First Lutheran Church Employment Opportunities
We’re excited that you’re considering joining the First Lutheran staff! First Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). This is Christ’s Church. There is a place for you here. We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person — questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God’s work in Christ’s name for the life of the world.
We are a small staff of professional, caring, and dedicated individuals. Our common goals are supporting the pastors and connecting the congregation through the day-to-day operations, events, and worship.
Current Openings
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS
POSITION PURPOSE
The Director of Communications and Events will play a role in preparing the facility and coordinating events for worship, education, and fellowship at First Lutheran Church, in addition to communicating about the ministry, activities, success stories, and more through social media and various communications platforms.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communications
- Write, assemble, and send out weekly congregational email newsletter using Constant Contact
- Write, layout, and send “The Messenger” monthly newsletter using InDesign and Constant Contact
- Write, design, and create weekly announcements and worship slides using PowerPoint
- Prepare bulletins, Pastors’ notebooks, and other print pieces for worship
- Oversee regular updating of the website (WordPress) and social media
- Send communication on behalf of the Pastors and Leadership Team as needed
- Write annual reports for the ELCA and annual meeting
- Oversee and prepare reports for music copyrights
Event Planning and Facility Preparation
- Support other staff, worship leaders, and ministry teams in promoting, organizing and executing worship, education, and fellowship events associated with First Lutheran Church.
- Walk the facility regularly and assess all areas to ensure that facilities owned by First Lutheran Church are available and prepared for their intended or committed use.
- Responsible for room set-up by reviewing the daily calendar and ensuring that all spaces are ready for the groups that use them. This includes setting the heating and air conditioning program anticipating the week’s usage of the facilities and/or making changes mid-week for unanticipated events (such as a funeral).
- Act as primary contact, in partnership with the Property & Management Team, between any independent contractors hired to maintain, repair, or improve facilities owned or managed by FLC.
- Responsible for the fixing and maintaining of any items associated with church property within capabilities. This could be done through volunteers and/or professional vendors. Must keep Property & Management Team well informed and consult with them throughout each facility repair job or project.
- Responsible for budgetary and spending decisions for maintenance needs, in collaboration with Property Management.
