Director, African Descent and African National Ministries

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is seeking a Director, African Descent and African National Ministries to lead the implementation of the African Descent Strategy and African Nationals Strategy in the ELCA ecology. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, Chicago-based/hybrid position.

Requirements

• 7+ years of program management experience
• Experience in strategic planning, program planning and implementation
• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• ELCA rostered minister or lay leader preferred
• Understanding of the ELCA's history, theology, polity and structure
• Appreciation for the mission, vision, values and goals of the ELCA
• Considerable knowledge of and sensitivity for racial justice, African Descent and African Nationals community issues, concerns, and needs
• Well-developed interpersonal and relational skills
• Excellent administrative skills
• Experience working in a collaborative working environment within and across teams and skilled in collaborative decision making
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism
• Ability to perform as a liaison between the African Descent and African National Lutheran community and the churchwide organization and synods
• Membership in an ELCA congregation
• Minimum Technical Competency: Computer knowledge that enables you to operate a Windows Computer and follow basic troubleshooting instructions
• Software skills to efficiently use computer programs and applications
• Ability to leverage computer knowledge and software skills to understand new software, follow process, and identify opportunities for improvement

Benefits

• Employer paid health premiums for employees
• Health and dependent care FSA's
• A health savings account (HSA) with an employer contribution
• Life insurance
• A substantial employer contribution to 403b retirement plan
• Generous paid time-off policy including 17 paid holidays