JOB OPENINGS

The Church of the Brethren is announcing a new open position for administrative assistant for Discipleship and Leadership Formation at the General Offices in Elgin, Ill. The major responsibility is to enhance and support the ministries of Discipleship and Leadership Formation through administration of a variety of tasks and projects assigned by the executive director. Candidates should have good communication and organizational skills and knowledge of Windows-based applications; bilingual English-Spanish preferred. Three to five years of administrative assistant experience (especially in a non-profit environment) and a bachelor’s degree are desired. 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 cover letter with 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 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.

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. This could also be filled by one person. Members of the team may work remotely or on location at the Middle PA District office located in Huntingdon, Pa. Compensation 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.

Camp Eder in Southern Pennsylvania District seeks candidates for two positions: Camp Coordinator and Program Coordinator. The Camp Coordinator fills a director role responsible for the total operations and security of Camp Eder, which includes supervising, hiring and supporting other staff, administrative responsibilities, public relations, and whatever else needed to make camp run well. The Program Coordinator role is to provide leadership for all Camp Eder-sponsored programs, to assist the Camp Coordinator in promoting Camp Eder programs, to develop and operate programs within the mission, and to make fiscally responsible programming decisions within the budget of the organization. The Camp Eder Board is now accepting resumes. Please contact Stan Goodwin, vice chair of the board, with applications or questions. Find links to full position descriptions and how to apply at https://omacob.org/camps-2/employment.