LAMPa Director Position Posting

 

Deadline for applications extended to November 15, 2008

 

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the position of director of the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania...

 

Position Description:

Director, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania
Church in Society
Salary Grade: 16
 

This position directs the day-to-day operations of the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (LAMPa), in close collaboration with the policy council, synods, social ministry organizations, seminaries, colleges and universities, and the ELCA Washington Office.  Advocates with state government; works to develop advocacy networks; nurtures the Lutheran community in what it means to be a public church; serves as the public voice for this office; and administers the office, budget, and personnel.  Qualifications:  commitment to the ELCA's vision of public policy advocacy; experience in direct legislative engagement and coalition advocacy;  experience working with synods, social ministry organizations, and educational institutions; knowledge of social issues; ability to help diverse groups find common voice; proven ability to work with ecumenical and human service coalitions; flexible; ability to work under pressure. Harrisburg, PA-based.

For more information and an application go to the ELCA Human Resources Web page -- http://archive.elca.org/employment/

 

or contact:

 

Lynette Engelhardt Stott, director, State Public Policy Advocacy

507-254-5119

Lynette.Stott@elca.org