The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with nearly 3.3 million members in more than 8,900 worshiping communities across the 50 states, Caribbean and U.S. Virgin Islands. With a vision to live in a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ makes for all people and creation, the ELCA strives to be a welcoming, thriving and connected church that introduces people to Jesus so they can discover community, justice and love.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position oversees the global grants of the ELCA World Hunger initiative serving the vulnerable, underserved, and underrepresented communities in the United States and around the world. 

This position embodies the values of accompaniment. The person takes a critical view of grants and takes bold steps in aligning our international and domestic granting program. The person has the skills, experience and passion in understanding and addressing the root causes of poverty and develop systems for capturing impact with both qualitative and quantitative measurements. 

COMPENSATION

$72,842 minium

HOW TO APPLY

Click here for more information or to apply. The ELCA offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including employer paid health premiums for employees, health and dependent care FSA’s, a health savings account (HSA) with an employer contribution, life insurance, and a substantial employer contribution to 403b retirement plan (no match required). We also offer a generous paid time-off policy including 11 paid holidays. All benefits commence on your start date.