Synod Staff Positions
Bishop Meghan Johnston Aelabouni and the RMS synod staffing team invite applications for the following open positions on the staff of the Office of the Bishop of the Rocky Mountain Synod of the ELCA:
- Synod Minister for Transitions and Healthy Ministries
- Synod Minister for Rostered and Lay Leadership
- Synod Minister for Strategic Communications and Events
These synod ministers will work in collaboration with one another, and with the rest of the team in the Office of the Bishop, to accompany and support the people, ministries, and communities of the Rocky Mountain Synod. Full job descriptions with more details are listed below.
We encourage all who discern a sense of calling and possess the gifts, skills, and experience for one or more of these positions to apply by completing the form below. If you wish to apply for more than one position, you will need to complete the form for each application. Applications will be received and reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we expect the application window to close approximately 40 days from the initial posting date. Please note that two additional open positions for Director of Evangelical Mission in the Rocky Mountain Synod will be posted by the ELCA Churchwide Organization on the ELCA job board; to apply, visit elca.org/careers.
Questions may be directed to Bishop Meghan Johnston Aelabouni maelabouni@rmselca.org. All inquiries, as well as the candidate process, will be kept confidential by the staffing team.
Thank you for your discernment of these potential ministry calls; and please feel free to share with interested and qualified candidates!
Rocky Mountain Synod staffing team:
Bishop Meghan Johnston Aelabouni, Ruth Hoffman (Synod Vice President), Matthew Weber (Synod Executive Committee), Stephanie Lord (Conference Dean), Jeff Carlson (Conference Dean), Susan Sharkey (Synod Finance Team)
Synod Minister for Rostered and Lay Leadership
The Synod Minister for Rostered and Lay Leadership directs the synod’s strategy for accompanying rostered and lay ministry leaders during candidacy, first call, and continued formation, education, and support. In collaboration with the Office of the Bishop team and committees, coordinate key aspects of rostered and lay leadership development within the synod. This called rostered minister position offers a part-time (.75 FTE) to full-time schedule, with a base salary range of $48,420 to $84,710, equating to an hourly rate of $31 to $40. Final salary is to be determined by factors such as work status (part-time or full-time), education, and work experience. Position requires residence within RMS area. Current option for remote and/or in-office work location; travel required for in-person meetings with synod staff and people served by the synod. View the job description HERE
Initial posting: 11/7/2024. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled or closed. Application window expected to close approximately 40 days from initial posting date.
Synod Minister for Transitions and Healthy Ministries
The Synod Minister for Transitions and Healthy Ministries directs the Rocky Mountain Synod’s strategy of accompaniment and guidance for synod congregations as they navigate transitions between called leaders and/or times of viability discernment, conflict, or crisis. This called rostered minister (pastor or deacon) position offers a part-time (.85 FTE) to full-time schedule, with a base salary range of $54,876 to $84,710, equating to an hourly rate of $31 to $40. Final salary is to be determined by factors such as work status (part-time or full-time), education, and work experience. Position requires residence within RMS area. Current option for remote and/or in-office work location; travel required for in-person meetings with synod staff and congregations served by the synod. View the job description HERE
Initial posting: 11/7/2024. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled or closed. Application window expected to close approximately 40 days from initial posting date.
Synod Minister for Strategic Communications and Events
The Synod Minister for Strategic Communications and Events is a brand ambassador and event planner for the synod. This position involves three key aspects: Coordinate strategic communications on behalf of the Rocky Mountain Synod (RMS) Office of the Bishop through multiple communication channels, oversee creation and promotion of storytelling for synod ministries and initiatives, convene and direct teams to design and implement all aspects of key synod-wide events, including the annual Theological Conference and the Synod Assembly. Called minister status not required. This position offers a part-time (.5 FTE) to full-time schedule, with a base salary range of $30,330 to $71,060, equating to an hourly rate of $29-$34. Final salary is to be determined by factors such as work status (part-time or full-time), education, and work experience. Position requires residence within RMS area. Current option for remote and/or in-office work location; travel required for in-person meetings with synod staff and events within the synod. View the job description HERE
Initial posting: 11/7/2024. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled or closed. Application window expected to close approximately 40 days from initial posting date.