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As a service to our congregations we are happy to include "career opportunities" notices on this web page. Please notify Rick Godby when the position is filled.


MUSIC

Part-time Director of Music
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Asheville

Part-time Director of Music (20-30 hrs./week) for active, growing urban congregation - 2 liturgical Sunday services, adult choir, handbell choir. Duties include worship planning, selection of hymns, seasonal mid-week services, arranging for guest musicians on festive occasions and providing musical support for church activities as necessary. Looking for a creative person willing to expand our music program. Organ is a 27-rank Martin Ott tracker built in 1997. Hoping to fill position by September or October 1, 2008. Salary to be based on education and experience. Send resumes to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 8608, Asheville, NC 28814 or email to stmarkslutheran@bellsouth.net


Part-Time Paid Music Positions Open
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Claremont NC
Handbell Choir Director
Director of Children's Choirs (Youth & Cherub )
Accompanist for Children's Choirs

The Music Search Team has begun the search for individuals to fill these positions.  If you are interested, or know someone else who may be interested, please contact Marlene Stewart at (828) 459-7008, or send resume to Mrs. Stewart at P.O. Box 148, Claremont NC  28610.  Candidate for children's choirs should love children and have experience working with children.  Please note:

  • Directors of these choirs do not work during the summer vacation months  (June-August)
  • There are existing job descriptions for these positions; and budgeted salaries in the approved annual budget.  

Part-time Organist and/or Choir Director
Beth Eden Lutheran Church, Newton, NC

These positions may be separate or combined. A two manual Cassavant organ, a parlor size Yamaha piano, timpani, orchestral chimes, along with gifted instruments, contribute to a strong and growing music program. If interested, please call the church office at (828) 464-3331 for detailed information.


Music Director - Part Time
Philadelphia, Granite Falls

Responsibilities include planning and supervision of all music programming. This individual will also direct the choir and handbell choir. The qualified candidate shall possess knowledge of instrumental and vocal theory and experience leading worship music in a liturgical tradition. A related bachelor’s degree is preferred. Contact: Rev. John E. Bell, PO Box 278, Granite Falls, NC 28630; Phone: (828) 396-1562


Director of Music
St. John's, Beaufort

The Director of Music is a part-time salaried position supervising the music ministries of the congregation, including direction of adult, children, and handbell choirs and working with the pastor and staff to plan worship. This congregation has a strong program of music, including a talented adult choir, five gifted pianists, and a number capable instrumentalists, and a new Kawai RX-3 grand piano. We love music – and Beaufort is a great place to be! For a full job description or to submit an application, contact Ellen Burnette, secretary, in the church office at ellen@stjohnsbeaufort.org or 843‑524‑3461


Minister of Music
Good Shepherd, Brevard

Part-time Minister of Music needed to serve a small, growing congregation in Brevard, NC. Organ, piano and choral directing skills required. Must be willing to develop a youth music program. Salary commensurate with experience. For more information contact Connie Burt at 828-884-6038. Start date approximately January 2008.


Parish Cantor (Organist / Choir Director)
St. John's, Hudson

We are a seeking a faith-filled individual to lead the congregation’s musical expression of the worship of God. The position is part-time (16-20 hours a week), and includes the rehearsal of at least two choirs (adult and hand-bell), one Sunday worship service, seasonal services (Advent, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, and other liturgical festivals), and other occasional services as negotiable. A familiarity with Lutheran liturgy helpful but not required. For more information contact Pastor Marcus Ollis at (828) 728-3935 or by email pastorollis@bellsouth.net. Send resume and cover letter to: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 352 Central St., Hudson, NC 28638.


Part time Organist/Choir Director
St. Enoch, Kannapolis

Children's music minsitry experience a plus but not a necessity. For more information please call (704) 932-8461 or e-mail stenoch@ctc.net. John Mark Beam, St. Enoch Lutheran Church, 701 Campbell Avenue, Kannapolis, NC 28081


Organist
Grace Lutheran Church, Salisbury

One Sunday off per month.Please contact Lynn Lippard at 704-855-2933 (h) or 704-639-6466 (c) or llippard1@carolina.rr.com for more information.


Christian Music Director
Spirit of Joy, in Weddington, NC

Lutheran Church seeking faith filled individual, 20-24 hours/week. Experience required. Vocal Choirs, Praise Band, Handbells. Send Resume: c/o Music Position  8600 Potter Road Weddington, NC 28104


Organist/Choir Director/Instrumental Director
Organ Lutheran Church, Salisbury

Contact: Joanne Bullard, 117 Pecan Lane, Salisbury, NC 28146; Phone: 704-279-5395; E-mail: joanneb@salisbury.net


Organist
Daniels Lutheran Church, Lincolnton

Experienced Organist with Lutheran background preferred.  Wednesday night choir practice; 11 am worship; seasonal/special services.  Salary negotiable.  Contact Pastor Ted Bost at Daniels Lutheran Church, Lincolnton, 704-735-8034.


YOUTH & FAMILY     back to top

Director of Youth & Family Ministries
Lutheran Chapel Church, Gastonia, NC

Download job description here.


Interim Director for Youth & Family Ministry
St. James, Concord

St. James, Concord is seeking an Interim Director for Youth and Family Ministry to work up to twenty hours a week to help build and support this vital congregational ministry. Good candidates will have a college degree, a love for God and families, an appreciation for a Lutheran perspective on faith, and experience in youth and family ministry leadership. A job description is available here.


Director of Christian Education and Family Ministry
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pawleys Island, SC

Responsible for the development and administration of Family Ministry (including youth, ages 9-18 and programming with an orientation to families with young children). Development of an education curriculum, for all ages, recruiting of volunteers and teaching. For a full position description, please contact St. Peter's at office(843) 237-2795, e-mail: speterlutheran@aol.com or fax: (843) 237-2645


Community Life Director
Community in Christ, Cornelius

Contact Pastor Yost at the church office. Phone: 704-892-0120


Part-time Youth Minister
St. Matthews, Kings Mtn.

Send resumes to Rev. Bill Jeffcoat, St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 201 N. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mtn. NC 28086; or e-mail bcoat@msn.com .


ADMINISTRATIVE     back to top

Communications Coordinator
NC Lutheran Synod, Salisbury, NC

This person designs, implements and continuously improves a communication strategy to assist the NC Synod in accomplishing its mission and vision: Walking Together, Sharing Christ.  Responsibilities include communication: within the synod office, throughout the synod territory and to the general public and ecumenical partners of synod. Qualifications include:

  • a living faith in Jesus Christ,  a collaborative spirit, and knowledge of the ELCA
  • excellent editing, writing and publication skills,
  • an ability to manage time and resources,
  • an ability to develop a strategy to continually improve communications,
  • an ability to understand, learn and apply new technologies and
  • a bachelor’s degree or greater  in communication, journalism or English.

                Please direct inquiries and resumes to: wnelson@nclutheran.org


Office Administrator - Part Time
Philadelphia, Granite Falls

Caring professional needed 20-25 hours/week to oversee church office. Responsibilities include reception and scheduling; desktop publishing; database management; and accounts payable. Skills in Microsoft Office applications are helpful. Contact: Rev. John E. Bell, PO Box 278, Granite Falls, NC 28630; Phone: (828) 396-1562


Campus Ministry Associate
Cooperative Christian Ministry, Charlotte

As an Associate you will receive extensive training and experience in college ministry. Qualified candidates, upon acceptance will have the opportunity and responsibility to raise their own financial support, from family, friends, and the more than 250 sponsoring churches in Charlotte to cover your salary, ministry expenses and medical coverage. Please email resumes to universitypastor@gmail.com .


Part-time Administrative Assistant
Haven Lutheran Church, Salisbury

Part-time 9-11am Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Answering phones, sorting mail, must be computer friendly, proficient with Word and Microsoft Publisher, will do weekly bullentins and monthy newsletters. Will be corresponding with several members of the church and council. Contact: Gail Koontz 704-213-6000 to inquire more information and perhaps set up a time to be interviewed.


Campaign Coordinator / Admin Assistant - Part-time
Agape+Kure Beach Ministries

Computer data entry (Donor Perfect), answer phones & set appointments, prepare bulk mailings, organized, likes people. Christian team environment. Camp Office 13 mi. SW of Fuquay-Varina Flexible 25 hours a week. Send resume: Fax: (919) 552-0720 or email: agape@agapekurebeach.org


Part-time Administrative Assistant
Our Savior's Lutheran, Welcome, NC

Position Requirements: PC proficiency and knowledge of latest desktop softare; organizational skills; personal initiative. Contact Rev. John Beeg, Phone: 336-414-0997.


GREATER CHURCH     back to top

Associate Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Columbia, SC

The successful candidate will be a creative and energetic professional who is knowledgeable about major gifts solicitation, alumni relations and also the Lutheran Church, its theology and organizational structure. The Associate Director will be the principle interface between the seminary, seminary alumni and supporting congregations. This is the second posting of this position. Open through July 15. For full job description visit www.ltss.edu. Job openings are listed on the homepage under the "News" heading.

Contact: Ron Walrath rwalrath@ltss.edu or Ph: 803-461-3237


Development Associate
NC Council of Churches

This is a 20-hour/week position. Submit your resumé and a writing sample to nccofc@nccouncilofchurches.org or by postal service mail to 1307 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 156, Raleigh, NC 27605. Go to www.nccouncilofchurches.org for information on how to apply and a link to the job description.


Alumni & Church Relations Director
Trinity Lutheran College, Issaquah, Washington

Further details can be found on the Trinity web site at http://www.tlc.edu/aboutus_careers.htm.