Writer and Editor
Stephen Ministries
Saint Louis, MO
Writer and Editor
WhyJoinOurTeam?
AtStephenMinistriesSt.Louis,we’reallaboutbuildingamorecaringworld.We’reanonprofitChristian educationalorganizationthathasbeenequippingpeopleforhalfacenturytocareandrelatewith excellence.
We’rebestknownforStephenMinistry,our lay caringministrysystemusedinover14,000churchesfrom over190 Christianfaithtraditionsaroundtheworld. Wealsoproducebooks,courses,andotherresourcesontopicssuchasgrief,empathy,caringforthose whoarehurting,assertiverelating,and leadership.
A major new emphasis for Stephen Ministries is working with Christian congregations to help them combat the mental health crisis, empowering the mental health of everyone by teaching interpersonal and coping life skills through local congregations.
Ourtrainingandresourcesareusedbyindividuals,churches,schools,businesses,hospitals,and otherorganizationsworldwide,makingadifferenceinmillionsoflives.
AcareeratStephenMinistriesismorethanjustajob;it’sanopportunitytobeinvolvedinmeaningful work touching millions of lives worldwide. You willpartofakind,collaborative,andChrist-centeredteamworkingtogethertocarryoutalife-transformingmission as we seek to build a more caring world.
What We’re Looking For
Buildingamorecaringworldstartswithhavingagreatteamandagreatworkenvironment.That’s why,atStephenMinistries,wehirepeople,notpositions.
We’reonthelookout forpeoplewhoarepassionateaboutourmission,agoodfitforourteam,and driventosucceed.Weworkwitheachstaffmembertocraftarolethatmatchestheirgifts,skills, experiences,andinterestswiththeneedsandgoalsofourorganization.
About This Role
TheworkdayofaWriterandEditorinvolvestasksincluding:
- Collaborating withotherpublishedwritersandeditors on projects such as books,publicitymaterial,trainingmanuals, customer correspondence, and internal communications.
- Assisting in conducting research and incorporating researchfindingsinto writingprojects.
- Consultingwithcustomersfromaroundtheworldoverthephoneandbyemail,supporting themintheirministry
- Participatinginourlive,interactiveonlinetrainingevents
- Completingvarious other projectsandtaskssupportingtheorganizationanditsmission.
Thoseinthisrole typically also support our ministry in other ways andmayhavetheopportunitytotakeonresponsibilitiesinareassuchas:
Communicationsandmarketing
Adulteducation
Ministrysupport and consultation
Marketresearch
Publicsupportanddevelopment
Developingnewresources
Graphicdesignandvideography
Informationtechnology
Accountingandpurchasing
StephenMinistriesofferscompetitivepayandbenefits:
Vacationaccruedfromstartofemployment
Sick/Personaltime
Seven paid holidays
Company-paidhealthanddentalinsurance
Company-paidPension
VoluntaryRetirementFund(403b)
Company-paidlifeinsurance.
Flexibleschedule
Allpositionsare in-office attheStephenMinistriesCenterinSt.Louis.
ToApply:Submityourrésuméwithacoverletterby email.Inyourcoverletter,pleasetellus aboutyourgoals,experiences,andachievementsalongwithanythingelseyouthinkwouldbehelpful forustoknow.Ourteamwantstogettoknowyouasaperson,includingwhatdrewyoutoapplyto work at Stephen Ministries.
Formoreinformation,callusat314-428-2600orvisit
www.stephenministries.org/careers