Companion Synod Program Intern

About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 3 million members in more than 8,600 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of “God’s work. Our hands.,” the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA’s roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.

The Lutheran Center (national office) is located in Chicago, Illinois. A staff of approximately 400, under the leadership of the Presiding Bishop, serve as administrators, advisors, conveners, partners, and resource people for the ELCA and its ministries. Staff lead the work of national, domestic, and global ministries and programs including Lutheran Disaster Response, ELCA World Hunger, Service & Justice, Christian Community and Leadership, and Innovation.  We are also home to five of our separately incorporated ministries: The Mission Investment Fund of the ELCA, Women of the ELCA, Lutheran Men in Mission, the ELCA Foundation and the ELCA Federal Credit Union.

About the position

Through the Service and Justice unit, the ELCA Churchwide Organization fosters and facilitates this church’s engagement in service and promotes efforts to call and act for justice. Its work includes engaging in mission, service, and justice in accompaniment with churches and organizations in other countries; engaging with communities, coalitions, and networks, congregations, and synods in service and justice work within the territorial jurisdiction of this church; and providing guidance to members on matters of social justice.

The Companion Synod Program Intern will work with the Program Director for Companion Engagement to:

1. Coordinate the launch of the Companion Synod Leadership Network.

2. Monitor the receipt and transfer of Global Gifts in collaboration with ELCA Finance.

3. Mange the logistics of upcoming in-person events, both domestic and international.

4. Facilitate communication with leaders across the Companion Synod Program.

5. Compile stories and photos that share the work of the Companion Synod Program for Global Mission social media and ELCA Communications.

6. Other duties as required. 

This is a full-time, non-exempt, remote, internship role.

The eligibility of a candidate for remote or hybrid positions may depend on the residency of the candidate, and the budget for the role, including salary or pay, insurance coverage, and/or tax burden. Candidates for this position must reside within the fifty United States or the District of Columbia and be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual with English and Spanish preferred but not required. 

2. Understanding of ELCA ecology and theology.

3. Familiarity with hosting meetings using online meeting platforms – Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

4. Ability to transition between and maintain multiple projects with efficiency and agility.

5. Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.).

6. Appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the ELCA. 

7. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Physical 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone. This position requires sitting for long periods of time. May be required to lift boxes of materials. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel 

N/A.

Benefits

Prorated paid time off. 

Contact

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Salary

$16.60/hour.