Recognized Service Organizations Specialist

The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod seeks a full-time Administrator in the Office of National Mission in St. Louis, MO.

The role focuses on building and strengthening relationships between RSOs, districts, congregations, and inter-Lutheran partners to further LCMS mission work. Responsibilities include evaluating RSO status applications, generating reports, maintaining records, and coordinating correspondence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree or theological training preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with administrative and organizational work preferred.
• Member of a congregation of the LCMS, faithful to Scriptures and LCMS policies.

Responsibilities

• Build and cultivate relationships between RSOs and ONM, districts, congregations and other organizations.
• Receives, evaluates and processes RSO status applications; assesses purpose in LCMS mission.
• Provides reports and information related to RSO projects and application status.
• Maintains department records for Recognized Service Organizations.
• Creates and coordinates correspondence with RSOs and other constituents.
• Other ONM-related duties and projects as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or theological training

LCMS rostered worker status preferred

Tools

Proficient computer skills

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: LCMS Corporate Synod - St. Louis, MO 63122, Position Type: Full Time, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, 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 Profile

The 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 Relationships

Reports to the ONM Manager of Operations.

Essential Job Functions

This 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 Experience

• Member 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 Responsibility

None