Working at Good Shepherd

Thank you for exploring career opportunities at our church. Below you will find the current job openings at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Available Positions

Executive and Communications Assistant - NEW*

Executive and Communications Assistant

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is seeking a full-time organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented Executive & Communications Assistant to provide administrative and communications support to our Lead Pastor and Director of Administration.

This position plays an important role in the day-to-day life of Good Shepherd, helping church leadership stay organized while ensuring clear, timely, and engaging communication with our congregation. Key responsibilities include executive and administrative support, meeting coordination, preparation of worship bulletins and presentations, newsletters and congregational communications, basic graphic design, and support for HR and other administrative processes.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

Excellent organizational, writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to learn new technology
At least three years of experience in administrative support, communications, office coordination, or a related field
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with pastors, staff, volunteers, and congregation members

Experience in executive support, communications, graphic design, HR administration, or a church/nonprofit environment is preferred.

This position works with Good Shepherd’s vibrant ministry community across our Madison and Verona campuses and requires occasional travel between locations.

If you are a proactive, dependable professional who enjoys bringing organization and strong communication to a mission-driven environment, we invite you to apply.

Position Details

Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday
Hours: 40 hours per week
Status: Hourly, full-time, non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Administration
Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church campuses in Madison and Verona, WI; travel between campuses and occasional community events is required

For more information, please see the attached job description:

Executive and Communications Assistant 10-1-26
Start Date: Monday, October 26

Children's Ministry Assistant - NEW*

Children's Ministry Assistant (Birth-K)

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is seeking a caring, organized, and enthusiastic Children’s Ministry Assistant to help nurture faith and build connections with children and families, with a special emphasis on children from birth through kindergarten.

Working alongside the Associate Director of Children’s Ministry, this position will help plan and support Children’s Ministry programs, coordinate baptisms, lead a weekly playgroup, communicate with families, assist with special events and communications, and help host Church School on Sunday mornings.

We’re looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with young children and their families
Is organized, dependable, flexible, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
Supports Good Shepherd’s Christian mission and ministry
Has previous experience working with children
Is comfortable using Microsoft Office

The schedule is flexible, with much of the work able to be done remotely. Sunday morning availability from September through May is required, along with occasional on-site work at our Madison and Verona campuses.

Position Details

Schedule: Part-time, must be available Sunday mornings
Hours: 10-15 hours per week
Status: Hourly, part-time, non-exempt
Reports to: Ass. Director of Children's Ministry
Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church campuses in Madison and Verona, WI; travel between campuses and occasional community events is required

For more information, please see the attached job description:

Children's Ministry Assistant Job Description 10-1-26

Start Date: Monday, October 26

How To Apply For An Open Position

To apply for a position, please download and fill out the application below. Please send your completed application along with your resume and a cover letter attached in an email to Director of Administration Rick Blum at rblum@gslcwi.com

Application Form

Have a question?

If you'd like to learn more about a specific program, we invite you to give us a call at (608) 271-6633. We would be more than happy to connect you with a member of our staff.