JOB OPENINGS

Anabaptist Disabilities Network (ADN) is seeking a Communications Director. The Communications Director leads the public communications activities of ADN, including primary responsibility for all print and electronic communications. Candidates should have excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Facebook and Instagram. Knowledge of other software applications is beneficial. Understanding of Anabaptist beliefs and practices and experience with disability (personally or professionally) is preferred, as is an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. This is a half-time, salaried position. For more information, please see the position description. To apply, please email resume’ and cover letter, including three references, to adn@anabaptistdisabilities.net.

Anabaptist Disabilities Network is seeking a Project Director for All In: Immersive Worship for Everybody. All In is a five-year project funded by the Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative. It is a cooperative learning project with congregations to create accessible, intergenerational worship that engages children with disabilities. The project director will coordinate the project, including education, support and resources. They will oversee the project budget, communications, and plans for sustainability. Candidates should have experience with children’s ministry, disability ministry, project and budget management, coordinating a team, communication skills, and Microsoft Office. This is a full-time, salaried position. For more information, please see the position description. To apply, please email resume’ and cover letter, including three references, to adn@anabaptistdisabilities.net.

The Church of the Brethren Intercultural Ministries office is seeking volunteer liaisons to serve as “Frontliners” to connect with congregations and districts. To apply, go to Intercultural Ministries Frontliner Application.

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 Mission Advancement Advocate. The major responsibility is to strengthen and nurture the individual and congregational stewardship, direct gifts, planned-giving, and enlistment programs of the Church of the Brethren through face-to-face visits with individuals and congregations. Primary focus will be on positively impacting individual and congregational giving in support of denominational ministries. Skills and knowledge required include being well-grounded in Church of the Brethren heritage, theology, and polity; at least three years’ experience in planned/deferred giving and/or five years in development-related activities in the not-for-profit sector, or other comparable experience; ability to inter-relate with individuals and groups; basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail) and analytic skills. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required. Location is flexible but candidate must be willing to travel to Elgin for individual and department meetings as needed. 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 and 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.