Opportunities in our Synod and beyond

Openings for pastor/deacon calls here!

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How to add an open position

We will post your open positions for 6 weeks (or less if you let us know...) If you would like to add a listing, please email Susan the following:

  • name of position 
  • full time or part time
  • name of church/ministry and city
  • a link to your website where position description/how to apply may be found
  • application deadline 

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Director of Worship and Faith Formation

  • Full time with annual salary of $65,000 - $80,000 plus benefits.  
  • at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Reno NV
  • Worship design and implementation is 80% of the job. The Director also supports the volunteer Faith Formation Team (20%).  A specific denominational background is not required but a familiarity with the ELCA is preferred.  
  • Good Shepherd is an open and affirming congregation.
  • The successful candidate will be able to begin as soon as January 2026 or as late as August 2026. See www.goodshepherdreno.org for more details including job description and background information on the church and the region.  
  • To apply, send letter of interest and resume to jobs@goodshepherdreno.org   

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Office & Communications Administrator

  • Part-time (20 hours/week) at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Seattle.
  • The Office & Communications Administrator serves as an integral part of a small and mighty team. Primary responsibilities include serving as a point of contact for a small congregation that empowers lay ministry; providing basic administrative support; and managing communications on behalf of the congregation, church staff and leadership team, including partnering with the Pastor and the Music Director to produce weekly bulletins and congregation emails.
  • This is a flexible, hybrid position, working 20 hours per week with negotiable benefits including 10 days of vacation per year. Find the full job announcement here. Priority given to applications received prior to September 4, 2025.

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Administrative Assistant

  • Part time at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Ballard/Seattle
  • The wage is $25.50/hour, 10am-3pm Monday -Thursday
  • Looking for a personable individual to help manage our office and facilities. The person in this role is greeting
    people, answering phones and questions, making sure the facility is welltaken care of and orderly (we do have a janitor and facilities crew), assisting the Administrator along with occasionally assisting other staff.
  • Find the full position description - and how to apply here: https://ourredeemers.net/wp-content/uploads/Administrative-Assistant-Position.pdf

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Childcare Center and Preschool Director

  • Full time at Ballard First Lutheran Church Childcare Center and Preschool, Seattle
  • Minimum salary $75,000/year, negotiable DOE.
  • We are searching for someone who is kind and compassionate, has a love for teaching young children as well as great leadership skills, who can continue planting the seeds of love, hope, and faith in the children of today so they may grow into confident, caring, sensitive, and inventive children of God as they move into elementary school. Find full position description here.
  • All applicants should include a resume, cover letter, and two professional references in an email to Jordyn Perr at office@bflcs.org by September 1st, 2025. 

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Children, Youth & Family Ministry Leader

  • St. Matthew's in Renton is seeking a new ministry partner.
  • Part-time position, possibly full-time ministry with needs and capacity that evolves.
  • The CYF leader will join a supportive pastoral team and congregation eager to grow in love, justice, and joyful community.
  • We’re looking for someone ready to imagine and co-create new models of ministry that uplift the gifts of young people, their families, and the leaders themselves.
  • Find the full job description here:Children, Youth & Family Ministry Position Opening

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Bookkeeper

  • We are seeking an experienced bookkeeper to serve 5 congregations in the East King Conference. This is an exciting, innovative opportunity to participate in a collaborative venture among churches to share resources, improve efficiencies and broaden our witness to the Eastside community. The position can work remotely with occasional on site visits.
  • See the position description here: https://www.eastsidelutherancc.org/about/elcc-bookkepper-job-description
  • A resume and letter of application may be sent to accountant@salc.church. Applications will be considered until August 15 or until the position is filled.

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Children Youth and Family / Communications Coordinator

  • Full-time at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Kennewick, WA
  • Find the position description/how to apply here: https://thelordoflife.org/job-opportunity/
  • Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until filled
  • NOTE: this position is open to lay and rostered individuals.

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Director of Children & Youth Ministry

  • Part time at Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church in Mukilteo, WA - www.pointeofgracechurch.org
  • We are excited to begin the next phase of our journey in Children and Youth Ministry. We are seeking a part-time Director of Children and Youth Ministry to help lead us in these important next steps. This position is estimated at 20 hours per week. Depending on qualifications, the salary may be up to $20 per hour.
  • See the full position description HERE.
  • Please contact Pastor Coe Hutchison (pastor@pointeofgracechurch.org, (425) 263-8730) for more info and/or to submit a resume and letter of application. Receiving applications until July 31.

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Children, Youth and Family Minister

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Musicians

  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) located on Mercer Island,  is auditioning singers and instrumentalists to support its expanding musical offerings in worship. Musicians should be comfortable with both solo and ensemble performance in a wide variety of musical styles – from traditional hymnody and contemporary Christian songs to folk, jazz and world music. Musicians are paid a stipend ranging from $100 to $125 per service (which includes music preparation, and an approximately one-hour rehearsal prior to the service time). Frequency of scheduling is flexible. This may include one to two Sundays per month, seasonal midweek services or other opportunities.  Holy Trinity www.htlcmi.org is a Reconciling in Christ congregation, which means that we welcome all (LGBTQIA+) to join us in worship, mission and fellowship and are committed to racial equity. You do not need to be a member of HTLC to apply. If interested, please go to the following link: https://forms.gle/FPr6nup4MqF3ZYS19

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Various Positions at Compass Housing Alliance

At Compass, our team is deeply driven by our mission, vision, and values and we seek to offer stability, growth, and community in all we do. Whether we work in direct service or in support of the mission in administration and operations, we’re all seeking to better our community. We’re looking to welcome people to our team that are passionate, skilled, and enjoy a little light-heartedness in their work environment. Consider joining our team - find a current listing of openings here: https://www.compasshousingalliance.org/employment/