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Join the team at a progressive, mission-driven organization dedicated to preparing leaders who transform the world.

United is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. It is the seminary’s policy to make employment decisions in a manner that will further this principle and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Therefore, as required by applicable federal, state or local laws, the seminary’s decisions about recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, benefits and all similar employment decisions will be made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other class status protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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Openings at United

Interested in working alongside our faculty and staff? Available openings can be found below. With questions or inquiries, please contact Vonda Pearson at vpearson@unitedseminary.edu.

Institutional Major Gifts Officer

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities seeks an Institutional Major Gifts Officer (32 hrs/wk). The successful candidate for this position will be an experienced fundraiser capable of securing significant philanthropic support for the seminary through cultivating relationships with foundations, corporations, churches, and other organizations; stewarding a portfolio of institutional funders; developing proposals to provide operating funds and match funding opportunities with United’s needs; successfully writing grants in a range of $5,000 to $1,000,000 or more; stewarding a small portfolio of individual donors; and valuing the mission of United to prepare graduates for innovative and compassionate leadership of churches, other faith communities, and society toward justice and peace.

Please click here to view the complete job description and necessary qualifications. This position is .8 FTE/32 hours a week and requires the employee to routinely work on campus for at least three (3) days (or 24 hours of the 32) a week. The annualized salary range is $58,000–$69,000 with a very generous benefits package including retirement, medical, health savings account, Life/LTD, vacation, and sick leave. Plus, you’ll work with colleagues who are highly creative, dedicated, and collaborative and will want the same approach from you.

United Theological Seminary is proud to be a leader in progressive theological education, welcoming students of all genders, religious affiliations, spiritual expressions, races, abilities, and ages. We are a community of activists, students, scholars, artists, ministers, chaplains, and more. 

If this position is your kind of work and United is your kind of place, we would love to hear from you! 

To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to vpearson@unitedseminary.edu. We will review applications immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

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External Job Board

United has a job board where churches and other organizations can post openings for ministry and related fields that might be of interest to United students, alumni, and friends. Visit the link below to view current opportunities.

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