Recognized Service Organizations Specialist

The LCMS Mission
"In grateful response to God's grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, the mission of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is vigorously to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities, and world."

Department Profile
The Office of National Mission coordinates and supports domestic ministries that serve congregations and schools through the districts of the Synod (Bylaw 3.8.2.3).

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to the ONM Manager of Operations.

Essential Job Functions

This position will assist and support the Administrator of Recognized Service Organizations and promote and strengthen relationships between the Office of National Mission and Recognized Service Organizations.

Duties Include:

• Build and cultivate relationships between RSOs and the ONM, districts, congregations, affiliated organizations and other inter-Lutheran organizations.
• Receives, evaluates and processes RSO status applications; accesses RSO purpose in fostering the mission of the LCMS.
• Provides reports and information related to RSO projects and application status.
• Maintains appropriate department records for Recognized Service Organizations.
• Creates and coordinates correspondence with RSO and other constituents.
• Other ONM-related duties and projects, as assigned by the RSO Administrator, ONM managing director or executive director.

Education and Experience

• Member of a congregation of the LCMS, faithful to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions, and supportive of the Synod’s Constitution, Bylaws and policies.
• LCMS Rostered worker status preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree or theological training preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with administrative and organizational work preferred.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Self-motivated and able to effectively manage time, multiple projects and requests.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to LCMS relationships with districts and congregations, inter-Lutheran partners, RSOs and mission societies.
• Knowledgeable in Lutheran theology.
• Proficient computer and software skills.
• Ability to collaborate with clergy, districts, RSOs, and other church bodies.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None