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
Facilities Manager – First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls
The 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 the building and grounds clean and safe, providing exceptional hospitality, and getting people what they need to do the ministry of the church. View the full job description and application instructions on the First Lutheran Church website.
Youth and Family Office Coordinator – First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls
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. View full job description and application instructions on the First Lutheran Church website.
Hospice Chaplain – Avera at Home, Sioux Falls
Accountable to minister to the spiritual and emotional needs of the patient/family/residents and staff. This role is responsible for collaborating with peers, fellow employees, and leaders, using theological and clinical training to help patients, families, and staff members cope with illness, trauma, death, and loss more effectively. The Chaplain will assess the patient’s spiritual practices/values and assist in accommodating and integrating these values into the patient’s medical plan of care and will communicate the spiritual assessment results as needed to the patient’s interdisciplinary health care team all while maintaining an atmosphere of Christian, patient-centered care at Avera. Find out more and apply here. Email Rev. Kari Sansgaard at Kari.Sansgaard@avera.org with any questions.
As the Associate Director of Spiritual Care at Dow Rummel Village (DRV), this position provides support to and works with the Director of Spiritual Care (Director) to implement the Spiritual Care Program, ensuring that the well-being of residents, families, and employees are met through physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual support during times of transition, stress, grief, and loss. This position is integral in supporting the Director to foster a safe and supportive environment where individuals of diverse faiths and cultural backgrounds are invited to participate in the Spiritual Care Program, and DRV in its mission and vision. Find out more and apply on the DRV website.
NeSoDak Office Manager – Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota, Waubay
LOSD is hiring an Office Manager for the NeSoDak Bible Camp outside of Waubay, SD. Essential duties and responsibilities include:
- Greeting all who come to NSD with radical hospitality. Assist them with their needs.
- Customer Relations
- Answer phones in a polite, helpful manner.
- Arrange/provide camp tours as requested.
- Reservations and sales
- Office management
Download a full job description here. For more information and to apply, email erica@losd.org.
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.
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.
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.
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@
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.
Outside the Synod
There are no job opportunities in this category at this time.