Director For Leadership Development

About us

The Nebraska Synod is a faith-based organization located in Omaha, Nebraska. As disciples of Jesus Christ, the Nebraska Synod equips, empowers, and engages leaders who joyfully respond to God’s call with courage, resilience, and faith.

Responsibilities:

-Interpret, enact, and lead the synod toward the fulfillment of the Vision for Leadership through existing and yet-to-be-developed efforts and programs;

-Direct or support leadership development efforts such as the Fall Leadership Gathering, Emmaus Institute for Lifelong Learning, First Call Formation, IDEA, Toolbox Training, Parish Ministry Associate training, Candidacy, and other leadership development efforts as they are developed and/or assigned;

-Identify and encourage leaders throughout the synod as a member of the Nominating Committee;

-Identify, curate/generate, and distribute resources for leaders throughout the synod which will equip and empower all people to follow God’s call to faithful discipleship;

-Connect and collaborate with leadership developers throughout the ELCA, connecting particularly to the ELCA Coaching Network as the Nebraska Synod Coaching Coordinator;

-Work closely and cooperatively with staff members, lay and rostered leaders, and those teams and networks which may be developed to pursue the vision for leadership development in the synod;

-Craft and/or oversee grant proposals and grant administration as needed.

Requirements:

-Effective communication skills including spoken, print, and electronic formats as well as the ability to use a variety of social media platforms.

-Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, trustworthy, ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

-Effective organizational skills, self-starter, accountable, personal initiative, and ability to function responsibly with minimal supervision.

-Ability to work collaboratively with others, including synod office staff, lay and rostered leaders, youth and individuals of many skills, backgrounds, and life stories/situations.

-Strong working knowledge of Apple technology, Microsoft Office, Adobe, and other appropriate software.

Education/Training and Work Experience

-Bachelor/Masters degree preferred in a related field of study.

-Three years of proven success and related experience in leadership development.

-Preference will be given to applicants with higher education degrees and/or professional certification in leadership development.

The Director for Leadership Development will direct existing programs and develop new efforts to encourage faithful, dynamic, creative leadership throughout the Nebraska Synod. The Director will provide vision and accountability for the Synod’s efforts to raise up, prepare, and support lay and rostered leadership for the ever-evolving needs of the Church.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Writing skills: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Omaha, NE 68152