Job Openings

Find job openings for congregations and ministry partners within the synod on this page.

If you are interested in posting a job here, please read the guidelines and instructions at the bottom of this page.

Synod Positions

Synod Youth Ministry Event Coordinator
Southeastern Minnesota Synod Office, Northfield
Contracted, stipendiary and part-time
Posted October 8, 2024

The Synod Youth Ministry Event Coordinator will work in collaboration with Office of the Bishop staff and youth ministry leaders from congregations throughout the synod to plan and implement regular synod-wide and conference-based youth ministry events for middle and high school aged students. Events should foster faith formation, connection between students throughout the synod, and encourage local collaboration. The complete description, including application instructions, is available here.

Faith Formation & Family

Part-time Coordinator for Christian Education
Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Spring Valley
Part-time
Posted March 19, 2025

This is a ministry leadership position that bears primary responsibility for faith-developing activities for children and adults for Our Savior's Lutheran Church Spring Valley, MN. Qualifications: The Part-time Coordinator for Christian Education will have a sense of call that is grounded in an understanding and appreciation of Lutheran theology and a passion for the spiritual growth of people of all ages, particularly with children. There must be demonstrated experience in leadership, working with volunteers, recruiting, organizing and supporting a collaborative team. A background check will be required. Faith Life Expectations: It is expected that the Part-time Coordinator for Christian Education will participate regularly with worship, prayer and congregational activities. Compensation: The time required is estimated at 15 hours weekly, based on an annual calendar of activity that may have seasonal variation. Salary is to be contractually agreed upon at the outset of employment, and will be reviewed annually. 

A full job description can be found here. Please send a cover letter and resume to Sherry Wendt at swendtoslc@gmail.com.

 

Sunday School Coordinator
Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Austin, Minnesota
Part time - 10 hours/week, $20/hour start
Posted November 04, 2024

The primary purpose of this position is to organize, coordinate, and supervise Sunday School for Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (OSL) of Austin, Minnesota. The Sunday School Coordinator must have a passion for Christian education, excellent administrative and communication skills, and a firm commitment to the discipleship of Jesus Christ. The position is approximately 10 hours per week / $20 per hour to start. The possibility of additional hours will be considered based upon the skills and talents of the candidate and may include curriculum development and other facets of Christian education in the future.   

Additional information regarding this postition can be requested and responses to this post can be submitted to: oslc@oursaviorsaustin.org

 

 

Mission & Outreach

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Office & Support

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Music and Worship

Worship and Music Coordinator
St. John's Lutheran Church (Kasson)
Half-time
Posted March 18, 2025

The Worship and Music Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, directing and implementing the vision, strategy and innovations in the ministries around the worship services of the church in conjunction and coordination with the pastors and other members of the worship teams. This is a developing role for St. John’s and will be flexible to the needs of the church and the abilities of the person in this role. This staff member will be involved in volunteer recruitment, especially musicians. This is a developing and evolving role. The full job description is available here. An annual review will seek to further develop this position. You may contact the office at office@stjohnskasson.org or 507-634-7110.

 

Other Opportunities

Summer CPE Internship Program
Mayo Clinic (Rochester)
Posted March 20, 2025

Mayo Clinic has openings in our Summer 2025 CPE Internship program in Rochester, MN.  We no longer have tuition charges.  This 11-week course starts at the beginning of June and ends in mid-August. Please see our website for more information, or contact Chelsie Bertsinger (cpeprogram@mayo.edu) with any questions. college.mayo.edu/academics/health-sciences-education

 

Outside of the Synod

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Job Listing Guidelines and Instructions:

Only ELCA or ELCA-affiliated organizations are eligible to list job openings on this website. Congregational openings are restricted to ELCA congregations in the Southeastern Minnesota Synod. Ministry partners (colleges, seminaries, camps, etc.) outside of the synod may be published at our discretion. Pastoral openings may not be submitted.

Please include the following information:

  • Your church or organization name
  • Position title
  • Number of hours (e.g. part-time, full-time, 20 hours a week, etc.)
  • Brief job description (50 words or less) and/or method of getting a full job description
  • Application deadline
  • Instructions on how to apply (i.e. church contact information, link to a website with the application process, etc.)

Please send the above information to the Director of Communications, Ashley Corbett.

*You are responsible for notifying the synod office when the position should be taken off the site. If no other instructions are provided, the listing will be taken off after the application deadline has lapsed or after 30 days if no deadline is given.