The Board of Governors of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League invites applicants and nominations for the position of executive director for Lutheran Hour Ministries with headquarters in St. Louis, Mo. The executive director provides leadership to accomplish the vision and mission of LHM (http://www.lhm.org/about/mission.htm), and is accountable directly to the Board of Governors.
As the chief administrative and executive staff member, the executive director will have wide latitude to lead a diverse and creative international media ministry. Successful management will assure compliance with board directives and policies and provide a sound financial basis for ministry operations. The job description may be viewed in detail at www.lhm.org/execdirector.htm.
Candidates must be a lay member of either the LCMS or LCC who possesses a desire to speak boldly of the saving grace of Jesus Christ. The successful candidate will demonstrate a track record of effective organizational, management, supervisory, and leadership skills at an executive level in a secular or comparable not-for-profit organization. Experience in anticipating, defining, and analyzing issues, and initiating timely actions using proven business judgment are essential.
Applications and nominations will be accepted until April 15. If interested, please submit a resume with cover letter and salary history to Michael Onnen, President, International Lutheran Laymen’s League, For the Executive Director Search Committee, e-mail: mickonnen@alltel.net.
Posted Feb. 26, 2009
