About the role

  • Chief Operating Officer managing daily operations to support the Evangelical Lutheran Church's mission and strategies. Overseeing various departments and ensuring alignment with organization goals.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as the chief operating officer for the churchwide organization
  • Provides leadership and strategic vision and oversees the day-to-day operational functions of the churchwide office
  • Ensures core business processes are working effectively
  • Provides oversight of Human Resources and closely collaborates with other offices
  • Coordinates strategic planning and day-to-day staff activities
  • Oversees the Strategic Communications team
  • Stewards collaborative decision-making and information sharing
  • Develops the budget for the churchwide organization
  • Provides staff services and documentation to committees
  • Other duties/projects as required

Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field; master’s in business administration preferred
  • Knowledge of the Lutheran church, its history, theology, mission and structure
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in general management, operations, and administrative leadership
  • Understanding of business functions such as human resources, finance, program management and marketing/communications desirable
  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
  • Be a member of an ELCA congregation
  • Appreciation for the mission, vision, values and goals of the ELCA
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism

Benefits

  • employer paid health premiums for employees
  • health and dependent care FSA’s
  • health savings account (HSA) with an employer contribution
  • life insurance
  • substantial employer contribution to 403b retirement plan (no match required)
  • generous paid time-off policy including 17 paid holidays
  • all benefits commence on your start date

Job title

Executive, Administration

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$179,754 - $224,682 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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