Call for nominations/applicants: LWML executive director

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML): Lutheran Women in Mission announces an opening for the position of executive director.

The executive director will:

  • Embrace and articulate the mission, vision and ministry of the LWML;
  • Oversee processes such as hiring, separation, staff development, performance management, and compensation and benefits;
  • In collaboration and partnership with the LWML Board of Directors, develop and implement the organization’s strategic plan and oversee day-to-day operations; and
  • In conjunction with the treasurer, build and maintain the biennial operating budget and administer the management of all leases, contracts and other financial commitments.  

Position requirements include:

  • Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in business, human resources, finance, marketing or related field.
  • Five or more years of nonprofit management experience.
  • Experience with audit, legal compliance and risk management.
  • Experience with nonprofit organizational budgeting, marketing, public relations and fundraising.
  • Membership in good standing of a congregation of the LCMS, preferred.
  • Previous experience working in an LCMS-related capacity, preferred.

Read a full position description and/or apply at lcms.org/careers. Nominations may be submitted to nathan.thomas@lcms.org. The deadline to apply or submit nominations is Sept. 30.

Posted June 30, 2025