Full Time Leader

Name of church/institution: 
Ethical Society of St. Louis
 
Post date: 
02/20/2024 - 4:05pm

Opportunity
The Ethical Society of St. Louis is seeking a full-time Leader, comparable to a senior minister/pastor/rabbi.

Who We Are
The Ethical Society of St. Louis (ESSL) is a humanist congregation, founded in 1886 and affiliated with the American Ethical Union (AEU). Our mission is to inspire ethical living by affirming the worth and dignity of every person and advocating the primacy of ethical behavior above any creed. The Ethical Society functions like a traditional religion, but our programs are non-theistic and involve no prayer or traditional religious rituals.

Principal Responsibilities 

  • Give an engaging, inspiring, and intellectually stimulating talk, 20 – 30 minutes long, on Sunday morning, about twice monthly.
  • Engage actively with the congregation and foster a sense of community and the involvement of current and new members.
  • Deliver pastoral care and perform weddings, funerals, and other ceremonies.
  • Represent the Ethical Society of St. Louis to the broader community.
  • Provide an array of administrative functions including staff and volunteer supervision, budget development and oversight, and oversight of youth programs.


Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a preference for study in the humanities or the helping professions.
  • Congregational leadership experience or leadership in a similar type of organization.
  • Training, background or understanding of humanism, Ethical Culture, or comparable religious traditions.
  • Leader certification or willingness to seek leader certification from the American Ethical Union.
  • Experienced public speaker and excellent communicator.


Compensation
Minimum salary of $90,000 plus benefits, including housing allowance, medical insurance, self-employment offset tax, retirement contribution, and, if appropriate, relocation allowance.

Location 
St. Louis, MO
Deadline to apply: 
April 5th 2024
Contact email: 
ESSLsearch24@gmail.com
Further contact information 
How to Apply Interested candidates should provide the following: Letter of interest Resume A writing sample that exemplifies what you might include in a 20-30-minute Sunday morning talk Relevant video links, if available Contact information for at least 4 references with an explanation of the context in which the referee knows you Materials should be submitted to ESSLsearch24@gmail.com Diversity Statement A core value of the Ethical Society is a commitment to diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
Type of Position: 
Professional
Time Span of Position: 
Full-time