Current Opportunities for involvement

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To submit an opportunity, please email [email protected]. Opportunities will be removed after six weeks, unless requested otherwise.

EMployment & internships

TRINITY, VERMILION - Office Administrator
Trinity Lutheran Church is seeking a welcoming, organized, and mission-minded Office Administrator to provide administrative leadership and support to the pastor, staff, and congregation. This position serves as the central hub of church operations, communications, worship support, and office management
Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain church membership and sacramental records; prepare annual reports and required ELCA filings.
  • Manage church communications, including the website, social media, newsletters, worship materials, and weekly announcements.
  • Provide reception services, respond to inquiries, and coordinate correspondence.
  • Support worship services by preparing bulletins and presentation materials, coordinating volunteers, and maintaining worship-related licenses and subscriptions.
  • Coordinate facility scheduling and serve as a liaison with community groups using church facilities.
  • Oversee office operations, including supplies, equipment, software, records management, and financial administrative support.
  • Assist ministry leaders with event planning, communications, and volunteer coordination.
  • Uphold confidentiality and represent the congregation with professionalism and hospitality.
Qualifications:
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email and online communication platforms, databases, and a willingness to learn church management and worship software.
  • Strong typing and general office skills.
  •  A commitment to providing a warm, welcoming presence for members and visitors alike.
Benefits:
Starting pay rate is $20.00 per hour, 22 hours per week; 60-day review; Pension is provided; Health Care with vision and dental are available but not provided.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing their interest and qualifications to [email protected]
MESSIAH, FAIRVIEW PARK - Church & School Bookkeeper - Part-time, 24 hours weekly. 
​The Church & School Bookkeeper is responsible for the accurate and timely management of financial transactions for Messiah Church & School. This position is responsible for:
  • Processing weekly offerings and maintaining contribution records
  • Managing accounts payable and receivable
  • Reconciling bank accounts
  • Administering bi-monthly payroll and employee benefits coordination
  • Preparing annual financial reports, contribution statements, and 1099 forms
The Bookkeeper works closely with the Business Manager, Church Council Treasurer, Messiah School Principal, and Messiah Church Pastors to ensure strong internal controls, financial integrity, and compliance with nonprofit standards. 
The ideal candidate will have prior bookkeeping or nonprofit accounting experience, strong organizational skills, proficiency in Excel, Google Platform, accounting software, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. 
This role requires discretion, attention to detail, reliability, organizational excellence, and the ability to manage recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual financial deadlines.
Other: 
  • This position has the potential of increased hours at a later date
  • Compensation commensurate with experience
​Those interested in applying for the position should send their resume to Darlene Waugh at [email protected].

Volunteering & groups

Please be sure to check out our synod's affinity groups (found on separate pages of our website):
One Body, Many Member: Anti-Racist Conversations Affinity Group
Creation Care Affinity Group
Hunger Team Affinity Group

From the ELCA

Current Employment Opportunities

Visit elca.org/careers for information about current career opportunities. The link below will take you to a list of all posted jobs available within the ELCA in the United States.