Open Positions

None at this time – please check back.

International Student Advisor and Administrative Assistant to the Master of Theology (Th.M.) Program

Assist in achieving the mission of Western Theological Seminary to “prepare Christians called by God to lead the church in mission” by supporting all international students and providing administrative assistance to the Th.M. program.  The position is part-time (20 hours/week, not benefit eligible) in the Academic office, reporting to Dr. Alvin Padilla, Academic Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

A full job description is available here.

To apply, please email a completed WTS Application for Employment with a cover letter, resume, and list of references to employment@westernsem.edu, attention Rayetta Perez, director of administration and human resources, by 8:00am Friday May 3, 2019.  

Fill out the optional Self-Identification Disclosure form.

Associate Director of Development

Assist in achieving the mission of Western Theological Seminary to “prepare Christians called by God to lead the church in mission” by serving as an Associate Director of Development. The Associate Director will be responsible for effective fundraising from a targeted group of donors through prospect research, donor relationships, and oversight of seminary advancement events. The position is full-time in the Development office, reporting to Andy Bast, Director of Development.

A full job description is available here. To apply, please email a completed WTS Application for Employment with a cover letter, resume, and list of references to employment@westernsem.edu, attention Rayetta Perez, director of administration and human resources.

Complete the optional Self-Identification Disclosure form.

Summer Student Maintenance Crew

Assist in achieving the mission of Western Theological Seminary to “prepare Christians called by God to lead the church in mission” by serving on the summer student maintenance crew.  General duties include painting, apartment and general cleaning, grounds work, indoors and outdoors.  See full job description and letter from supervisor David Becker, superintendent of buildings and grounds.

Pay for first-year crew members is $10.00/hour.  (effective 5/13/19)

To apply, please send a completed WTS Application for Employment and Student Maintenance Crew Questionnaire to employment@westernsem.edu.

NOTE:  If you are a past Summer Crew member, you do not need to submit a new WTS Application for Employment .  Please complete and return the Student Maintenance Crew Questionnaire to employment@westernsem.edu.

Cook Library

Student staff positions are open in Cook Library for this summer and continuing into the 2019-20 academic year.  Summer positions may be full or part-time depending on student availability and library need.  Academic year positions will be part-time.

Summer positions will begin on May 20.

Pay for first-year staff is $10.00/hour.

A job description is available here.

To apply, complete a WTS Application for Employment and Cook Library Applicant Questionnaire and send to employment@westernsem.edu.

Priority review will be given to applications received by April 5.  The application deadline is April 19.

Updated April 12, 2019

Also: check out the latest positions listed on the Reformed Church in America website.

Resident Outreach Pastor, Refugee and International Ministries–Church of the Servant in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking to fill this PT (16 Hour) position. This person will help to support and grow Refugee and International Ministries and programs, while developing vocationally in areas of community ministry and program development. Full description is online.  (posted 4/17/19)

Associate Pastor—The American Protestant Church of The Hague (APCH) in the Netherlands is seeking an Associate Pastor that posses primary gifts in at least one if not both of the following areas: Music & Worship and Youth Ministry Leadership. Visit their website for full job description. Applications will be taken until May 18. (posted 4/12/19)

School Chaplain—National Presbyterian School, an independent, coeducational elementary (nursery-6th grade) school located in Washington, DC is conducting a search for a chaplain beginning with the 2019/2010 school year. Job description can be found on their website. (posted 4/3/19)

Restore Jobs Manager—Restore Merced and Merced, CA. The person will oversee the Restore Jobs Program, a 6-12 month work experience program where individuals receive paid work experience, classroom training in job and life skills, and personal development. Please contact matt@restoremerced.org for more information. (posted 3/27/19)

Director of Children and Family Ministry—Grace Chicago Church (RCA) in Chicago, IL is looking for someone to fill the PT position.  Visit their website for full description. Taking applications until July 1. (posted 3/27/19)

Director of Youth and Children’s Ministry—Wyckoff Reformed Church in Wyckoff, NJ is seeking to fill the FT position.  The primary focus is to coordinate oversee the weekly children’s Sunday school program and JR and SR High Youth Groups in a way that provides hospitality, a sense of community and a deep faith experience. Contact jobs@wyckoffreformed.org for more information. Taking applications until August 31. (posted 3/27/19)

Lead Pastor—Hopewell Reformed Church in Hopewell Junction, NY is seeking a FT Lead Pastor.  For inquiries please contact HRCSearch@hrcrca.org.  (posted 3/27/19)

Family Ministries Director-–Trinity Presbyterian Church in Purchase, NY. This is a FT position and this person will work closely with families, children, and staff to direct and oversee the children and youth ministries. Contact stevemagneson@trinitychurch.cc for more information. Application will be taken until June 30. (posted 3/27/19)

Pastor—Big Creek Community Church in Big Creek, CA. is seeking to fill this FT position. Please visit their website for full job description. Taking applications until May 1. (posted 3/27/19)

Director of Middle School Ministry—Trinity Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA. This person will help lead a holistic ministry for youth and their families and is self-motivated, collaborative, and innovative. Contact aesqueda@trinityatlanta.org for more information.  Taking applications until May 31. (posted 3/27/19)

Resident Outreach Pastor: Immigrant and Refugee Ministries—The Church of the Servant (CRC) in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking candidates for this PT temporary position. The person will support and grow Refugee and Immigrant Ministries and programs, while developing vocationally. This position is funded for one year. Please contact COSResidentPastor@gmail.com if you are interested.  (posted 3/25/19)

Senior Pastor/English Language Congregation, National Evangelical Church in Bahrain, RCA missionary. Contact the RCA office for more information. (posted 3/17/19)

Lead Pastor–Oakbrook Church in De Pere, WI is actively searching for a Lead Pastor.  Information can be found on their website. (Posted 2/26/19)

Senior Pastor—Sanger Community Church in Sanger, CA.  Please contact SCC@sangerchurch.net for more information. (Posted 2/26/19)

Pastor—Reformed Church of Stout in Stout, IA is seeking a head pastor. Please contact rjkonken@hotmail.com for more information and job description. (posted 2/26/19)

Director of Student Ministries–First Reformed Church in Sioux Center, IA. The person will provide leadership, vision, and tools for adults to come alongside our 6th to 12th grade students in heart focused discipleship. Visit their website for full job description. (posted 2/21/19)

Pastor—Neshanic Reformed Church in Hillsborough, NJ is seeking a full time pastor. Searching for a pastor who will seek to understand the needs and priorities of the congregations, supporting their spiritual growth and fostering strong connections among them.  Job description can be found on their website. (posted 2/1/19)

Associate Pastor of Student Ministries—Oak Hills Baptist Church in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking to fill this full time position. This person will lead and oversee Middle School and High School Students (80%) and general pastoral leadership, shepherding, and administration (20%). for more information contact oakhills@oakhills.net.  (posted 1/25/19)

Lead Pastor—Kingsburg First Baptist Church in Kingsburgh, CA is seeking to fill this position. Information can be found on their website. (posted 1/22/19)

Pastoral Apprentice—Bridge City Fellowship in Portland, OR is seeking to fill this one year position for a recent seminary grad who wants to gain experience. Primary responsibilities will be in youth ministry and occasional preaching.  For more information please email bridgecitypastor@gmail.com (posted 1/3/19)

Chaplain—Baruch Senior Ministries located in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a full time Chaplin. Information can be found on their website or contact ryan.hoekstra@baruchsls.org. (posted 12/18/18) 

Youth Pastor – Trinity Church in Stanton, MI is seeking a full time youth pastor. Position description here.

Pastor—Ebenezer Reformed Church in Oregon, IL is seeking a full time pastor. The church profile can be found on their webpage. For more information please contact: ercpastorsearch@gmail.com. (posted 10/3/18)

Lead Pastor—Valley Life Community Church (RCA) in Meridian, ID is looking for a FT Lead Pastor. Please visit their website for full job description or email krwhipple@bigskyresearch.com for more information. (posted 9/20/18)

Senior Pastor—Sierra Vista Servants of Christ Church in Sierra Vista, AZ is seeking a bi-lingual English-Korean speaking pastor. Please contact jbido@cox.net for more information. (posted 9/19/18)

Church Plant Pastor—Forestview Community Church in Grimsby, Ontario is looking for a church plant pastor. Job description can be found on the church’s website. (posted 7/25/18)

Senior Pastor––Bethany Community Church in Laurel, MD is seeking their next FT senior pastor. Visit their website for more information. (posted 7/2/18)

Pastor—Johnstown Reformed Church in Johnstown, NY is seeking a full time pastor. Contact catomchik@msn.com for more information. (posted 6/8/18)

Lead Pastor—Grace Fellowship Church in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a lead pastor. Click on the link for a full job description. (posted 6/8/18)