Employment opportunities
Church of the Brethren
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- Pastoral/staff openings in churches (many locations)
- Districts
Southern Pennsylvania District, District Executive (New Oxford, Pennsylvania)
Full-time position available January 1, 2014. The district's mission is "to create New Testament communities committed to personal transformation through Jesus Christ." See the complete position description
Atlantic Southeast District Executive Minister (Sebring, Florida)
Part-time position available July 1, 2013. The preferred candidate is a spiritually wise pastoral leader who offers inspiration and works collaboratively to envision the work of the district. See the complete position description - Manager, Office of Global Mission and Service (Elgin, Illinois)
The Church of the Brethren is seeking an individual to fill a full-time salaried position of manager, Office of Global Mission and Service (GMS). This position reports directly to the executive director of GMS and is responsible for administrative processes assigned by the executive director for areas including GMS, Brethren Volunteer Service and Global Food Crisis.
Major responsibilities include development of unit-wide synergies among GMS programs, coordination of staff meetings, and cross-promotion of activities in internal and external communications. Additional responsibilities include responding to general inquiries; promoting financial support of GMS; facilitating the functioning of the Mission Advisory Committee; assisting in creation and development of GMS promotional materials for publication, displays, videos, presentations, and booths; facilitating multiple tasks including financial processes of the GMS office, international travel, mission worker speaking tours, internal and external communications and mission worker communication; maintaining extensive files and records; carrying responsibilities for unit-wide organizational functions; and being a knowledgeable resource on international travel.
Required skills and knowledge include strong communication and organizational skills; skilled competency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; ability to problem solve, exercise good judgment, prioritize tasks; ability to work both collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision; ability to maintain confidentiality; appreciation for the church’s role in mission with an awareness of mission operations; ability to act within a multicultural and multigenerational team environment; and ability to interact gracefully with the public.
Three to five years executive administrative experience is required with a preference in a not-for-profit environment. A Bachelor’s Degree or other education relevant to the position is required. Applications will be received beginning immediately and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Qualified candidates are invited to request the application form and complete job description by contacting:
Office of Human Resources
Church of the Brethren
1451 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
800-323-8039 ext. 367 – humanresources@brethren.org - Volunteer Kitchen Assistant, Zigler Hospitality Center (New Windsor, Maryland)
The Church of the Brethren is seeking an individual to fill a volunteer kitchen assistant position. This position works directly with the head cook and is located at the Zigler Hospitality Center in New Windsor, Maryland.
The volunteer kitchen assistant assists in the preparation of food for guests of the Zigler Hospitality Center and works in the dish room following all sanitation and health department rules and regulations as prescribed by the head cook.
Kitchen responsibilities include: assisting in proper handling of food, preparing and replenishing food for salad bar and desserts cleaning and set up, snack preparation and other assignments as prescribed by head cook.
Dish Room responsibilities include: operating and cleaning dishwashing machine; sorting, stacking and putting away dishes, pre-soaking/rinsing and cleaning silverware, glasses and dishes, and other assignments prescribed by head cook.
The preferred candidate will have experience assisting in a kitchen environment and must be able to lift a limit of 35 lbs and exercise care in handling sharp equipment and power operated equipment.
This position is located at the Zigler Hospitality Center in New Windsor, MD.
Applications will be received and reviewed beginning immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates are invited to request the application packet and complete job description by contacting:
Deborah Brehm
Office of Human Resources
Church of the Brethren
1451 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120-1694
800-323-8039, ext 367
humanresources@brethren.org
Gather ′Round and Shine
- Managing Editor, Shine curriculum (Elkhart, IN - .5 to 1 FTE, salaried)
The Managing Editor manages contracts, guides all pieces of this multi-component children’s curriculum through the production process, attends to administrative details, relates to freelance writers and editors, and serves on various Shine committees. See the complete job posting.
Bethany Theological Seminary
Brethren colleges
- Openings at Bridgewater College
- Openings at Elizabethtown College
- Openings at Juniata College
- Openings at Manchester University
- Openings at McPherson College
- Openings at University of LaVerne
Of particular note at the University of LaVerne:
Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs The Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs will provide support and assistance to the Provost for all faculty affairs as well as units witin the Academic Affairs Division that directly support faculty professional development, the teaching and learning process, the assessment of teaching and learning, WASC accreditation, faculty scholarship, research and creative work and associated support services. The AP will supervise the Associate Vice Presidents, the Director of the Library, the Director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and the Director of Sponsored Programs.
Director for the Center of the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.
The Director manages the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and works collaboratively with academic leadership and faculty to develop and implement faculty development programming, instructional technology initiatives, pedagogical innovations, action research, manages university wide assessment, and provides expert leadership to the Provost and the Academic Affairs Team.
Brethren homes
- Director of Activities at Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village (Boonsboro, Maryland)
Position is responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of recreational activities for Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village residents. Experience and/or certification in therapeutic recreation preferred. Resumes may be submitted to: Cassandra Weaver, Vice President of Operations, cweaver@fkhv.org. In addition to resume we must receive a completed employment application. Applications may be submitted on-line or completed in person. For more information please go to www.fkhv.org. - Chaplain (part-time) at the Palms of Sebring (central Florida)
Minister to our seniors in our Health Care Center. Familiarity with senior ministries in a skilled nursing or assisted living environment would be preferable. Hospital ministry would also be helpful. Apply at www.palmsofsebring.com or submit your resume to 863-385-2385.
Camps
- Please pray for our camps and staff!
Church of the Brethren Benefit Trust
On Earth Peace
Other Brethren-related Organizations
- General Secretary/President, National Council of Churches (NCC)
The general secretary/president serves as executive leader with overall responsibility for personnel, deploying resources to achieve priorities, organizational and board development, fundraising, vision-setting, long-range planning, financial management, external relationships, and thoughtful leadership. Additional information can be found at www.ncccusa.org/pdfs/GSprofile.pdf and www.ncccusa.org/pdfs/GSjobdescription.pdf. The deadline for applications is July 8. Applications should be sent to Alisa Lewis, director of human resources, United Church of Christ, at lewisam@ucc.org, or by mail to 700 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115.
