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Position Opening: Director of Religious Education
First Unitarian Society of Schenectady, NY
The First Unitarian Society of Schenectady (FUSS)
is seeking an experienced, full-time Director of Religious Education
beginning July 1, 2008. FUSS has a healthy, thriving religious education
program for children and youth with strong commitments to integrating
spiritual growth and learning with social justice action. While we are
extraordinarily proud of our youth's commitment to social justice in the
wider community, we are also keenly aware that the growth and vibrancy
of the community as a whole depends on strong spiritual growth and faith
development across the generations, for all ages and stages. Therefore
we seek to transform ourselves into a congregation that fully realizes
its goals of lifespan religious education administered through shared
ministry. We seek a dedicated, passionate and professional Director of
Religious Education to lead us in this transformation. For more
information, see our detailed
Job Description.
posted 3/19/08
Position Opening: Half time Minister
Unitarian Universalist Church of Athens & Sheshequin, PA
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Athens and
Sheshequin (UUCAS) is looking for a ½ time minister. We are a small,
diverse, warm congregation, “the little church that could”. We are
designated as a “Welcoming Congregation” and are celebrating 200 years,
this year. UUCAS is a liberal beacon in the small town of Athens, PA,
located on the NY/PA border. Check us out! Our congregational record is
posted at the UUA website: www.uua.org.
Our website is www.athensuuc.org.
posted 2/26/08
Position Opening: Executive Director
Murray Grove Association of Lanoka Harbor, NJ
The Murray Grove Association of Lanoka Harbor, New
Jersey is looking to hire a new Executive Director with a start date of
September 1, 2008. Applications will be accepted through April 1, 2008.
Please see their
Flyer for full details.
website: www.murraygrove.org
posted 2/25/08
Assistant Director of Religious Education -
Canton Unitarian Universalist Church
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Canton New
York is seeking a creative Assistant Director of Religious Education (ADRE).
The successful applicant should have excellent organizational and
communication skills and be available most Sundays. This is a 10 hour
per week position with a salary of $5,720. Proposals for job sharing
will also be considered. The ADRE reports to the Director of Religious
Education (DRE), who has overall responsibility for the program with the
guidance and assistance of the Religious Education Committee. Specific
assignments will be worked out collaboratively between the DRE and ADRE,
depending on the skills and interests each brings.
Please send letter of interest and resume to:
Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 1/2 E. Main St, Canton, 13617 or
uucanton@verizon.net
Applications will be considered beginning immediately with an offer of
employment expected by mid-January.
Shared Responsibilities
1. Organized and Efficient - lots to do in a short
time.
2. Good Communicator - lots of communication
(phone, email, in person) details to carry out.
3. Creative Thinker - Enjoy and Participate in
Planning/ Visioning:
Curriculum/RE
Sunday/Recruiting, etc
Events with Children
Intergenerational Worship and Events
Outreach and Community Building
Keeping things fresh without throwing out what works
Creating more meaning, more connections. Appreciate what we have while
working for more depth.
Planning Coming of Age events and fundraisers.
Planning Our Whole Lives sexuality education workshops and class
offerings.
Planning/ Visioning for Youth Group
How to integrate our UU values in all we do.
4. Works well with others. All our staff
(teachers, assistant teachers, childcare providers, youth advisors, REC
members) are volunteers. Need to direct with the expectation of
commitment, without driving them away.
5. Willing to do varied tasks:
Writing - articles,
letters, etc.
Routine Communication
Problem-solving
Direct contact with kids, teachers, parents, etc.
Create displays - bulletin boards, classroom projects, etc.
Vision/Planning
Carry out details of planned events
Recruitment of teachers, etc.
Help plan/carry out Intergenerational services
Help procure supplies, books, etc.
Help with Web site (RE pages)
Photograph and catalog photos
6. Be flexible.
7. Have fun.
Pullman Memorial Unitarian Church Albion is
in search of part-time Minister. See their
brochure for more details.
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