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Elim is Hiring!

Elim is a Lutheran congregation (ELCA) in Petaluma, California, founded in 1925. Elim has played an influential role in Petaluma, transforming our community through direct ministry and helping to incubate other nonprofits. We are committed to serving God in this place and look forward to bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to the people of Petaluma. Elim’s offices are at 504 Baker Street, Petaluma, CA and office hours are from 9 AM through 12 Noon. Monday through Thursday. No phone calls please.  All applicants are required to submit a job application.

Send questions and applications to jobs@elimpetaluma.org. 

Nursery Worker 
The nursery is an essential part of the ministry at Elim; welcoming and providing hospitality to members and visitors with young children, birth through four years of age. The nursery worker is entrusted with the well-being, loving care, and security of children, and for relating cordially and professionally with their parents.

The position is for 3.5 hours a week, on Sunday mornings, starting 15 minutes before the first worship service begins (currently 9:00 am) and ending when everything is cleaned up and put away following the last service (typically before Noon.) Less hours in the summer when we have only one service. You may also be asked to provide childcare on special occasions but this is optional on your part. ​
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General Manager
As the General Manager of Elim Lutheran Church, you will be the senior paid lay staff member of the congregation. You will report to the Leadership Team (Elim’s board of directors) through Elim’s elected president. The position is for 20 hours per week. While there is some flexibility in scheduling and opportunity to work remotely or from home, Elim expects the general manager to be in the office at least 4 weekdays per week for a total of at least 15 hours.

​The general manager is responsible for preparing policies and procedures for approval by the Leadership Team and for implementing approved policies and procedures. The responsibilities include oversight and direction of the church’s lay staff (excluding preschool staff) and office operations, insurance, government compliance, and information technology.
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