Current Opportunities for involvement

Find out ways to get involved in your synod and in the greater church!
To submit an opportunity, please email [email protected]. Opportunities will be removed after six weeks, unless requested otherwise.

EMployment & internships

FIRST, LORAIN is anticipating two retirements and adding positions based on mission needs. Current openings include:

  • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Part-time (24 hours/week), typically Mon – Thurs, 9 – 4. $23,500 - $25,000, commensurate with experience. Mission focus: communication, hospitality, stewardship of the space and the people, confidentiality. Reports to the pastor and relates to Council and Committees.
  • FACILITY MANAGER – Part-time (15-20 hours/week), hours vary, but at least some day time hours essential. $15 - $18/hour, commensurate with experience. Mission focus: care and tending of a hard-working building, relating to internal ministries, outside groups, and contractors. Reports to the pastor and relates to the Property Committee.
  • NURSERY ATTENDANT – Part-time (3 – 5 hours/week; Sunday morning and occasional Wednesday nights). $20/hour. Two positions available as nursery is staffed by two adults at all times. Mission focus: care and love for children and their development and thriving. Reports to the pastor.

Come work with a collaborative, innovative, and efficient ministry team! Full position descriptions can be found at: https://sites.google.com/view/flclorain-joinourteam/home.  Priority given to applications received by March 25, 2026, but will remain open until filled. Send résumé, cover letter, and contact information for three references to [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.