Massachusetts Bay District of Unitarian Universalist Curches

Full Time Director of Religious Education

North Parish of North Andover, UU

The historic North Parish of North Andover is a 330-member welcoming congregation with 110 children and youth currently enrolled in our religious education program. We are seeking a Director of Religious Education to lead a broad and diverse religious education program that nourishes spiritual growth and Unitarian Universalist identity. We have just completed a comprehensive interim process and are ready to partner in furthering our vision.

We are seeking a Director of Religious Education who holds a bachelor’s degree and has at least five years experience. Preference will be given to someone working toward UUA credentialing requirements or having similar experience. The Director of Religious Education will be both a leader and someone who is flexible and collaborative. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on supporting social action programs, building intergenerational connections, and engaging volunteers.

We offer a salary and benefits package that meets the fair compensation guidelines of the Unitarian Universalist Association, commensurate with the candidate’s education, training and experience. We are located 25 miles northwest of Boston. See us at North Parish of North Andover, UU.

Please send a letter of intent and resume to our Search Committee via minister@northparish.org by August 30th.

1/4 Time Coordinator Religious Education

Unity Church of North Easton, MA

Administers religious ed program that nurtures UU identity among children and young adults at small but extremely active UU church. Works closely w/ minister and RE committee. Maintains curricula and prepares classroom materials; staff Sunday School program. Level 2 UUA Credentialed Religious Ed status preferred; knowledge/understanding of children’s learning styles and needs w/in religious community. Job description and org details at Unity Church of North Easton, MA. 10 hrs p/wk-10 mos p/yr. Salary within UUA guidelines for a ¼ time CRE. Send resumes to the attention of “CRE Position” at office@unity-church.com.

Church Administrator

Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson

19 hours/week. Familiarity with church administration and general office procedures preferred. Please mail your resume to The Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson, PO Box 176, Hudson MA 01749 or email it to administrator@ucmh.org or call 978-562-9180.

Director of Religious Education

First Universalist Society of Salem

REPORTS TO: The Director of Religious Education reports to the Minister and Religious Education Committee.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Director of Religious Education (DRE) is responsible for the children's and youth religious education programming of the church. The DRE will work closely with the Religious Education Committee and the Minister. The DRE works to accomplish the goals of the religious education program:

• Build and implement the Children's and Youth's RE programs.
• Provide opportunities for children to learn about the UU principles and to share in the life of the church.
• Work with the church community to grow the religious education program and the congregation.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Religious Education Committee and the Minister.
• Include children with learning or behavioral issues in the religious education program and the life of the church.

EDUCATION: A high school degree is required. Bachelor's degree preferred. EXPERIENCE: Prior experience, as a DRE is preferred. Prior experience working with children with learning or behavioral issues is preferred. Knowledge of and is a member of LREDA (The Liberal Religious Educators Association) and their education opportunities and credentialing process. Further details

Volunteer Coordinator

First Parish in Cambridge

The First Parish in Cambridge is seeking a part-time Volunteer Coordinator to organize and energize our volunteer efforts within our congregation. The Volunteer Coordinator is expected to create a supportive environment for members and newcomers to get involved in the community. The primary responsibility will be to work with the Membership Committee and Senior Deacon to develop the Foundations of Fellowship Program, which seeks to mobilize a broad segment of the congregation to fill essential volunteer roles throughout the church year. Further details

Part-time Religious Educator

First Parish Church in Dorchester

First Parish Church in Dorchester is an urban Unitarian Universalist church with a vision of developing as a strong multi-racial, multi-cultural congregation. We seek a dynamic educator to serve as Director of Religious Education. We are a 75+ member congregation with a renewed focus on growth and outreach into our community. We have a regular attendance of 12 or more children and are looking to hire a religious educator to help us grow, shape, and define our children’s program.

We hope that you have a deep love of children and Unitarian Universalism, have some skill and experience in education and/or child development, and have an interest in your own growth and development as well as that of the congregation you serve. We also hope you are excited by the prospect of helping to build a multi-cultural church community which reflects and strengthens the diversity of the broader community around us.

This is a ten hour per week position that runs from mid-August through mid-June and includes Sunday mornings. Please send resume or request for more information to Rev. Arthur Lavoie, First Parish Church in Dorchester, 10 Parish Street, Dorchester, MA 02122, (617) 436-2999, fathaatha@verizon.net. EOE.

Half-Time Director of Children's Religious Education

First Church and Parish in Dedham, MA

This is a permanent position. 18 - 20 hours per week, September to June. Hours must include Sundays 9 am to 1:00. Weekday hours are flexible with some evening meetings.

First Church and Parish in Dedham is searching for a creative energetic communicator who will work with the Minister and the Religious Education Committee to create a supportive environment and spiritual community for children and adults.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants will have a bachelor degree or equivalent. Equally important are Religious Education experience and training and ease and comfort working with children, youth and adults. Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel are necessary. Energy, creativity, and a sense of humor are a must.

Fully and partially credentialed Religious Educators will be given preference.
Compensation:
Salary ranges from $14,500 to $18,000 commensurate with experience (falling within guidelines set by the Unitarian Universalist Association for a small sized congregation prorated for half-time work.)
The Director of Children's Religious Education will receive 4 Sundays off per year (September to June) and one week or 7 days of sick or vacation time to be coordinated with the Religious Education Committee and the Minister.
For more information, please visit this link

Religious Education and Membership Development Coordinator

First Parish in Milton

Our growing, dynamic liberal religious congregation seeks a Religious Education and Membership Development Coordinator to provide support to the religious education program and to the congregation’s efforts to attract, integrate, and engage members.

Requirements:
• Excellent organizational skills, especially proficiency with databases and management of information from multiple sources (email, phone calls, personal contact).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, as well as solid interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with children and/or education in child and adolescent development.
• Ability to work both independently and in close communication with lay leaders, supervisors and the staff team and adhere to our Code of Professional Practice.

The Religious Education and Membership Development Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Religious Education (DRE) and the Minister. This is a half-time position, requiring an average of 20 hours per week. First Parish in Milton welcomes and encourages applications from people of all sexual/gender orientations, as well as from historically marginalized communities.

For a full job description, click here. Please send a letter of interest and resume to:
Jennifer Tegan, Administrative Assistant
First Parish in Milton
535 Canton Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
617-698-6329
office@fpmilton.org