We’re Hiring!

he Facilities Manager leads the facilities team to ensure that the First Lutheran building and grounds are ready and available for the needs of ministries, groups, and staff. This includes working to keep our building and grounds clean and safe, providing exceptional hospitality, and getting people what they need to do the ministry of the church. 

Essential Functions  

• Supervise facilities staff schedules, building maintenance schedule, and weekly work assignments to ensure the First Lutheran facility is welcoming, safe, clean, and ready for use by many groups and ministries, according to these priorities: 

• Clean—main level areas and bathrooms are cleaned first thing every day, garbage and trash are picked up, other areas are cleaned as needed throughout the week 

• Prepared—set up rooms as requested to make for welcoming, stress-free meetings, events 

• Safe—keep up on maintenance so that rooms and equipment are safe for use 

• Maintain grounds—snow removal, tree, and lawn care with tools and equipment provided 

• Oversee building systems such as HVAC, water, electric, to ensure they are functioning as intended and programmed for current needs 

• Communicate with Finance, Property, and Administration Board and First Lutheran staff about upcoming projects, needs, and regular maintenance  

• Open building at the start of each day and close building each night, check the building for lights, open doors, and people, and report issues 

• Respond to emergencies quickly and solve problems as they arise, including after-hours and weekend calls 

• Assist as needed at worship, funerals, and weddings 

• Complete other duties as assigned 

Core Competencies 

Able to Delegate—clearly and comfortably delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; broadly shares both responsibility and accountability; motivates staff to do their best work; trusts people to perform; lets those who report directly finish their own work 

Organized—can gather and organize resources (people, funding, materials, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; can use resources effectively and efficiently 

Handy—has broad knowledge of buildings and ground needs; able to make repairs on the spot or ask for specialists to handle issues beyond staff skill sets  

Dependable—follows through; completes a job on time and with excellence; has a “can do” attitude 

Team Leader—creates a climate in which people want to do their best; motivates individuals and groups; empowers others; shares ownership and visibility; makes each participant feel valued; builds effective and constructive relationships; is regarded as a team player 

Planning—accurately assesses the length and difficulty of a project; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results 

Good Judgement—trusted to work independently; exercises good judgement; admits mistakes; adheres to appropriate safety measures; acts in line with values; practices what he or she preaches  

Christian Faith—understands the Christian life as one of service in Jesus’ name 

Requirements 

• Physical strength to move furniture and supplies around the building  

• Sufficient experience relative to the tasks associated with this position and the needs of the First Lutheran Church facilities 

Support & Accountability 

• Reports to: Director of Church Finance and Administration 

• Supervises: Facilities, Custodians 

• Full-time, salaried 

• 4 weeks PTO, Health Insurance, 403B Retirement 

To apply, send a resume and letter of interest to Jean Hoff.

The Youth and Family Office Coordinator works with a team of staff and volunteers to connect youth and families to the ministries of First Lutheran Church to support the proclamation of God’s Word. Responsibilities include supporting and equipping staff and volunteers, coordinating schedules, and taking care of details behind the scenes. 

Essential Functions  

• Support the staff, volunteers, and Youth and Family Board  

• Manage Youth and Family calendars and communications with families of First Lutheran Church  

• Schedule and communicate with Youth and Family volunteers  

• Coordinate children’s, middle school, high school, and college ministries, as well as special events  

• Track payments and documents (e.g., check requests, registrations, attendance, liability releases, background checks)  

• Order supplies, run errands, keep office organized  

• Other duties as assigned  

Core Requirements  

• Excellent written and verbal communicator, attention to detail 

• Collaborative and team oriented with the ability to work independently  

• Self-starter able to adjust and problem solve  

• Knowledge in (or open to learning) new and current technologies as a means of connecting and communicating with staff, volunteers, and ministry participants (e.g., Microsoft TEAMS, social media, Planning Center, OneDrive, SharePoint) 

• Able to work in an environment of Lutheran theology and faith 

Support & Accountability, Compensation  

• Reports to: Youth and Family Ministry Team Lead 

• Minimum 2 years related experience required, associate’s degree preferred 

• Full-time, hourly, up to 40 hours per week  

• Approx. weekly schedule: 1 Sunday a month, Monday 8a-5p, Tuesday 8a-5p, Wednesday 10a-7p, Thursday 8a-5p, off Friday and Saturday  

• Hourly wage in relation to education, experience, and ability 

• 3 weeks PTO, health insurance, 403B retirement 

To apply, send a resume and letter of interest to Valerie Pherson.