Recognized Service Organizations Specialist

The Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod's Office of National Mission seeks an Administrator for Recognized Service Organizations. You will build and cultivate relationships among RSOs, ONM, districts, congregations and inter-Lutheran partners to advance LCMS mission.

You will evaluate RSO status applications, generate project reports, maintain records, and coordinate correspondence with RSOs and constituents while collaborating with clergy and district offices.

Qualifications

• Member of a congregation and faithful to LCMS beliefs, supportive of the Synod’s Constitution, Bylaws and policies.
• LCMS Rostered worker status preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or theological training preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with administrative and organizational work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and cultivate relationships between RSOs and the ONM, districts, congregations, affiliated organizations and other inter-Lutheran organizations.
• Receives, evaluates and processes RSO status applications; accesses RSO purpose in fostering the mission of the LCMS.
• Provides reports and information related to RSO projects and application status.
• Maintains appropriate department records for Recognized Service Organizations.
• Creates and coordinates correspondence with RSO and other constituents.
• Other ONM-related duties and projects, as assigned by the RSO Administrator, ONM managing director or executive director.

Skills

Relationship-building

Time-management

Communication

Collaboration

Theology knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree or theological training preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM/Records systems

Job description

The LCMS Mission\"In grateful response to God's grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, the mission of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is vigorously to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities, and world.\"Department ProfileThe Office of National Mission coordinates and supports domestic ministries that serve congregations and schools through the districts of the Synod (Bylaw 3.8.2.3).Reporting RelationshipsReports to the ONM Manager of Operations.Essential Job FunctionsThis position will assist and support the Administrator of Recognized Service Organizations and promote and strengthen relationships between the Office of National Mission and Recognized Service Organizations.Duties Include:Build and cultivate relationships between RSOs and the ONM, districts, congregations, affiliated organizations and other inter-Lutheran organizations.Receives, evaluates and processes RSO status applications; accesses RSO purpose in fostering the mission of the LCMS.Provides reports and information related to RSO projects and application status.Maintains appropriate department records for Recognized Service Organizations.Creates and coordinates correspondence with RSO and other constituents.Other ONM-related duties and projects, as assigned by the RSO Administrator, ONM managing director or executive director.Education and ExperienceMember of a congregation of the LCMS, faithful to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions, and supportive of the Synod’s Constitution, Bylaws and policies.LCMS Rostered worker status preferred.Bachelor’s degree required.Master’s degree or theological training preferred.Demonstrated experience with administrative and organizational work preferred.Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)Self-motivated and able to effectively manage time, multiple projects and requests.Awareness of and sensitivity to LCMS relationships with districts and congregations, inter-Lutheran partners, RSOs and mission societies.Knowledgeable in Lutheran theology.Proficient computer and software skills.Ability to collaborate with clergy, districts, RSOs, and other church bodies.Supervisory ResponsibilityNone