Lutheran World Relief offers career opportunities for caring, energetic individuals who wish to make a difference in our world.
Opportunities are available at a variety of locations with competitive wages and a generous benefits package that (depending on employment status) may include health, dental and life insurance, paid time off and retirement savings programs.
Employee Benefits
Lots of Paid Time Off!
- Up to 24 days of vacation per year, based on role; 14 days to start for non-exempt positions/ 20 days to start for exempt positions
- 11 paid holidays
- 12 sick days
- 2 personal days
- Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
We-Got-Your-Back Insurance
- Lutheran World Relief pays approximately 85% of health, dental and vision premiums for employees, spouses and legal dependents. Employees are eligible to participate in the health benefits on their first day of employment.
- 100% paid life, accident and disability insurance premiums
- 100% paid medical evacuation insurance premiums
Super-Generous Retirement Plan
- Lutheran World Relief contributes 9% of an employee's salary into their 403(b) plan; no employee contribution required.
- The vesting period is:
- One year of service 25% vested.
- Two years of service 50% vested.
- Three years of service 100% vested.
Competitive Salaries!
- Regular performance reviews and pay increases
- Discretionary bonuses
Why I Love My Work
Being able to see a smile of satisfaction on the faces of the community beneficiaries in the course of doing my work is what makes me wake up each day to strive and make a difference in peoples’ lives. That gives me a lot of satisfaction.