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
Youth Director – Zion Lutheran Church, Garretson
Zion Lutheran Church in Garretson is seeking a part-time opening for someone who is passionate and dedicated to lead and inspire its youth program. They are looking for someone with a strong background in mentoring, leading, and engaging with children and young adults. Their youth group (grades 6-12) meets on Wednesday nights. The position is for 10-20 hours per week with flexibility as needed. For more information and application instructions, call the Zion Lutheran Office at 605-594-3989.
Youth and Education Director – American Lutheran Church, Milbank
American Lutheran Church, Milbank, SD is searching for a Youth and Education Director. We are seeking someone with a love for Christ, works well with youth, and has a passion for sharing the faith with the next generation.
This role includes developing and implementing Christ centered faith formation programs for the over 150 youth of our congregation with the guidance of the pastor and the Church Council. They will also provide leadership for the many volunteers that serve in these programs.
This ¾ to full time position provides flexibility in days and hours worked depending on the season of the Church Year. ALC offers a competitive hourly wage and retirement benefits. There are also opportunities for Continuing Education. Please contact the Church Office (605-432-5566) with any questions. Resumes may be submitted to Pastor Justin Neugebauer at alcpastor@itcmilbank.com.
Food to You Coordinator – Charis Ministry Partners, Sioux Falls
Charis Ministry Partners seeks a passionate and resourceful individual to serve part-time as the Food to You 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 four 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 Necessities for Neighbors/Development Coordinator. The Food to You Coordinator may work remotely at his or her discretion, except for the required distributions. Please submit resumes to Pastor Chris Zuraff at chris.zuraff@gloriadeisf.org. A full job description can be found at https://www.charissf.org/
Campus Ministry Director – Black Hills State University LuMin, Spearfish
The board of Lutheran Campus Ministries at Black Hills State University is seeking a part-time, salaried Campus Ministry Director. Responsibilities include: growing students knowledge of the Christian Faith according to Lutheran Theology, connecting to students via social media/advertising/gathering, and Program and Financial Development of Campus Ministry. Download a full job description here. To apply, contact boardlcm1@gmail.com.
Director of Faith Formation: Children and Family – Peace Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls
It shall be the role of the Director to develop leadership teams among the adults and youth of the congregation whose ministry will encourage growth in faith, fellowship, and discipleship for children (PreK-5th grade) and their families and to be available to them as a resource. The Director will be supervised by the Associate Pastor overseeing Faith Formation. The Director will strive to build collegiality among staff members and demonstrate exceptional relational skills with volunteers, with children and with their families. Download a full job description here. Apply to: Peace Lutheran Church; Attn: Lisa Fowler; 5509 W. 41st St; Sioux Falls, SD 57106, or Lisa@peacelutheran.com.
Executive Director – Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota, Sioux Falls
The Executive Director furthers the mission of Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota by providing leadership and ensuring visionary strategic planning, strong financial development, sound fiscal management, positive public relations, and quality program delivery.
This is an exempt position, often requiring more than 40 hours per week, including weekends and evenings, and involving frequent travel in S.D. You can view a full job description here. To apply, please send resumes to Executive Assistant, Erica Julius at erica@losd.org.
Administrative Assistant/Worship Coordinator – South Canyon Lutheran Church, Rapid City
The part-time Administrative Assistant / Worship Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the church’s office functions while also managing key worship-related tasks. This position requires dependability, flexibility, team playing, strong multitasking abilities, and a very high level of attention to detail. The individual will support church leadership, volunteer ministry teams and oversee the preparation of worship services, and coordinate volunteers while also managing a variety of administrative tasks to include full back-up and coverage for the Office Manager.
For additional information and application instructions, please send questions and a resume to info@sclc-rc.org.
Faith Community Nurse – Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD, is currently accepting applications for the position of Faith Community Nurse. This is a part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week, with a flexible schedule and occasional weekend hours. The Faith Community Nurse will work closely with the Pastor of Spiritual Care and the Spiritual Care team to facilitate a whole-person approach to the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of those in our care. We seek to hire a Licensed Registered Nurse with at least three years of nursing experience to work within a large ELCA congregation with an established Faith Community Nursing program. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. For more information, contact Pr. Timothy Lemme at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 605-336-2942 or by email to tlemme@oslchurch.com.
Accountant – Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota, Sioux Falls
Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota seeks an accountant to further the mission of Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations. Also, by performing accounting tasks such as monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries, and record payments and adjustments.
This is a part-time, year-round, non-exempt position of approximately 25 hours per week. Find a full job description here. To apply, submit a resume to info@losd.org.
Office Manager – Brandon Lutheran Church, Brandon
Brandon Lutheran Church is currently looking for a talented Office Manager. This position will be integral in day-to-day operations, ministry and mission support, and member/visitor services. Qualified candidates will be friendly, have good communication and computer skills, be able to multitask, and be self-motivated. This year-round, approximately three-quarter time position provides additional flexibility around the Brandon Valley school schedule. For more information, contact Pastor Elizabeth Pagnotta at 605-582-3401 or apply by sending a resume to seniorpastor@
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.
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.
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.
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.