Writer and Editor

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