Why Join Our Team?
At Stephen Ministries St. Louis, we’re all about building a more caring world. We’re a nonprofit Christian educational organization that has been equipping people for half a century to care and relate with excellence.
We’re best known for Stephen Ministry, our caring ministry system used in over 14,000 churches from over 190 faith traditions around the world.
We also produce books, courses, and other resources on topics such as grief, empathy, caring for those who are hurting, assertive relating, and leadership.
Our training and resources are being used by individuals, churches, schools, businesses, hospitals, and other organizations worldwide, making a difference in millions of lives.
An exciting new initiative at Stephen Ministries is helping congregations and other organizations play a key role in combating the mental health crisis by preventing mental distress and promoting mental health and well-being.
A career at Stephen Ministries is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be involved in meaningful work as part of a kind, collaborative, and Christ-centered team, working together to carry out a life-transforming mission.
Building a more caring world starts with having a great team and a great work environment. That’s why, at Stephen Ministries, we hire people, not positions.
We’re on the lookout for people who are passionate about our mission, a good fit for our team, and driven to succeed. We work with each staff member to craft a role that matches their gifts, skills, experiences, and interests with the needs and goals of our organization.
All employees receive initial and ongoing training in a variety of areas connected to their work, as well as ongoing support from their mentor/supervisor who encourages their professional development and offers regular opportunities for growth.
The workday of a Communications and Marketing Specialist involves a variety of tasks, including:
- Working on strategic communications
- Managing and supporting marketing projects
- Consulting with customers from around the world over the phone and by email, supporting them in their ministry through our excellent training, books, and materials for ministry
- Participating in our live, interactive online training events
- Working on various projects and tasks supporting the organization and its mission.
In addition, those in this role may have the opportunity to take on responsibilities in work areas such as:
- Writing, editing, and publishing
- Adult education
- Ministry support
- Market research
- Public support and development
- Developing new resources, graphic design, and videography
- Information technology
- Accounting and purchasing
Stephen Ministries offers competitive pay and benefits:
- Vacation accrued from start of employment
- Sick/Personal time
- Seven paid holidays
- Company-paid health and dental insurance
- Company-paid Pension
- Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)
- Company -paid life insurance.
All positions are at the Stephen Ministries Center in St. Louis.
To Apply: Submit your résumé with a cover letter by mail or email. In your cover letter, please tell us about your goals, experiences, and achievements along with anything else you think would be helpful for us to know. Our team wants to get to know you as a person, including what drew you to apply to work at Stephen Ministries.
For more information, call us at 314-428-2600 or visit www.stephenministries.org/careers.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
