JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren (Elgin, Ill.) is seeking a full-time office administrator. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent office work experience. This position requires a person who enjoys working with people; has a professional, positive mannerism; has an understanding of office administration and bookkeeping; has exceptional organizational skills; is very detail-oriented and has the ability to prioritize workloads; and is proficient with and/or adept at learning computer systems and applications. Impeccable follow-up abilities are a must. Candidates should have strong English verbal and written communications skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Google Docs and PowerChurch software is a plus, but not a requirement. Experience with a faith community is preferred. Respect for all individuals regardless of background or affiliation is required. Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus. A willingness to learn basic Spanish phrases and a fluency in English is required. To apply, send a letter of interest, resumé, three professional references, and salary-range expectation to Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, ATTN: Donna March, 783 West Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120, or at hiring@hacob.org. Members of Highland Avenue are not eligible to apply due to a conflict of interest.
 
The Church of the Brethren is seeking an individual to fill a part-time (40 hours biweekly) salaried position of manager of the Global Food Initiative Fund (GFIF). This position reports directly to the executive director of Global Mission and is responsible for providing oversight and administration of the Global Food Initiative Fund and coordinates hunger-based programming with Global Mission, particularly with sister churches. This position is based in Elgin and can be remote with some travel required. Education or interest in agriculture or community development is preferred, as is language ability in French, Spanish, or Haitian Creole and experience in budget management. A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s or equivalent work experience is helpful. Interested applicants should send their resume’ to COBApply@brethren.org.
 
The Church of the Brethren is seeking an individual to fill a full-time salaried position of director of the Brethren Historical Library and Archives. The archivist promotes the history and heritage of the Church of the Brethren by administering BHLA and by facilitating research and the study of Brethren history. Skills and knowledge required include familiarity with Church of the Brethren heritage, theology, and polity; familiarity with library and archival disciplines; customer service skills; research and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft software and experience with OCLC products, plus at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a library or archives. Master’s degree in library science/archival studies or a public history related program, and extensive knowledge of Church of the Brethren history and beliefs, or graduate degree in history or theology and/or certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists. This position is based at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill. Applications will be received beginning immediately and reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Qualified candidates are invited to send a resume to COBApply@brethren.org.
 
Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, Ind., seeks candidates for the position of admissions recruiter. This is a full-time, exempt, administrative faculty position. Responsibilities include overseeing direct contact with potential students to help generate robust enrollment and to work with students to complete the full application process. This position requires extensive travel within the US. Minimum qualifications include admissions or relevant sales and marketing experience in higher education, preferred; a bachelor’s degree; familiarity with seminaries and theological education, preferred; affinity with the values and mission of the seminary, required; understanding of the Church of the Brethren in the Anabaptist-Pietist tradition, preferred; among others. Application reviews have begun and will continue until an appointment is made. A full job description is at https://bethanyseminary.edu/jobs/admissions-recruiter. To apply send a letter of interest, resume’, and contact information for three references to recruitment@bethanyseminary.edu, Attn: Lori Current, Bethany Theological Seminary, 615 National Road West, Richmond, IN 47374.
 
The Shine Curriculum project seeks a full-time project editor for quarterly faith formation resources. Shine is a joint project of Brethren Press and MennoMedia. The Project Editor provides editorial oversight and developmental editing for Shine’s faith formation resources for churches and families to guide children, youth, and intergenerational groups to love Jesus, grow in faith, change the world. Learn more at https://shinecurriculum.com/jobs.

The Western Plains District is seeking a half-time district executive minister to serve its 36 congregations located in New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska. This is a half-time time position (approximately 25 hours per week). The office location is negotiable. Travel is required both within and outside of the district. The full position description is posted at: https://www.brethren.org/about/employment/. Responsibilities include leading and coordinating district ministries, providing a strong emphasis on the missional church, working with congregations in calling and credentialing ministers and placing pastors, and providing a link between the district and denomination. Candidates should be ordained through an accredited program, have skills in organization and communication, and be committed to the Church of the Brethren, with five to 10 years of pastoral experience preferred. Interested and qualified persons may apply for this position by sending a letter of interest and resume’ to Nancy Sollenberger Heishman, Director of Ministry, via email at officeofministry@brethren.org.  Applicants are requested to contact three persons who are willing to provide a letter of reference. Upon receipt of the resume’, the individual will be sent a candidate profile that must be completed and returned before the application is considered complete. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.