Congregational & Partner Organization Job Postings
Below are job postings by member congregations and partners of the Northwestern Ohio Synod of the ELCA. As such, the congregations posting jobs are composers and proprietors of the job descriptions and postings. The Northwestern Ohio Synod has not reviewed, nor approved the positions, and their appearance here does not represent synodical endorsement of the positions or posting entities. The positions will be posted on this webpage for up to 45 days.
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Organist and Music Director - St. John Lutheran Church, Port Clinton
The Organist and Music Director provides leadership for the music ministry of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Port Clinton, Ohio. This position combines service playing, choir direction, and worship planning to support the congregation’s mission and worship life. Working closely with the Pastor and Worship Committee, the Music Director ensures that music enriches the proclamation of the Gospel and reflects the liturgical and theological heritage of the Lutheran Church. Interested candidates can request a detailed job description and are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining relevant experience by emailing stjohnportclinton@gmail.com, attention Pam Boytim.
Assistant Professor of Homiletics - Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University
Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Homiletics. This position includes a three-quarters teaching appointment and a one-quarter appointment directing the seminary’s assessment process and portfolio or the seminary’s grant applications and processes. The nine-month contract will begin in August 2026.
Building Manager - First Lutheran, Findlay
The ministry of the Building Manager is to clean, maintain and preserve the properties of First Lutheran Church. The Building Manager shall be responsible for the day-to-day care of the church property. This also includes, but is not be limited to, scheduling needed contractors; coordinating volunteers for large, time-intensive projects; and maintaining the Church Property Budget.