CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
People are our most valued resource. Our committed employees are involved in "Making Christlike Disciples in the Nations" in 165 world areas.
The Global Ministry Center Human Resources Office professionals strive to deliver the highest possible service to our employees and are responsible for the recruitment, placement, and retention of qualified individuals to staff the ministry and administrative positions of the GMC. The many employee services include compensation and benefit administration, payroll, employment, employee relations, training, counseling, organizational communication and events, and workplace programs.
Employment Opportunities
Administrative Coordinator
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
This person will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and other senior executives for the Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center through a variety of tasks related to organization operations and communication.
Child Development Coordinator
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM)
The person in this position will work under the oversight of the NCM director. His or her role will include strengthening the quality of Holistic Child Development (HCD) ministries globally, overseeing all Child Sponsorship donor relations, and ensuring high standards and best practice in NCM’s approach to working with children and the wider community.
Communications Specialist
Nazarene Benefits USA
NBUSA is seeking a highly motivated, organized Communications Specialist who can effectively describe and promote the benefit plans administered by NBUSA and Nazarene Benefits – International.
Constituent Engagement Manager
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM)
This person will assist with cultivating and nurturing relationships with both new and existing donors—individuals and churches. This individual will work closely with the Communications Team to assist in the dissemination of messaging and reporting to NCM’s donor base. In consultation with the Director of Development, this position will assist in carrying out NCM’s entire marketing/promotional strategy.
Digital Librarian – Part-Time (20 hours), 2 years
Global Education & Clergy Development
The Wesleyan-Holiness Digital Library (WHDL) digital librarian will provide expertise and leadership in the creation, presentation, preservation, and assessment of digital collections and metadata system, policies, and procedures. This individual works collaboratively with the WHDL leadership and development teams in curating digital collections, communicating internally, and coordinating documentation and training for partners and users. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Library and/or Information Science or equivalent degree from an accredited institution. Experience in digital librarianship is required. Preferred qualifications include a working knowledge of a second language.
Enterprise Application Specialist
Information Technology
We are looking for an experienced individual to work with others on a team to maintain multiple enterprise-level applications. The applications could include OnBase, Donor Direct, Sage Intacct, Sage People, Cvent, Active Collaboration, and many others. A strong sense of customer service and ministry mission is a must.
Missionary Kid Care and Deputation Finance Support Specialist – Part-Time (15-20 hours), through September 2025
Global Missions Personnel
This position assists in various projects and administrative tasks related to missionary kid care, deputation finance, and event logistics. It is ideal for someone with a heart for missionary work, strong organizational skills, and experience in administrative support. The role will involve supporting the development of resources, financial systems work, event planning, and curricular efforts that contribute to the well-being and care of missionary families and their children.
Partner Relations Administrative Assistant
Global Missions Personnel
This position is the front-line partner relations assistant, responsible to answer, train, and assist projects and Nazarene Missions Teams (NMT) partners with the fundamental features of the Nazarene projects and NMT systems and procedures. Additionally, this position performs many tasks within the Team Management System and assists with project presentations for partners.
Regional Financial Coordinator
USA/Canada Regional Office
This person provides assistance to the USA/Canada regional director as financial manager. Duties include processing cash receipts and accounts payable, credit card reconciliation, monitoring of budgets for all ministries, managing independent contractor agreements, and other tasks as needed.
Sr. Accountant
Global Treasury Services
This person will participate in the daily functions of the Global Ministry Center accounting team. Essential operations include but are not limited to accounts payable, investments, fixed assets, banking, annual audit, and deferred giving.
More Information
Applying for Employment with the GMC
Application forms may be requested by calling 913-577-0500, emailing humanresourcesgroup@nazarene.org, or obtained in person from Human Resources at the Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center, 17001 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, Kansas, 66220, Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:30 U.S. Central Time. Completed applications may be mailed or emailed to the attention of the Human Resources Office.
Location of Global Ministry Center Positions
The GMC is the administrative hub for the Church of the Nazarene denominational ministries in 164 world areas. The GMC is conveniently located in Lenexa, Kansas, with easy access to I-35 and I-435 and within short driving distance to Kansas City International airport. All GMC positions report to this location.
Our Non-Discrimination Policy
The Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center offers equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, creed, sex, or veteran status. The Global Ministry Center is an “at will” employer.
Our Faith-Based Organization
We are a faith-based organization. Acceptance of our Christian Code of Conduct and Articles of Faith is required. Membership in the Church of the Nazarene is required for certain positions. The GMC and applicable remote work sites are smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free Christian workplaces.
Application Processing
Our Human Resources Office receives and processes many employment applications annually for a limited number of positions. While we regret that we cannot respond to each applicant, we do contact those individuals possessing the skills, education/training, and experience that best match the requirements of the open position for which the application was submitted.
An application must be completed by all applicants and an application must be completed for each position for which one wishes to be considered. Applications are retained for one year. Resumés are not necessary for entry-level positions, but they are preferred for professional-level positions.
Transparency in Coverage
Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of the General Church Medical Plan. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click here.
Affiliate Ministries
Church of the Nazarene, USA/Canada Region (Local Churches)
To search for current staff positions available within our local churches in the United States and Canada, click here. To learn more about the USA/Canada Region in general, visit usacanadaregion.org
Church of the Nazarene Foundation
To learn more about positions available at CNF, visit https://cnf.nazarenefoundation.org/index.php/jobpostings/data_entry_clerk.
The Foundry Publishing
For employment opportunities with The Foundry Publishing, please visit our careers page: thefoundrypublishing.com/careers.html
JESUS Film Harvest Partners
To learn more about positions available at the JFHP offices, visit jfhp.org. All positions are located on-site in the Olathe, Kansas, office.
Nazarene Bible College
To learn more about positions available at the NBC Administrative Offices, visit nbc.edu/jobs.
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Inc.
To learn more about positions available at NCM, Inc., visit ncmi.org. All positions are located within the Global Ministry Center in Lenexa, Kansas.
Nazarene Theological Seminary
To learn more about current positions available at NTS, see the following employment opportunities. All positions are located on-site on the Kansas City, Missouri, campus.