JOB OPENINGS

The Church of the Brethren is seeking an individual to fill a full-time salaried position of director of sales for Brethren Press. The director of sales develops and implements sales plans for Brethren Press and is responsible for the functions of customer service, shipping, and management of the inventory and warehouse. Skills and knowledge required include ability to work with sales and inventory management systems and other computer programs used within Brethren Press, experience supervising people and systems, strong interpersonal skills and experience working well within a team, knowledge of the Church of the Brethren or ability to learn, and ability to articulate and operate out of the vision and values of the Church of the Brethren. Applicants should have experience in sales, especially within the business of publishing and within a church setting. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Knowledge of the Church of the Brethren preferred. This position is based at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill. Applications will be received beginning immediately and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Qualified candidates are invited to send a resume’ to COBApply@brethren.org.

The Church of the Brethren is seeking an individual to fill a full-time salaried position of director of Brethren Historical Library and Archives. Skills and knowledge required include familiarity with Church of the Brethren heritage, theology, and polity; ability to articulate and operate out of the vision of the Church of the Brethren; familiarity with library and archival disciplines; customer-service skills; research and problem-solving skills; and proficiency in Microsoft software and experience with OCLC products. Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of experience in a library or archives along with a 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. Graduate degree in history or theology and/or certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists preferred. This position is based at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill. Applications will be received beginning immediately and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Qualified candidates are invited to send a resume to COBApply@brethren.org.

Eder Financial is seeking a retirement planner to provide financial education and appropriate resources to members in the Retirement Plan and Insurance Plans, aiding them in their goals to get them to and through retirement. This position requires an individual who can appropriately solve spoken and unspoken needs of external and internal customers. While some tasks and meetings require an onsite presence, most of the work is done remotely. This is a full-time, exempt position. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree and a strong working knowledge of financial planning/investments. Additional designations are required or must be obtained during the initial months of employment (i.e. CRPC or CFP). Working knowledge of CRM software is a plus. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume’, and three professional references to Tammy Chudy at tchudy@eder.org.

The Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership (BAML) seeks a coordinator of English-Language Ministry Training Programs to coordinate current and future English-Language ministry training and development programs for the Church of the Brethren. This is a half-time, salaried position. Duties and tasks include working with students, district coordinators, and supervising pastors to provide guidance in all areas of TRIM and EFSM; organizing details for onsite and online courses; discussing TRIM and EFSM programs with prospective students; reporting students’ progress to district leadership; coordinating orientation for TRIM and EFSM; among others. Skills and knowledge required include grounding in Church of the Brethren heritage, theology, and polity; strong interpersonal skills and communication skills; skills in developing educational experiences in ministry training; ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds who have varied understandings of the church; among others. Experience required includes five years of effective leadership in pastoral ministry and ordination and active membership in the Church of the Brethren. Education required includes a Master of Divinity degree (preferred), successful completion of a ministry training program (required), and a record of regular continuing education experiences. Relocation is not required. Home location is negotiable, but candidates must be willing to travel as needed. The Brethren Academy offices are located at Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, Ind. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Apply by sending a resume’, letter of interest, and contact information for three references by email to BAML director Janet L. Ober Lambert at academysearch@bethanyseminary.edu.

The Middle Pennsylvania District of the Church of the Brethren seeks candidates to fill the roles of a three-member District Executive Team: one half-time district executive minister position and two quarter-time positions. Applications for any of the positions are welcome currently. Members of the team may work remotely or on location at the Middle PA District office located in Huntingdon, Pa. Compensation for the team will be negotiated. Travel is required both within and outside of the district. Responsibilities include pastoral/congregational transitions, pastoral support, leadership development with respect to calling and credentialing of ministers, consultations with congregations and throughout the district structure, and management and administration of district staff and oversight of district finances. Applicants should be ordained through accredited program, minimum of Brethren Academy ACTS level training program; master of divinity preferred for half-time position. Other qualifications include personal skills in organization, administration, and communication; committed to the Church of the Brethren locally and denominationally and willing to work ecumenically; demonstrated leadership skills; and pastoral experience. Interested and qualified persons may apply by sending a letter of interest and resume’ to Nancy Sollenberger Heishman, director of the Ministry Office, 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.