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Christus Victor Lutheran Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employing qualified individuals without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap, or disability.
Job Title: Church Office Manager
Position Reports to: Senior Pastor
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 32 hours per week
Direct Reports:
The Church Office Manager supervises administrative support personnel, custodians, and community service workers.
Position Overview:
The Church Office Manager at Christus Victor Lutheran Church manages daily church office operations, supervises office support personnel, oversees church-related communications, and provides administrative support, coordination, and resources for the Senior Pastor and the various ministries of the church. The position requires well-developed organizational, office, and computer skills.
Responsibilities:
Conduct day-to-day administration and oversight of the Church office.
Coordinate the workflow of Church staff and provide support to pastoral, program staff, and church volunteers.
Manage Church IT and telephone resources and provide assistance to staff members as required.
Schedule and approve room assignments for weddings, baptisms, funerals, ministries, rentals, and other church events as needed.
Attend regular staff meetings.
Provide training to staff and volunteers on the use of office systems and time sheets.
Maintain strict confidentiality on all matters.
Under the Senior Pastor's oversight, keep Church records updated and reported to the synod.
Create and download the two Sunday service PowerPoint presentations and outlines.
Manage the church database and member directory, and the church calendar of events.
Order supplies for custodians, ministries, and church events while staying within budgetary limitations for each account.
Maintain responsibility for annual reports to the Village of Elk Grove for fire safety, emergency lighting, and fire extinguishers.
Prepare annual reports for CVLC, the ELCA, and the state of Illinois.
Coordinate with Property Manager on maintenance of church property.
Collect and open daily mail. Prepare and approve bills for payment by Accounts Payable/Receivable Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree is desirable; comparable work experience considered. Church administrator or similar certification is a plus.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Detail-oriented, very well organized, with the ability to maintain careful, accurate records.
Committed to high standards of quality performance and operations.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to work effectively with staff, congregation members, visitors, outside contractors, church volunteers, boards, and committees.
Leadership ability and supervisory experience, including skills necessary to train and motivate others in their jobs.
Ability to work cooperatively with and facilitate the work of others in a collegial manner.
Maturity, compassion, and discretion, including the ability to maintain strict confidence.
Excellent computer skills required, including the ability to manage and update the church website. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant church management/administrative programs, as well as the relational database used to manage the Church's membership directory.
Must be accountable, punctual, and able to complete work in a timely and efficient fashion.
If you’d like to learn more details, call the office at (847) 437-2666 and ask to talk to MiMi. To submit your resume…
Job Title: Contemporary Worship Leader
Position reports to: Senior Pastor
Employment Status: Part-Time (PAID)
Critical Qualities: Leadership, open communication, team player, strong faith, and excellent musician.
administrative Responsibilities
Coordinates the contemporary worship and music ministry of the congregation, specifically, the Sunday 9:00 a.m. “Modern Worship Service.”
Manages scheduling, coordination, and communication for all rehearsals related to the 9:00 a.m. service and other contemporary music responsibilities.
Ensures timely delivery of all necessary information for the weekly 9:00 a.m. service PowerPoint.
Promotes music ministry/worship services through the congregation communication channels.
Organizes mid-week Lenten worship services, including recruiting cantors and a pianist, collaborating with other musicians for special musical additions, and coordinating PowerPoint preparations with office staff.
Plans and leads Maundy Thursday worship service with first communion.
Organizes and leads the 7:00 am Easter Sunrise Worship and the 9:00 am Contemporary Easter Worship Service.
Assists in the Thanksgiving Interfaith Community Worship Service.
Leads and organizes the Christmas Eve Contemporary Worship.
Participate in biannual mapping sessions for future planning alongside the full staff.
Collaborates with pastors on worship service design and attends weekly staff meetings.
Engages in quarterly Worship and Music Team meetings, collaborating with blended (5:00 p.m.) and traditional (11:00 a.m.) worship teams, as well as handbell ensembles.
Selects and purchases music for all ensembles within budgetary constraints.
Maintains and organizes a music library database.
Recruitment and Musicianship Responsibilities
Leads weekly rehearsals and oversees recruitment for the Rizen Band.
Provides musical direction, offering guidance and support to musicians and contemporary music staff.
Engages individuals of all ages in music and worship activities, fostering participation.
Encourages and expands youth involvement in both vocal and instrumental music.
Identifies and recruits instrumentalists and musicians for weekly worship services.
Serves as a key resource for special musical events, including Vacation Bible School and Christmas Festival Worship.
Promotes and participates in music outreach initiatives within the community.
Maintains professional excellence through practice, performance, continuing education, workshops, and staying informed through professional publications.
Qualifications
A servant leader with a passion to know and glorify God, using a team approach.
A trained and experienced church musician with a general knowledge of Lutheran tradition in worship and music.
Demonstrated experience with planning creative worship, leading instrumental groups, and leading the congregation in participatory worship.
Demonstrated excellent ability to communicate effectively with worship and music staff and church musicians, including the ability to prioritize.
Possesses interpersonal skills, including compassionate leadership, flexibility, and the ability to collaborate with others.
Holds a bachelor’s degree or higher in music, or commensurate experience.