers request. Analyze Financial Statement information and reconcile Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth as well as income and expense information. Ability to create cash flow and analyze business and debt service coverage ratios in accordance with loan policy. Provide decision recommendation (approve, denial or alternative) upon completion of underwriting and appropriately risk rate the request. Chicago-based.


YOUNG ADULT NETWORK AND PROGRAM SPECIALIST (2 YEAR CONTRACT)
GLOBAL MISSION
CLOSE DATE: FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Position Description 
This position is responsible for assisting the Global Mission unit in expanding and deepening the engagemet and impact if the Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program on its volunteers, on the ELCA, and on the wider society.  Principal responsibilities include developing ad active, dynamic YAGM alumni network; providing program and logistical support for YAGM candidate selection and events; linking YAGM alumni with other ELCA young adult networks and churchwide ministries; and providing program recruitment assistance.  Successful candidates will be creative, highly self-motivated, and able to work in team settings.  Strong commitment to and understanding of the ELCA and its mnistries; exceptional verbal and writen communication skills; experience with small group facilitation; and strong organizational skills are also desired.  Chicago-based.



For further information contact:
Letty Villalon, Associate Director for Human Resources/Director for Staffing
Human Resources

Notice: Ordained leaders and rostered lay leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America who apply for a position in the churchwide organization must have completed Rostered Leader Profile papers on file.