Job Opportunities in the Pacific Southwest District

POSITION TITLE: South Bay Ministry Team Leader
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego


Under the supervision of the Lead Minister and functioning as a member of the Worship & Program Ministry Team, the South Bay Ministry Team Leader provides leadership and resources to the South Bay community, a congregation of First Unitarian Universalist (UU) Church of San Diego being developed in Chula Vista. 

 

This is a half-time, exempt position with First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego that will support and facilitate the work of the South Bay task groups.  The position includes leadership development, helping with worship services and community outreach.


A bachelor’s degree, two years experience in a related field, and management experience are required.  The person should be bi-lingual in English and Spanish as well.  We need someone who is energetic and extremely positive about Unitarian Universalism.


Please send e mail for a complete job description. No phone calls, please.  hrfirstchurch@yahoo.com

(posted 6/3/09)



POSITION TITLE: Director of Lifespan Religious Education (DLRE)
Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara  
               

Size of Congregation: 448 adult members.

About Us: The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara (founded 1876) is a multi-staff, mid-size congregation in beautiful Santa Barbara, California.  We are a Welcoming Congregation, the 2005 recipient of the UUA O. Eugene Pickett award, and have recently completed a successful $2 million capital campaign and building renovation project. Our beautiful 1930 historic facility is now a Santa Barbara Green Building, and will soon activate a new solar panel system as part of a grant supported model for religious and non-profit facilities. With an energetic executive team, new music staff, new membership coordinator, a recently completed Religious Education Needs Assessment, spring 2009 launch of Small Group Ministry program and updated Strategic Plan 2009-2013, the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara is poised to experience significant growth in its RE programs and is committed to expanding organizational capacity to match program growth. We are proud to be a Fair Compensation Congregation and excited to provide an excellent long-term vocational experience for a Director of Lifespan Religious Education.

Size of Religious Education Program: 80 children enrolled preschool through high school, average attendance 40.   We currently offer 10 adult programs per year (mostly volunteer-led) with about 120 adults participating.

Title: Director of Lifespan Religious Education

Time Frame: 9 to 12 units (30-40 hours per week) depending on preferences of the best candidate.

Goal: The DLRE is empowered to create, administer, and grow RE programs for children, youth and adults in service of our congregational mission and vision.

Statement of Accountability: The DLRE reports to Rev. Aaron McEmrys, Parish Minister. The DLRE will guide and work cooperatively with the Adult and Children's RE Committees.

Directly Supervises: Religious Education Assistant; Childcare Coordinator; Volunteers

Job Summary: The Director of Lifespan Religious Education of the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara (USSB) nurtures each individual’s search for meaning by inspiring spiritual, emotional and religious growth within the Unitarian Universalist framework. The DLRE works collaboratively with the professional staff and is supported by an active network of volunteers and volunteer committees. The DLRE contributes to a vision of faith development for USSB religious education programs to include people of all ages, pre-school through older adults.

Compensation:

Salary: We are a UUA Fair Compensation Midsize III congregation using standards for Geo Index IV. 

Benefits: Health Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, 10% pension contribution. Dental Insurance and Term Life Insurance as pre-tax deduction.

Professional Expenses: $3,000 per year.

Vacation: Four weeks per year with study leave to be negotiated.

Application Procedure: Please send a letter of interest, resume, and (if you like) any additional materials (such as a curriculum vitae, letters of reference, photographs, or samples of your work) by May 22, 2009, by email to ussb@ussb.org or by mail to Nancy Edmundson, Director of Administration, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1535 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Position will remain open until hire. For more information, visit our website at: http://www.ussb.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=78&Itemid=101

(posted 5/12/09)


Director of Religious Education

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northwest Tucson

Primary Duties

·         Supervise Sunday Morning Religious Education Program

·         Maintain records and website

·         Recruit and train teachers

·         Hire and supervise nursery staff

·         Serve on Religious Education Committee

·         Work well with parents, youth and children


Salary

1/3 time position:  approx. 15 hours per week
$11,287 annual salary (anticipated start date:  August 1)

The ideal candidate must be 25 years of age or older (per insurance requirements) and should have good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, and familiarity with liberal religious values.  Training will be provided.


The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northwest Tucson is a welcoming community, welcoming all persons regardless of age, race, gender, sexual preference, or gender orientation; all spiritual and religious paths that promote basic human dignity, the right to free and independent search for truth, universal equality, compassion, and justice are welcome, including non-practice and non-belief.

Email your resume with the title line “Applicant for UUCNWT Religious Education Director position” to:  office@uucnwt.org.  Resumes may also be mailed to Rev. Susan Manker-Seale at 3601 W. Cromwell Dr., Tucson, AZ  85741

Please respond by May 27, 2009.

Questions may be emailed to Tom Bunch, DLRE Chair, at sparky9132000@yahoo.com, or Gwen Goodman at gwen@dakotacom.net.

(posted 5/12/09) 

 

 

Choir Director

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northwest Tucson


Primary Duties

·         Direct weekly rehearsal on Thursday nights from 7:00-8:30PM

·         Perform service music on two Sundays each month:

o        Perform one choral anthem, plus brief liturgical selections when requested

o        Lead hymns with pianist

·         Serve on Music and Worship Associates committees

·         Develop and maintain choral music library


Salary

1/4 time position:  10 hours per week,

$5438/ten months (August through May)


The ideal candidate will have experience as a choir director.  No profession of faith is required, though the suitable candidate will positively present musical selections that embody the following philosophy:  The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northwest Tucson is a welcoming community, welcoming all persons regardless of age, race, gender, sexual preference, or gender orientation; all spiritual and religious paths that promote basic human dignity, the right to free and independent search for truth, universal equality, compassion, and justice are welcome, including non-practice and non-belief.


Please email your resume with the title line “Applicant for UUCNWT Choir Director position” to:  office@uucnwt.org.


Resumes may also be mailed to Rev. Susan Manker-Seale at 3601 W. Cromwell Dr., Tucson, AZ  85741


Questions may be emailed to Joel Schwindt, Choir Director, at joelschwindt@hotmail.com or Dorothy Jacobs, Music Chair, at dotjcubs@msn.com.

(posted 5/12/09)