Pastor – Luci Sesvold
journeypastorluci@gmail.com
journeylutheran@gmail.com
Financial Assistant – Jodi Anderson
journeyfinancedir@gmail.com
Faith Formation Director – Amy Denson
Communications & Publications Specialist
Journey Lutheran Church – Onalaska, WI
Journey Lutheran Church is a congregation called by God to be the body of Christ in mission for the
world. To that end we will be a congregation where everybody is welcome and invited, where people of
all ages are nourished and grown in their spiritual journey, where people find joy, hope, meaning,
and purpose, where people experience a sense of community and acceptance, and where we take
seriously our role as stewards of God’s creation.
Position Purpose: The position of Communications & Publications Specialist manages publications, the
web page, phones, and visitors. This position creates and produces the newsletter, bulletins,
announcements, and necessary church publications. An important function of this position is to extend
hospitality to all who call or visit the office, whether members or non-members. This position performs
all duties necessary to support the functioning of the church office and provide support to the Pastor and ministry teams.
Supervision: The Publications & Communications Specialist serves under the supervision of the Pastor.
General Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist everyone who calls or visits the office
- Handle all mail responsibilities
- Manage the ICON System
- Assemble, edit, and publish the weekly newsletter and any other church publications
- Produce PowerPoint presentations for services
- Produce weekly bulletins and announcement pages/projects
- Actively participate in weekly staff meetings and other meetings as appropriate
- Work effectively with community business representatives and vendors to ensure quality
business relationships - Work collaboratively and as a team member with Journey staff, teams, and committees
- Seek to constantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the church business operations
- Work effectively with a wide variety of people within the congregation and community
- Actively seek opportunities that support outreach efforts within Journey and the community
- Conduct daily business activities that support the staff as well as the mission and vision of
Journey - Maintain procedure manuals
- Maintain web page and Facebook
- Engages in other responsibilities as assigned by the Pastor, including but not limited to the
Specific Responsibilities listed below
Skills/Knowledge/Qualifications:
Has ability to ensure confidentiality
Is reliable
Has theology and values that are recognized by the ELCA and are in harmony with Journey’s
mission, vision, and values
Has ability to organize and prioritize tasks
Has ability to warmly greet guests
Has excellent communication skills
Has effective written and verbal skills
Is a creative thinker
Has ability to work efficiently, both independently and within a team
Has proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, ICON System, PowerPoint, Publisher,
InDesign or other image design program
Has ability to create and edit video material
Experience & Education:
- Associate degree in related field preferred (extensive experience may be considered in lieu of a
degree) - High School degree or GED required
- Experience working in an office/business setting
- Experience working in a church ministry or other non-profit work environment preferred
- Experience in the operation of office equipment
- Experience working with various software programs including Microsoft Office
Schedule:
This is a part-time, hourly position, Monday through Friday. Approximately 18-20 hours per week
with 3-4 hours daily located in the church office. Alternate hours are to be agreed upon and approved
in advance by the Pastor. The position is not eligible for benefits.