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Antigo, WI 54409
BUSINESS
Executive Director, CCRC, Wesley Retirement Services, Inc., Contact: Marge King, V.P, Human Resources at mking@wesleyservices.org. Two positions. Wesley Retirement Services, Inc., a leader in resident centered communities fostering active, purposeful living for older adults, has two distinct and challenging opportunities for candidates with CCRC leadership experience and commitment to progressive initiatives in senior services. Both positions are responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all programs, projects and financial matters at each campus. Park Centre, Newton, Iowa - Located in a lovely city just east of Des Moines, Wesley Park Centre offers outstanding opportunity for a servant leader who has knowledge and heart to advance hospitality and choice for residents, while honoring our Christian heritage. Requirements: three years experience at CCRC leadership level; have or be able to obtain Iowa Long Term Care Administrators License. Candidate will be expected to call Newton home, so in addition to excellent salary and benefits package, generous relocation package is also offered. Edgewater, West Des Moines, Iowa - New campus scheduled to open June 2009 is looking for an Executive Director who has knowledge and experience in planning and initiating progressive approaches to senior services. This community has been designed to optimize hospitality and choice for residents while honoring our Christian heritage. Requirements: five years CCRC experience at executive level; have or be able to obtain Iowa Long Term Care Administrators License; understanding and experience of new initiatives (culture change) in nursing home operations. Excellent salary and benefits package, including relocation, is offered. Please email resume.
Operations Coordinator/Executive Assistant, International Institute for Christian Studies, Overland Park, KS. Full-time. Position is critical to expansion/growth of IICS as we place more Christian professors in universities overseas. Responsibilities: manage office operations; coordinate operational projects; provide support/assistance for Executive Leadership Team. Request job description from International Institute for Christian Studies at margaret@iics.com or call 913-962-4422. Requirements: strong organizational skills; good communicator; critical thinking skills; ability to tackle challenging assignments; good management skills; Bachelor’s degree; problem solver; ability to retrieve, organize and deliver information; strong computer skills (MS Office, MS Server and Exchange and Blackbaud database); high energy; detail oriented; ability to manage variety of tasks; effective at multi-tasking; enjoy challenge; work well under pressure; good editing ability; good English language skills; willing to tackle wide range of tasks.
Manager and Food Services Coordinator, Camps With Meaning, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Manager (1.0) and Food Services Coordinator (.5) required for Camp Moose Lake, a small, well maintained facility in southeastern Manitoba, one of three camps operated by Mennonite Church Manitoba. Position available fall 08. Applicants must subscribe to or affirm Mennonite faith statement. Contact Director of Camping Ministries at 204-895-2267 or camps@mennochurch.mb.ca. For job description and further information see www.campswithmeaning.org
Office Coordinator, Russian Ministries, P.O. Box 496, Wheaton, IL, 60189. Russian Ministries, an interdenominational, evangelical Christian organization is seeking an Office Coordinator to provide administrative staff support and coordinate office operations. Qualified candidates must have excellent computer, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and ability to multi-task. Resumes may be sent by mail, or email diane@russian-ministries.org.
Administrative Assistant, Construction for Worldwide Evangelism, Tampa, FL, Contact: Paul Puleo, cwe.fla@verizon.net, 813-877-8420. International Christian ministry seeking person for Tampa office. Some responsibilities include correspondence, dictation, and phone communication. Must have excellent spelling and grammar skills, type 60-80 wpm, 10-key by touch, and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance.
EDUCATION
Director of Development, Niagara Christian Community of Schools, St. Catharines, ON, Contact: Kent D. Warkentin, kwark@niagaracc.com. Private, inter-denominational Christian community of schools rich in tradition and heritage, established in 1932. NCC is confidently moving forward to “impact the world, one student at a time”. Director of Development is responsible for leading all institutional fund raising, including capital, operational, planned giving, corporate and foundation grants. Alumni relations and external institutional communications will also fall under responsibility of this position. NCC is looking for someone with fundraising experience (preferably five years) in a Christian non-profit setting. Applicant should be self-motivated, an excellent communicator, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and be very organized. Undergraduate degree and working knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge Software are a plus. Send resume, letter of intent, and statement of faith as it relates to Christian education. Application inquiries will be accepted until September 19, 2008. Although we thank all applicants in advance for your interest, only those being considered further will be contacted. www.niagaracc.com
Director of Enrollment Management, Niagara Christian Community of Schools, St. Catharines, ON, Kent D. Warkentin, kwark@niagaracc.com. Private, inter-denominational community rich in tradition and heritage, established in 1932. NCC is confidently fulfilling its mission to “educate, equip and empower young difference-makers from around the world with excellence”. Position reports directly to CEO. Responsibilities include: management of prospective families, development of promotional materials (print, video, website), and recruitment of a diverse student body (grade, gender, day/residential, domestic/international). These activities are enhanced by building and maintaining productive relationships around the world with agencies, schools, and individuals of influence, and supported by frequent international travel. Director of Enrollment Management will inspire internal constituents to strive for an attitude of excellence at all times, and therefore have a positive effect on the personality of the school community. Requires strong communication skills (written and verbal), sensitivity to cultural distinctives, respect for sound business practices, and enthusiasm for young people. Resumes and supporting documents will be received as Word format and pdf attachments to email only. NCC will respond only to candidates selected for interview.
Chief Executive Officer, Niagara Christian Community of Schools, 2619 Niagara Parkway, Fort Erie, ON, L2A 5M4, Contact: Lloyd Hogg, Board Chair, lloyd.hogg@sympatico.ca, ncc@niagaracc.com. Private, inter-denominational educational community established 1932. Mission is to “equip, empower and educate young difference-makers from around the world with excellence”. Position will answer directly to Board of Directors. Responsibilities: facilitating and communicating vision and mission of NCC; ensuring that the school is advancing according to “Community Defined” Strategic Plan; work with outstanding administrative team to manage academic and student life programming, enrollment management, development, marketing, external relations, Board of Directors development/liaison, advancement planning, site operations and planning, institutional budget/finance, alumni relations, and new initiatives. Requirements: Master’s degree, at least five years experience, excellent communicator; good understanding of advancement strategies; experience managing diverse employee portfolio; passion for Christian education. Please send letter of introduction, statement of educational philosophy, resume and reference lists. NCC will respond only to those candidates who will be invited for an interview. www.niagaracc.com
HEALTHCARE
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Carousel Pediatrics, Dentistry and Orthodontics, Austin, TX, Contact: Cherilyn Schutze, cschutze@austinkidz.com. Our pediatric practice is looking for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners who want to make a difference. Attractive aspects of our practice include: competitive base salaries with strong incentive program; full or part-time work during day, evening, or weekend; aggressive use of preventive care to dramatically improve health; continuing education through on-site pediatricians and CME program; compassionate care for underprivileged kids who really need you!
Physician’s Assistant, Carousel Pediatrics, Dentistry and Orthodontics, Austin, TX, Contact: Cherilyn Schutze, cschutze@austinkidz.com. Our pediatric practice is looking for Physician's Assistants who want to make a difference. Attractive aspects of our practice include: competitive base salaries with strong incentive program; full or part-time work during day, evening, or weekend; aggressive use of preventive care to dramatically improve health; continuing education through on-site pediatricians and CME program; compassionate care for underprivileged kids who really need you!
Pediatrician, Carousel Pediatrics, Dentistry and Orthodontics, Austin, TX, Contact: Cherilyn Schutze, cschutze@austinkidz.com. Our pediatric practice is looking for pediatricians who want to make a difference. We are in need of enthusiastic, caring pediatricians. Attractive aspects of our practice include competitive base salaries with strong incentive program; full or part-time work during day, evening, or weekend; aggressive use of preventive care to dramatically improve health; continuing education through on-site pediatricians and CME program; compassionate care for underprivileged kids.
MINISTRY
Youth Minister, First Congregational Church of Hudson, 47 Aurora Street, Hudson, OH, 44236. Ideal candidate will be passionate about youth work; able to guide our youth (6th-grade and up) in their faith journey; demonstrated ability to develop and lead exciting fellowship, service, worship, and missions programs; creative, energetic, team player; organized, and excellent communicator. This is a full-time position with compensation above conference guidelines. Our congregation consists of over 1000 professional, family-focused members. While mainstream, we embrace a wide range of theologies. Our historic church is located in the heart of a sophisticated suburban community that mixes New England flavor with Midwest values. Check us out at http://www.hudsonucc.org/comeandsee/comeandsee.html
Contact ydsearch@hudsonucc.org
Youth Minister, Covington United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 222, Covington, IN, 47932, Contact: Tom Hoehner, pastortom4god@sbcglobal.net. We are looking for a full-time associate to be responsible in the areas of children's and youth ministry. We want a young couple with elementary kids. Total compensation package will be around $45,000.
Director of Adult Ministry, Aley United Methodist Church, Beavercreek, OH. Part-time, 16 hours per week staff position. Director is responsible for creating, leading, and managing adult education ministries. Main focus of Adult Ministry is to inspire the Word of God and help educate the congregation through Christian educational ministries. Requirements: desire to serve the Lord through Christian education at Aley; leadership; interpersonal and organization skills; ability to recruit, train, and lead volunteers; knowledge of the scriptures and our Wesleyan United Methodist heritage. Bachelor’s degree in Education and previous experience as a church Director of Adult Ministries (or equivalent) desired. rlinhardt@woh.rr.com, 937-426-3988
Director of Youth and Family Ministry, First United Methodist Church, St. Petersburg, FL, Contact: Patti Adams, padams@fumcsp.org, 727-894-4661. Full-time. Lead Youth and Family Ministries to develop mature Christian youth who learn, serve and share the Gospel. Responsibilities: implement vision of Youth and Family Ministries with help of Youth Council for senior high and middle school, including planning, fellowship meetings and regular meetings with senior high leaders and adult advisors; communicate vision to congregation, youth and community; ensure curriculum/program content is concurrent with goals by teaming with volunteers; anticipate/prepare for growth of Youth and Family Ministry; recruit, train and nurture lay youth leaders; provide group leadership training and skill development; recruit and support lay youth leaders and delegate responsibilities to them; follow up with observations, instructions, and encouragement; oversee Junior High and Senior High youth programs, including worship, spiritual development, education, fellowship, discipleship, evangelism, missions, leadership training, affirmation of youth and support of parents; work with team planning/implementing retreats, events, programs, camps and mission trips for grades 6-12; determine/pursue common ministry goals with other FUMC ministries; commit to professional development; plan/direct senior highs in carrying out Youth Sunday; appoint youth members to Youth Advisory Council and meet monthly to discuss direction/effectiveness of program; organize/lead annual confirmation class; attend Sunday worship services and special events at FUMC; meet with youth one-on-one and in small groups for counseling, mentoring and support; maintain presence with youth/leaders at events, including school plays, sporting events and musicals; be available for counseling and general discussion through maintenance of regular office hours and by special appointment; engage Adult Advisors and Counseling Ministry as needed; become acquainted with and work through/with families to nurture mature Christian faith in youth; teach Sunday School class using approved curriculum; develop and be responsible for Youth and Family Ministries budget; develop/maintain youth ministry presence in various communication tools; work with staff to maintain accurate calendar of ministry events; attend weekly staff meetings; plan, provide and coordinate leadership/curriculum for youth activities, including Junior and Senior High Sunday School programs, youth trips, outings, weekend retreats, concerts, student contact, and periodic day/evening programming; ensure communications are delivered in effective/timely manner. Requirements: strong personal faith in Jesus Christ; commitment to United Methodist Church; membership in First United Methodist Church strongly recommended; minimum 4 years in large church youth ministry; strong organizational/administrative abilities; ability to work in team setting; experience in developing, communicating and implementing vision; ability to be relational with students, parents and adult volunteers; experience recruiting/training adult volunteers; available to work evenings, weekends and extended hours when requested; ability to develop/respect personal boundaries; weekly staff/team meetings required; 1-2 major summer trips (7-12 days) can be expected, as well as weekend retreats throughout course of school year. Email cover letter and resume.
Director of Youth Ministries, First Presbyterian Church, San Mateo, CA. Seeking full-time Director of Youth Ministries to partner with Associate Pastor of Discipleship and dedicated leadership team to provide vision and leadership in ministering to 7th-12th grade youth. Ultimate goal is to lead youth into deeper relationship with Jesus Christ to assist in making decisions youth are faced with in today’s environment. High profile position that has full support of Senior Pastor and Session. Responsibilities: developing personal relationships with students; developing adult leadership team; building small group ministry; working as team with other adults to create opportunities for youth to deepen/strengthen their faith through involvement with rest of the church family. Key is ability to build partnerships with other ministries in the church, particularly Worship and Outreach/Mission. Will supervise full-time Youth Intern. Salary up to DOE $55,000, Medical and Dental $11,825, book allowance $500. Requirements: passion for Christ; deep desire to share the love of Christ with junior high/high school students; Bachelor’s degree; 2 years experience with middle/high school students; ability to utilize modern communication technologies (text messages, web site); ability to work with others in partnerships/teams; administrative/organizational skills such as planning, scheduling, project management and event coordination; creativity/ability to communicate openly; collaborative work style; ability to play an instrument (guitar or piano preferred). 650-342-0875, jgainer@burlpres.org
Director of Children’s Ministries, Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Wichita, KS. Eastminster Presbyterian Church seeks a full-time Director of Children's Ministries to develop strategic plans and implement comprehensive children's ministry programming. Must have a BA degree and five years' experience in ministry with children. For complete job description, go online to www.eastminster.org and click on Resources-Staff Positions Available. Send resume and statement of faith to mprilliman@eastminster.org or fax to 316-634-1496.
Men’s Program Manager, Springs Rescue Mission, 5 West Las Vegas Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, Contact: Lyn Harwell, lynh@mysrm.org. SRM is seeking a Program Manager for our New Life Program (NLP). The NLP is a residential program for men (current capacity approximately 35 men), that lasts approximately one year. Position requires prior successful experience in program development, management, and team building; must have experience with individual and group recovery programs; must be a mature Christian, familiar with God's Word and have the ability to apply biblical principles in everyday life. Position requires counsel of NLP participants, staff development and enrichment, and program development. Requires excellent skills in interpersonal communication, organization, problem solving, innovation, and the ability to contribute within a changing organization. 1-3 years of previous management/supervision, experience working within homeless/mental illness/addiction recovery field is highly desirable, specifically Alcoholics Victorious and 12-step recovery. Job description available at www.mysrm.org.
Director of Youth and Family Ministries, Salem United Methodist Church, Selbyville, DE, Contact: Bruce Cooke, 302-436-8412, salemumchurch@verizon.net. Full-time position bringing youth and their families closer to Christ. Responsible for youth group leadership, family ministry programs and Church School leadership. College degree and Methodist or Wesleyan background preferred. Experience in youth ministry desirable. Salary dependent upon education and experience.
Youth Minister, Community Church, Mountain Lakes, NJ. We are a welcoming UCC faith community in Northern New Jersey. We seek a person of strong Christian faith and knowledge to further develop/lead our junior and senior high youth programs with enthusiasm, warmth and creativity. Strong communication and organizational skills needed. Preaching opportunities possible. Must love working with young people. Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years experience required. Part-time position, approximately 25 hours weekly. Includes housing in home owned by church. Send resume via e-mail to youthministersearch@gmail.com or call 973-334-6500. $18,000
MUSIC
Minister of Music Ministries, Cannon United Methodist Church, Snellville, GA. Rapidly growing 3,000-member congregation located near Atlanta, Georgia. Requirements: extensive experience leading blended and contemporary worship services; excellent administrative skills; spiritual maturity; strong interpersonal and management skills; ability to work on collaborative leadership team; advanced academic degree in music a plus. Programs currently in place include adult choir, adult praise band with choral group, youth choirs, several children's choirs, orchestra, and handbell choir. Position will provide leadership to Associate Minister of Music, Organist, and Pianist, as well as two volunteer Directors of Children’s Music. Ordination not required. Please submit résumé in confidence to HumanResource@CannonChurch.org.
Organist, Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church, 12312 S. 88th Ave., Palos, Park, IL, 60464. Responsibilities: provide organ music for all Sunday morning worship services; provide organ music for special services such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve and other special services as scheduled by Session; accompany church choirs at rehearsals and on Sundays or special services; arrange for substitutes in cooperation with Director of Music Ministry; accompany singers/instrumentalists as assigned by Director of Music Ministry for summer services and other services as needed; provide organ accompaniment for church funerals and church weddings, including rehearsal, except when Session has approved alternative organist; calling organ company when repairs/maintenance are required; inform church office of such times, as well as Director of Music Ministry. Immediate supervisor is Director of Music Ministry. Organist works with Pastors and Director of Music Ministries to plan music for worship services as needed. Attend staff and worship staff meetings as available. 708-448-5220
Director of Music, First Baptist Church, 1570 North Danville Bypass, Danville, KY, 40422. Part-time. Responsible for planning, conducting, and overseeing comprehensive program of music for the church. Bachelor's degree is required with 3–5 years experience preferred. First Baptist Church is located in beautiful central Kentucky in a new facility. We are seeking a God-called person who loves music ministry and is a self starter, mature in spirit, a team player, and able to plan and lead. Please send resumes to Music Search Committee, or email colleen@fbcdanville.org
Worship Pastor, Canyon Del Oro Baptist Church, Tuscan, AZ. Worship Pastor shepherds music ministries of CDOBC, exercising gifts and talents to the glory of God, and gives oversight to “Front Door” ministry which includes visitor follow-up and integration of new people into the body. Worship responsibilities: facilitate/enhance worship and praise using Scripture as guide; manage music/worship resources of CDOBC (budget, people, and facilities); keep informed on music methods, materials, promotions and administration; use as many people and their talents as feasible; promote a grateful heart of praise; recruit, develop and train core of lay leadership; work in partnership with Senior Pastor; plan/execute seasonal productions; give oversight/direction to GLOW ministry and Youth Ministry music programs; oversight/training of sound and technical support volunteers; oversee issues related to the sanctuary. Front Door Ministry responsibilities: oversight of ushers and greeters; create system to manage information/communication regarding new people; give leadership to ‘Front Door’ ministry and help recruit for this ministry; create positive ways to welcome visitors and inform them about CDOBC. Requires bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years experience. jpenick@cdobaptist.org 520-297-3900
Worship Leader, St. James’ Episcopal Church, 96 East Genesee, Skaneateles, NY. Part-time. We are a growing congregation seeking to renew/ignite our contemporary service under leadership of a skilled, faithful, and dynamic worship leader. We are looking for a team-oriented passionate follower of Jesus Christ who will help us develop cutting-edge worship services. We are looking for a leader who is talented with a variety of musical and artistic genres, and who can engage the congregation in worship. Responsibilities include directing rehearsals of our band; recruiting new band members; researching/selecting music; working closely with Rector (senior pastor) in worship design; introducing new music to the church; and understanding use of audio and video technology. Must be a strong team player, excellent communicator, and effective at motivating/encouraging others; must also be gifted and proficient vocally and instrumentally. If you would like to explore a call to this unique opportunity, please contact our Rector (Senior Pastor) at 315-685-7600 or email stjamesmanager@verizon.net. Send letter of interest and resume. www.stjameschurch.us
Worship Leader, Trinity United Methodist Church, 31st Ave. & Glendale, Phoenix, AZ, Contact: Pastor Deborah Lerner, 602-973-1276 x112 office, 602-370-7642 cell, revlerner@hotmail.com. Trinity UMC seeks part-time worship leader and lead vocalist/instrumentalist for one Sunday service, 10:30 a.m. starting September 1. Prefer keyboard/piano or guitar. Previous experience as worship leader or sub is required. One rehearsal, presently Thursday evening. We have funding to pay two other musicians, usually drums and bass.
Associate Minister of Music, North Raleigh United Methodist Church, 8501 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615, Contact: David Clift, jobs@nrumc.org. NRUMC holds one contemporary and two traditional Sunday morning worship services, and currently includes 16 ensembles in its music ministry. Successful candidate will have skills and work ethic to serve in a multi-faceted role, including organist; accompanist for both traditional and contemporary ensembles; director of various groups, including beginning-to-intermediate handbells and various age-specific vocal and chime choirs. Bachelor’s degree or higher in music is expected, along with relevant work experience. Send resume as well as three current references and contact information for each; cover letter describing your interest in this opportunity, including brief comments on your faith journey, interest in ministering through music, challenges you have encountered working with volunteers/staff, experience/interest in handbells, organ, conducting, and accompanying, your views on different styles of worship. Although a single full-time position is envisioned, multiple part-time positions may also be considered. Those who wish to be considered for part-time work must explain their areas of interest. NRUMC is blessed with a talented and supportive staff, along with a caring and active 1700-member congregation that passionately supports music ministries. Deadline September 30, 2008. www.nrumc.org
SOCIAL SERVICE
MISCELLANEOUS
Media Production Coordinator, Brookwood Church, Simpsonville, South Carolina. Full-time salaried position. Requirements: five years experience in creative arts media (or equivalent), with preference given for candidates with non-profit or large church experience; 5+ years combined experience in creative arts to include: communications, graphics design, marketing, video, lighting, stage design, sound and/or web-site design. At least three years of experience must be hands-on; Associates degree in related area of study, with Bachelors degree preferred, with additional years of proven experience considered in lieu of degrees earned; experience in creating, managing and delivering multi-sensory experience through media arts; ability to distribute projects across teams of staff/volunteers; creative, intuitive and artistic; passion for excellence; able to provide examples (electronic, audio/visual, or hard-copy) that show innovation which were created/managed by candidate; understanding of management of spending; knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office XP, Internet and Outlook Web Access, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, DreamWeaver, FlashPro, PHP, Final Cut Pro, Motion, SQL Databases, DVD Studio Pro, Adobe Premier 1.5, AfterEffects, or technology equivalents; respectable; self-controlled; generous; honorable; seeking personal spiritual growth and encourages growth in others; people coordination, delegation and motivational skills; organization and follow-up skills; deadline driven; communication and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities: manage media responsibilities of Brookwood by collaborating with Communications Director, as well as pastoral staff to take ideas and transform them into multi-sensory media experience; identify/assimilate new technologies to reach our congregation; oversee production and media departments to provide creative technical support for all worship services and productions; collaborate with and manage efforts of employees, peers, and outside contractors in ministry areas of audio, lighting, staging, video production and other technical arts; direct Video Team in creation of ministry-related video pieces; direct taping/photographing of events such as baptisms, outreach, adult, and children’s events; direct editing of raw video into final presentations; develop teams of volunteers; work with Communications director on service planning and creative enhancement; coordinates production and media in effort to provide quality internet presence for Brookwood; continually research trends/developments in technology, creativity and communication, and implements changes needed. If interested in applying, please send resume to nina.mitchell@brookwoodchurch.org