JOB OPENINGS

The Church of the Brethren is seeking an individual to fill a full-time salaried position of Mission Advancement Advocate. The major responsibility is to strengthen individual and congregational relationships and increase financial support for the ministries of the Church of the Brethren through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. At least three years of experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, constituent engagement, nonprofit advancement, or comparable relationship/management work is desired, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required. The position can be located at the offices in Elgin, Ill., or be remote. 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.

Bethany Theological Seminary is seeking a new Chief Financial and Operations Officer. The CFOO serves as a hands-on, strategic, and trusted member of the president’s Leadership Team and treasurer to the Board of Trustees. This senior executive role oversees all financial strategy,  investment stewardship, risk management, and administrative operations for the seminary, with a seat at the table on institutional strategy and long-term sustainability. The CFOO partners directly with the president and board to guide the seminary through the financial realities facing theological education today, while overseeing a team responsible for accounting, payroll, human resources, facilities, and student financial services. Read the full position description here.

The Church of the Brethren’s Northern Plains District seeks a half-time district executive to nurture the spiritual and numerical growth of the district. The district executive is directly accountable and reportable to the executive committee of the district board. The district executive is expected to grow spiritually and professionally, participating in events such as the Council of District Executives professional growth events, ecumenical educational events, personal prayer and scripture study, spiritual retreat time, and educational opportunities relating to district work. Areas of responsibility include pastoral placement, pastoral and congregational support, building relationships within the district and between the district and the denomination, relating to the district board and committees, administration and supervision of district operations and district staff and volunteers, leadership development both ministerial and lay, denominational involvement, and ecumenical relations. Desired attributes and skills include, among others, a deep commitment to God and the Church of the Brethren, completion of an approved course of theological education and/or ministerial training, ministerial credentials, and pastoral experience. To express interest in the position, contact Nate Polzin, executive director of the Church of the Brethren Discipleship and Leadership Formation, at npolzin@brethren.org.

Camp Alexander Mack seeks an accomplished relational leader, grounded in Christian faith to serve as their next executive director. This is a full-time, year-round position. This leader will serve as the chief executive of Camp Mack, providing vision, direction, and stewardship for all aspects of the organization. They will be equally comfortable engaging with campers and congregations, collaborating with board members, developing staff, managing budgets, overseeing facilities, and representing the ministry at large. For more information or to apply check out Camp Mack's website: https://campmack.org/serve/employment/.

Camp Swatara invites applications for its next executive director. The camp is located near Bethel, Pa. The camp is prayerfully searching for the next executive director—a mission-driven leader called to the intersection of ministry, community, and outdoor camp life on 700-plus acres at the foot of Blue Mountain. Learn more, share input, and apply at www.campswatara.org/leadcamp.

Camp Harmony is seeking candidates for its next executive director. The Church of the Brethren-related camp and outdoor ministry center is located near Hooversville, Pa. Austin Masser, the present executive director, is leaving the position in July. Find out more about the camp at www.campharmony.org. Contact phil@campharmony.org for more information about the open position.