Christian Storytelling Program Coordinator

Christian Storytelling Program Coordinator

In December 2025, Augustana University was selected as one of just 48 recipients (out of over 1100 applicants) for Lilly Endowment's National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life. This $5 million grant will support Augustana in telling authentic and compelling stories of the rich spiritual lives of young adults, from the profound ways that their childhood congregations shaped them, to the faithful questions they are asking of God and the church as they navigate the complexity of college.

Sacred Discoveries will equip student storytellers and produce hundreds of narratives that illuminate God's faithfulness and explore the questions, curiosities, and convictions that shape young adult faith. These stories will be shared widely through podcasts, short films, written publications, live storytelling events, service experiences, and artistic expressions, to inspire congregations and communities across the ELCA and beyond to know and love God.

A robust staffing model of three full‑time positions will ensure faithful administration and effective implementation of the Sacred Discoveries initiative. All positions will report to the Senior University Pastor and Vice President for Mission Integration, who will also serve as the Sacred Discoveries Project Director.

The program coordinator will support daily operations and administrative functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing scheduling and communications, tracking expenses and maintaining accurate budget documentation.
• Organizing logistics for retreats, storytelling events, and congregational visits.
• Archiving storytelling content and related project records, and maintaining organized files and contact databases to ensure smooth project implementation and grant reporting.
• Managing social media and website content in partnership with consultants and program staff.

The coordinator will work closely with the Sacred Discoveries Project Managers and the University Pastors, and will collaborate regularly with faculty, administrators, and students across the university.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in office administration with demonstrated excellence in managing schedules, organizing files and databases, and tracking details of multi‑step workflows.
• Ability to maintain accurate record‑keeping, budget documentation, and meet deadlines.
• Skilled in organizing logistics for events, retreats, travel, hospitality, and meeting preparation.
• Experience maintaining websites, crafting social media content, or supporting communications strategies.
• Ability to anticipate needs, plan ahead, and troubleshoot in a fast‑paced, high‑volume work environment.

Senior level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Other

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre‑employment background check.