Lifespan Religious Education Coordinator

The Unitarian Church in Charleston

Charleston, SC 29401

Full job description

Join the staff of the Unitarian Church in Charleston (UC-CHS), an inclusive community of inspiration, love and service committed to creating a better world. The applicant need not be a Unitarian Universalist to apply but must be comfortable in a diverse environment working with LGBTQ+ people, Jewish people, agnostics, atheists, pagans, Christians, Buddhists, and more.

The Lifespan Religious Education Coordinator provides administrative and operational support as well as volunteer and childcare coordination for children's religious education, youth ministry, and adult faith development. Our Religious Education program supports members of all ages in their search for truth and meaning, their development of a Unitarian Universalist (UU) theology and identity, and their expression of our UU values in the world.

While some tasks may be completed remotely, in person work will be required at least two days a week - including but not limited to Wednesdays (10am-3pm) and Sundays (9am-1pm). Remainder of the hours can be completed at home on the computer and/or in-person.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Recruit, train, prepare, and manage volunteers to lead:

Sunday School, Sunday Forum, Family Circle, Connecting Circles and other Small Group Ministries, and OWL (every other year)

  • Recruit, train, coordinate and manage childcare staff

  • Serve as a resource for the faith development of the congregation across the lifespan

  • Collaborate with the Minister, Music Director, and Worship Associates on Sunday services and other worship and spiritual practice gatherings

  • Serve as the primary contact for Soul Matters

  • Participate in Unitarian Universalist Association events, trainings, and classes and share new initiatives and resources with the congregation.

Sunday Mornings:

  • Ensure the smooth functioning of Sunday morning Religious Education programs.

  • Find and share weekly Time for All ages in Sunday worship services.

Administrative:

  • Regularly submit announcements, articles and Social Media posts pertinent to religious education.

  • Maintain communications with families and various small group ministries.

  • Attend weekly staff meetings and supervision meetings with the minister.

Experience

  • Experience in volunteer management

  • Experience in education of children and youth

  • Self-starter, ability to work independently and meet deadlines

  • Experience in a work environment requiring a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism

  • Proficient in the use of Breeze or equivalent church management software or other people database system

  • Proficient in Windows, Google Workspace (G-suite), YouTube, Zoom, MailChimp, Squarespace, Facebook, Instagram, Canva, and Survey Monkey

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance

  • Flexible schedule

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Professional development assistance

  • Retirement plan

  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

  • Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

  • Why do you want to work for the Unitarian Church in Charleston?

  • What makes you a good candidate for this position?

Work Location: In person

To Apply: Send your cover letter and resume to Reverend Rebecca Hinds rebecca@charlestonuu.org

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