JOB OPENINGS

The Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership is seeking an administrative assistant to work 25-30 hours per week (pay $16-$18/hour) and provide direct secretarial and administrative support to the BAML staff, students, and programs. A high school diploma is required; associate’s degree preferred. Candidates should have clerical experience, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, proofreading ability, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and databases, and a flexible schedule. Bilingual English-Spanish preferred. The position can be on-site or remote: Applicants who live within commuting distance of Richmond, Ind., would be expected to work in person at Bethany Theological Seminary, while applicants who live at a distance from Richmond may apply as a remote employee. Orientation for a remote employee would require a visit to the Richmond campus. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send their resume, a letter of interest, and contact information for three references by email to: Janet Ober Lambert, Director, BAML, academysearch@bethanyseminary.edu. 

The Church of the Brethren is seeking an individual to fill the full-time hourly position of program assistant for Brethren Disaster Ministries (BDM) – Children’s Disaster Services (CDS). The major responsibilities of this position are to support programming and administration of CDS. These activities include providing administrative, programming, and clerical support to the associate director of Children’s Disaster Services. This includes support of volunteers, volunteer training and response, and assistance with general administration of BDM. Candidates should have an understanding of child development, excellent communication and organizational skills, experience using computers and technology (especially Microsoft Offices suite; Raisers Edge experience helpful), and ability to work independently. Two years of office experience and previous experience working with children or in child development is preferred. Associate’s degree or equivalent life/work experience is required. Applications will be received beginning immediately and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Qualified candidates may send a cover letter and resume to COBApply@brethren.org. 

The Church of the Brethren’s Middle Pennsylvania District seeks a full-time district executive minister. A survey taken last year of district members indicated an openness to either a three-person leadership team or a more conventional one-person staff. The district is now seeking a full-time district executive minister to serve its 53 congregations located in rural, small town, and city settings. The district executive minister will be expected to work both on location at the district office in Huntingdon, Pa., and remotely as needed. Compensation will be negotiated in reference to the denominationally recommended salary and benefits for district executive ministers. Travel is required both within and outside of the district. The district profile and information on the new financial package are available through the Church of the Brethren’s Ministry Office by contacting director Nancy Sollenberger Heishman at officeofministry@brethren.org.

The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC) is seeking a talented professional to serve as Communications Officer to drive the external and internal engagement of the NCC’s ecumenical, justice, and advocacy agenda. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and implement strategic communications initiatives, from conception to execution, aimed at promoting the NCC’s vision, mission, and values. The Communications Officer will be responsible for managing the organization’s overall communications and marketing strategy, including written and verbal communications, media relations, and relationship building with key contacts in Washington, D.C. Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume and include several writing samples or a portfolio demonstrating proficiency in written communications, project management/implementation, campaigns, and media knowledge to jobs@nationalcouncilofchurches.us. Writing samples should be the candidate’s own and not generated by artificial intelligence. Find out more at https://nationalcouncilofchurches.us/now-hiring-communications-officer.