Employment opportunities

Church of the Brethren

• Pastoral/staff openings in churches (many locations)
   
• Districts - there are no positions at this time
   
• Archival intern, Brethren Historical Library and Archives (Elgin, Illinois)
  Work assignments will include processing archival materials, writing descriptive inventories, preparing books for cataloging, responding to reference requests, and assisting researchers in the library. Professional contacts may include attending archival and library conferences and workshops, visits to libraries and archives in the Chicago area, and participation in a Brethren Historical Committee meeting. See full position description and application information here (Word doc).
   
• Director for Intercultural Ministries (Elgin, Illinois)
  The Church of the Brethren is seeking an individual to fill the role of director for Intercultural Ministries. This full time position is part of a dynamic team of leaders in the office of Congregational Life Ministries and will be integral in developing intercultural ministries throughout the church.
  
  Responsibilities of the director for Intercultural Ministries will include strengthening the intercultural competence of the Church of the Brethren at all levels; relating to, advocating for and integrating the gifts, experiences and needs of non-dominant cultural groups within the Church of the Brethren; assisting established congregations toward greater diversity; resourcing church planting efforts; calling and working effectively with appropriate advisory groups; participating in the development of financial strategies to support intercultural ministries; and proactively articulating the vision for and reinforcing the commitment to a church which is multicultural.
  
  The preferred candidate will demonstrate Christian character, commitment to the values and practices of the Church of the Brethren, a disciplined spiritual life, biblical rootedness, the flexibility to work collaboratively within a wide variety of contexts, intercultural competence, experience in leading new initiatives, and the ability to follow an idea through from conception to implementation.
  The preferred candidate will have expertise in group dynamics and facilitation, teaching, public speaking, strategic planning, and project development. Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal competency are required. Bilingual Spanish and English skills preferred.
  
  The selected candidate will work as part of a team, utilize a variety of computer and digital technologies, represent the Mission and Ministry Board, attend to self-care and continuing education, efficiently manage a complex workload, participate in regular processes of review and priority-setting, and understand this position as part of a larger vocational commitment.
  
  This position is reportable to the Executive Director of Congregational Life Ministry and is based at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Illinois.
  
  Applications will be received beginning immediately and will be reviewed beginning February 13, 2012, with interviews commencing in February and continuing until the position is filled. Qualified candidates are invited to request the application form and complete job description, submit a résumé and letter of application, and to request three references to send letters of recommendation to:
  
  Office of Human Resources
  Church of the Brethren
  1451 Dundee Avenue
  Elgin, IL 60120-1694
  Phone: 1-800-323-8039, Ext. 258; E-mail: humanresources@brethren.org
  
  
• Manager, Global Food Crisis Fund and Emerging Global Mission Fund (Elgin, Illinois)
  Seeking an individual for a ¾ time salaried position with benefits to provide oversight and administration of the Global Food Crisis Fund and Emerging Global Mission Fund. This includes fundraising, grant making, and education and support of the Church of the Brethren regarding hunger issues. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred in sustainable agriculture, economic development, community development, or related field. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to take initiative without regular supervision. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to travel. Understanding of budget management required; experience with grant management preferred. Experience in word processing, database, and spreadsheet software. Knowledge of Church of the Brethren heritage, theology, and polity strongly preferred. Interested candidates may request an application packet and full job description by contacting:
  
  Director of Human Resources
  Church of the Brethren
  1451 Dundee Avenue
  Elgin, IL 60120
  mjflorysteury@brethren.org
  
  
• Coordinator of Workcamps and Volunteer Recruitment (Elgin, Illinois)
  Seeking individual for a full-time salaried position to provide oversight and administration of Youth and Young Adult workcamps. Supports recruitment of volunteers for Brethren Volunteer Service. Applicant will need the following: Experience in leading during workcamps or mission trips; experience working with youth; strong interpersonal skills and an ability to take initiative without regular supervision; experience working in a team; Excellent organizational skills; demonstrated ability in communication skills (verbal/written); demonstrated ability in providing faith/spiritual leadership in group settings; experience in word processing, database, and spreadsheet software. In addition the candidate will be well-grounded in Church of the Brethren heritage, theology, and practices and able to articulate and operate out of the vision of the Mission and Ministry Board of the Church of the Brethren, Inc. Recruitment experience in a college or equivalent volunteer service setting preferred. Understanding of managing a budget required. Experience managing a budget preferred. Willingness to travel extensively. Bachelor’s degree expected, Masters degree or equivalent work experience helpful but not required.
   
  The position is open until filled. Qualified candidates should request an application packet from the following:
   
  Debbie Brehm
  Human Resources program assistant
  Church of the Brethren
  1451 Dundee Ave
  Elgin, IL 60120-1694
  847-742-5100 X 258
  humanresources@brethren.org

Brethren Press/MennoMedia

• Project manager needed to develop new Sunday school curriculum for children and youth to be published by MennoMedia and Brethren Press. Must be willing to gather information and effectively lead a collaborative curriculum development process that spans several denominations. Responsibilities also include project oversight, staff recruitment and supervision. Must have experience or education in theology, Christian education, or publishing. Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. Full-time, salaried position for the length of the project, projected to be four to six years, including project development time.
  
  Preference given to candidates who can work out of a MennoMedia or Mennonite Church office and to candidates affiliated with a Mennonite or Church of the Brethren congregation. Click here for complete job description and here for an application (PDF file). Application review begins at the end of February.

Gather ′Round

• No positions are open.

Bethany Theological Seminary

• Openings at Bethany

Brethren colleges

• Openings at Bridgewater College
• Openings at Elizabethtown College
• Openings at Juniata College
• Openings at Manchester College
• Openings at McPherson College
• Openings at University of LaVerne

Brethren homes

• Fahrney Keedy Home and Village, a Church of the Brethren retirement community near Boonsboro, Md., seeks an administrator. This position is responsible for day-to-day operations of 106 skilled bed and 32 assisted living bed units in accordance with regulations that govern long-term and assisted living facilities. Candidates must hold a current unencumbered nursing facility Administrator’s License for the State of Maryland. For additional information visit www.fkhv.org. Send resumes or applications to Cassandra Weaver, Vice President of Operations, 301-671-5014, cweaver@fkhv.org.
  
  
• Pinecrest Community, a Church of the Brethren retirement community in Mount Morris, Ill., seeks a director of Advancement/Marketing with the general purpose to develop, coordinate, and monitor overall fundraising strategy for solicitation, cultivation, and closing of major and planned gifts and manage relationships with donors, congregations, and prospects. The position also oversees capital campaigns, direct mail, and social media appeals, and advancement communications; maintains and expands 50-60 major donor relationships; expands the Century II Club, the planned giving society of Pinecrest Community; is an active leader in the organization as part of the administrative team and works closely with the Board of Directors, Foundation Board, and community volunteers. Requirements include minimum of a bachelor’s degree; preferred five years of fundraising experience with two years supervisory experience and understanding of retirement and long-term care communities. Skills and abilities include coordinating and/or directing a variety of complex tasks and assignments simultaneously; oral and written communication skills; management skills; ability to deliver individual and group presentations; energy and vision to take the advancement function to the next level; ability to motivate self and others with strong relationship skills; ability to work individually or collaboratively; working knowledge of general business operations in a nonprofit, social service, or similar environment; responsibility for departmental budget; fluency in fundraising software; working knowledge of MS Office. Pinecrest offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. The position description is posted at www.iwdcob.org. Resumes should be sent electronically to vmarshall@pinecrestcommunity.org or mailed to Pinecrest Community, Attn: Victoria Marshall, 414 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris, IL 61054.

Camps

•  Camp Peaceful Pines, Camp Superintendent (application deadline March 1, 2012)
   
• Camp Pine Lake in Eldora, Iowa, outdoor ministry center for Northern Plains District, seeks four energetic, hard working, nature-loving people to join the 2012 summer staff. Applicants must be flexible, willing to work as a team, love children, and have a deep desire to share God’s love. Summer staff will live and work at the camp June 1-Aug. 15; serve in all capacities on a rotation of property, kitchen, and programming preparation work during outside rentals; and as full-time counselors during all Church of the Brethren camps. Applicants must be 19 years of age and out of high school with one year of college or equivalent. Some counseling experience and/or work with children is preferred, as well as previous involvement in organized church activities. A formal training weekend or retreat will be required, as well as participation in summer-long team building and Bible study meetings. Compensation is $1,500 to be paid in monthly stipends or directly to an educational institution in the form of a scholarship. Room and board is provided. Application materials include the application form, essay worksheet, and two letters of reference--one character and one professional. Each applicant will be interviewed by current camp staff. Each staff member will go through a complete background check. Deadline is March 1. To apply contact Camp Pine Lake for more information: camppinelake@heartofiowa.net or 641-939-5334, or bwlewczak@netins.net or 515-240-0060.

Church of the Brethren Benefit Trust

• No positions are open.

On Earth Peace

• On Earth Peace, an agency of the Church of the Brethren, is seeking a full-time Executive Director. The Executive Director has the overall strategic and operational responsibility for On Earth Peace’s staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. S/he will have a deep knowledge of the organization’s core programs, operations, and business plans. The responsibilities and duties will include long-term strategic planning, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance, administration, fundraising and resource development, marketing, and communications. See the complete Executive Director job description. Find out more about On Earth Peace.