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
When you work with an organization like Lutheran World Relief, what keeps you going every day is that you are making a difference in every task you do. You are actively contributing to our mission to transform the lives of children and helping the world’s poorest communities build the resilience they need to thrive. It is truly a privilege and a blessing to wake up every morning knowing you are making a difference in people’s lives.
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.