The following are job opportunities available at congregations and ministry partners throughout the South Dakota Synod. If you would like to add a job opening to the list, please email it to news@sdsynod.org.
Job Postings
Receptionist – First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls
The Receptionist is the face of First Lutheran, as the receptionist is the first person the members and visitors see when entering the church during the week. The receptionist should be pleasant, professional, and helpful to anyone who enters the church. Kindness and respect are essential in the handling of the variety of people who enter First Lutheran. The receptionist directs parishioners and guests to the appropriate event location. You can view a full job description and application instructions here.
Receptionist – First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls
The Facilities Manager leads the facilities team to ensure that 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. You can view a full job description and application instructions here.
Kitchen Coordinator – South Canyon Lutheran Church, Rapid City
The part-time Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for planning, shopping, and preparing meals within a limited budget. This role involves maintaining accurate records of food expenses and income from meal payments, managing inventory, organizing and leading a team of volunteers, and ensuring compliance with all sanitation and safety standards. Currently, this position preps weekly Wednesday night meals, monthly Free Lunch for High School Students and Staff, occasional brunches, and funerals. The position requires flexibility for occasional weekend meal preparation and the ability to collaborate with various church ministries, primarily from September through May.
For additional information and application instructions, please send questions and a resume to info@sclc-rc.org.
Children, Youth and Family Ministry Director – First Lutheran Church, Brookings
This full-time position provides leadership and support of FLC’s ministry with those in the “first third” of life, their families, and our cross-generational community of faith. It is a position that requires creativity, vision, strong people skills, including leadership, effective communication, planning and organizing skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. The CYF Ministry Director ensures that the mission of First Lutheran Church: Fostering faith. Creating community. Loving all. is lived out among the children, youth, and families of our congregation and wider community. For a full job description or to submit your resume email Pastor Jess Daum – pastorjess@
Coordinator for Congregational Life – First Lutheran Church, Brookings
This full-time position provides support for FLC’s ministry among our congregational community. Two-thirds of this role will support children, youth, and family ministry. The other third will support wider congregational life through digital communication and volunteer and small group coordination. This role requires planning and organizing skills, effective communication, an ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities, and a desire to work as part of a team. Through action with attention to detail and intentional communication, the Coordinator for Congregational Life multiplies our congregational effort toward the mission of First Lutheran Church: Fostering faith. Creating community. Loving all. For a full job description or to submit your resume email Pastor Jess Daum – pastorjess@
Director of Youth and Family Ministry – St. John American Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls
St. John American Lutheran Church seeks an energetic, responsible, personable, and faith-motivated individual to lead its Youth and Family Ministry efforts. This position offers schedule flexibility and the unique opportunity to work with a new pastor to write the next chapter in our Youth and Family Ministry program. This is a part-time position, 10-15 hours a week, and pays $18-$24. It has a start date no later than Sept. 1, 2024, depending on the candidate’s availability. You can view a full job description and application instructions here.
Necessities for Neighbors/Development Coordinator – Charis Ministry Partners, Sioux Falls
Charis Ministry Partners seeks a passionate and resourceful individual to serve part-time as the Necessities for Neighbors/Development Coordinator.
Charis Ministry Partners, a public non-profit organization, fills critical gaps in social assistance in the city of Sioux Falls through its two programs (Food to You and Necessities for Neighbors) in multiple locations across the city of Sioux Falls, SD.
The position will require 20 hours per week, including two evening distributions per month, and availability for phone calls and emails throughout the week. An office at East Side Lutheran Church is shared with the Food to You Coordinator. The Necessities for Neighbors Coordinator/Development Coordinator may work remotely at his or her discretion, except for the required distributions. A full job description can be found here. Please submit resumes to Pastor Chris Zuraff at chris.zuraff@gloriadeisf.org
Multiple Job Listings – Calvary Lutheran Church, Rapid City
Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapid City is seeking applicants for the following part-time positions:
- Contemporary Worship Team Director: Keyboard/pianist vocal leader required
- Children’s Music Director
- Kitchen Wednesday Night Meal coordinator
- Confirmation Ministry Management Coordinator
Direct inquiries to Interim Senior Pastor Randy Fett; rfett@calvaryrapidcity.org, phone: 605-342-9043. A related resume and two written work-related references are required.
Faith Formation Coordinator – First Lutheran Church, Mitchell
First Lutheran Church of Mitchell is seeking a vibrant, caring, and collaborative leader to serve as our part-time Faith Formation Coordinator for ages pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. This person will provide leadership in welcoming, supporting, equipping, and encouraging youth and their families as they grow in faith. Responsibilities include planning curriculum and activities for our Wednesday night Journey with Jesus program, organizing our summer ministry programs, and assisting with various faith milestones as needed. Hours per week: 12-18 (with some flexibility). For additional information and application, contact Pastor Scott Munger at (605) 996-7706 or scott@mitchellfirstlutheran.
Contemporary Worship Leader – Messiah New Hope Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls
Messiah New Hope is looking for someone to lead our praise band two Sundays per month. The worship leader would work with the pastor to choose music and coordinate with the band to lead music during the service. Ideally, candidates would play guitar or piano and offer vocal leadership. We would certainly welcome applications from experienced worship leaders, but this would also be good position for musicians with no/little worship leadership experience who are interested in learning. Applicants should contact Pastor Erik Thone at mnhpastor@gmail.com.
Spiritual Care Coordinator – Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls
Applications are being accepted for the position of part-time Spiritual Care Coordinator at Our Savior’s. Job descriptions and application forms may be picked up in the Church Office during the week, or by contacting Pr. Tim Lemme at 605-336-2942, or by email at tlemme@oslchurch.com.
Minister of Music – Bethany Lutheran Church, Howard
Bethany has a wonderful opportunity for a person who’s interested in growing professionally and personally in their job. The minister of music would work with the pastor and the Worship Committee to create spiritual and enriching worship services. We have a thriving congregation with many opportunities to lead music with youth and adults. A person who is creative, who is willing to delegate, and who is open to experimenting with new ideas would be a good fit. Interested persons should contact Pastor Leif at 612-202-4483.
Director of Faith Formation – Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls
The Director of Faith Formation will collaborate with key staff to craft a creative, energizing, fun, and nurturing community of faith around children and their families from birth to fifth grade. At OSL we embrace Lutheran principles of grace, forgiveness, and holistic faith formation. We also seek to create an atmosphere of service toward our community as we connect faith to our everyday life. The link to our church’s website job posting is here.
Coordinator of Generosity & Online Community – Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, SD is seeking candidates for the position of Coordinator of Generosity & Online Community. This staff partner will lead stewardship development for the congregation and collaborate with staff and leadership teams to develop resources for the mission and ministries of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Expertise in strategic planning and a keen understanding of digital trends and the use of social media communications for various audiences is required. For more information and application instructions, visit the Bethlehem Lutheran employment page.
Outside the Synod
There are no job opportunities in this category at this time.