Employment Opportunities

Opportunities in our Synod and beyond

Looking for open pastor/deacon calls? Go 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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Financial Services Officer

• Full time working in the Region 1 Financial Services Office
• This office serves the six Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Synods of the Pacific Northwest (which includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska) who equip and connect their congregations, people, communities and ministries.
• In cooperation with management of the six synods, the Financial Services Officer is responsible for all areas of fiscal administration for the six synods and their ministries. The Financial Services Officer will interact with each synod’s executive management as well as their administrative staff, synod personnel, committee members and outside auditors.
• Find the complete job listing (and how to apply) here
• Completed applications due November 1st.

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Music Director/Pianist/Organist

• Part time at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Snohomish (10-15 hours per week)
• Select, prepare and play all piano music (organ, guitar and other instruments are
  desirable) for traditional/blended ELCA Lutheran worship service and special programs
  that align with scripture readings and liturgical season. (Weekly Sunday Worship Services, special seasonal services, weddings and funerals)
• Support special music programs and events. Coordinate and select choir music and accompany choir during church services and practices. Collaborate with Pastor and worship team. Identify, recruit, nurture and develop musical groups within the church.
  Compensation - $13,000-$19,000/year (benefits are negotiable within the total Compensation) Also includes 4 paid Sunday Service vacation days/year, Sick leave/bereavement,
• To apply, please send resume to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5511 64th st. SE, Snohomish, WA 98290
  Phone : 425-334-1220 / Email: swanstrail@outlook.com

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Organist

• Part time position (15-20 hours/week) at First Lutheran of West Seattle
• The organist is expected to play for all Sunday services, as well as Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Great Vigil of Easter and other festivals occasionally. The organist attends all choir rehearsals during the program year, and plays for all weddings and funerals held at the church.
• Familiarity with a mechanical action/tracker pipe organ (1976 two manual pedal Noack organ with 23 ranks in gallery & a 2002 one manual Noack chapel pedal organ with 4 ranks). The position requires roughly 15-20 hours a week, annual salary 17K to 25K based on qualifications and experience. We also desire a candidate with an AGO playing certificate or 3-5 years private organ study, and experience regularly playing traditional liturgical worship.
• Please send resume First Lutheran Church of West Seattle, 4105 California Avenue SW, Seattle, 98116, 206-935-6530, email Steve Liang s.liang@flcws.org or Pastor Bryon Hansen, b.hansen@flcws.org

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Executive Director

• Full time at Christikon in Montana 
• Interested applicants should submit a resume/vita and a cover letter stating their relationship to church camping ministry and why they are interested in pursuing this particular call at Christikon. (Candidates will eventually be asked to provide references, but we are not requesting them initially.)
• The preferred deadline for submission of applications is October 4, 2024, though applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.
• Please submit your resume/vita and a cover letter to edsearch@christikon.org.
• Click here to view/download the Executive Director Job Description.

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Director of Youth & Family Ministries

• Full time at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church in Sammamish
• Find the position description and how to apply HERE

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Organist / Pianist

• Part time at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Issaquah
• Weekly Sunday Service at 10 AM, plus 6 services per year in a senior living facility, 4 Seasonal Holidays, and 5 Lenten Midweek Services.
• The church has an Allen Digital Computer Organ and a 6 ft. Samick Grand Piano. 
• Salary range is $15-16,000 annually with four weeks of paid vacation.
• To apply, send resume, contact info. for two references, and audio/video links to Cynthia Delaney, office@oslcissaquah.org, or call 425-392-4169 for more information.
• Position description is available here https://oslcissaquah.org/2024/06/10/job-opening-part-time-organist-pianist/

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Church Administrator

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/