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Job OpeningsThe Unitarian Universalist Association is a great place to work—where your job is in alignment with your values. We are a historic liberal religious denomination with headquarters located on Boston's Beacon Hill. Our normal work-week is 35 hours, we pay 80% contribution towards health insurance premiums, 11% towards retirement (after one year), and we have a generous vacation policy. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our staff.
Position Title: Program Associate for Racial and Ethnic Concerns: Assessment of Youth and Young Adult Ministries Basic Purpose: To develop and conduct an assessment of the UUA ministry with youth and young adults of color and/or Latina/o Hispanic and multiracial identities; to advocate on behalf of youth and young adults who identify as Latina/o and Hispanic, multiracial, and/or people of color; and to encourage growth in Unitarian Universalist engagement with this ministry. This position is time limited with an expected time frame lasting between eighteen and twenty-four months. Principal Responsibilities:
About the UUA: The Unitarian Universalist Association is a historic progressive religious denomination. We have a 35-hour work-week, pay 80% contribution towards health insurance premiums, 11% towards retirement (after one year), and have a generous vacation policy. We are a great place to work and are seeking to diversify our staff. This is an Exempt Grade 12 position (minimum $47,400, midpoint $59,900). Individual must be able to work independently and as a team player, be highly organized and experienced in working with youth and young adult communities. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required including knowledge of racial and ethnic identity development, anti-racism, anti-oppression, and multiculturalism. Computer competency is essential. Group facilitation, organizational change, and conflict management experience are highly desirable. Individual must be involved in and knowledgeable about issues relevant to communities of color and Latina/o and Hispanic communities and have familiarity with UU congregations. Masters degree or equivalent work experience in education, social work, counseling, or developmental psychology is desired. This position requires travel. Position will start in June, 2007. People with disabilities and candidates who identify as a person of color, Latina/o and/or Hispanic, and/or bisexual/gay/lesbian/transgender are encouraged to apply. Send cover letter and resume to Rev. Sofia Betancourt, Identity Based Ministries, UUA, 25 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 or to sbetancourt@uua.org. (Email submission is preferred.) Check us out at www.uua.org. [Top] Position Title: Stewardship & Development Assistant Basic Purpose: Support the Stewardship & Development staff group in all aspects of their work. Assist with gift processing, gift acknowledgements, donor relations and stewardship, prospect research, and special projects and events related to successful fundraising. Implement special projects as requested. Principal Responsibilities: The current responsibilities and primary focus of the Stewardship & Development Assistant may vary from time to time based on the fundraising calendar and current staffing. Responsibilities and workload will be reviewed periodically and clearly communicated. The responsibilities and focus that are anticipated for the first three months will be to provide primary administrative support for all aspects of the UUA Legacy Gifts fundraising program and staff.
About the UUA: The Unitarian Universalist Association is a great place to work where your job is in alignment with your values. We are a historic progressive religious denomination with headquarters located on Boston's Beacon Hill. We pay 80% contribution towards health insurance premiums, 11% towards retirement (after one year), and we have a generous vacation policy. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our staff. This is a part-time, 20 hours per week, Exempt grade 8 position (minimum, $17,777; midpoint, $21,886). The ideal candidate will have experience working in a professional office environment and a high level of competency in Microsoft Word and Excel; Access, database, and/or Raiser’s Edge experience is a plus. He or she must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; an ability to interact with a variety of individuals and audiences graciously, and to deal with sensitive confidential information. Extreme attention to detail and strong organizational and time-management skills are critical as are a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team. People with disabilities and candidates who identify as a person of color, Hispanic/Latino and/or B/G/L/T are encouraged to apply. Email cover letter and resume to Pat Grimm, UUA, 25 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108, or pgrimm@uua.org (email submission preferred). Check us out at www.uua.org. [Top] Position Title: Marketing Coordinator Basic Purpose: To plan and execute marketing activities for Skinner House and other UUA publications. Principal Responsibilities:
About the UUA: The Unitarian Universalist Association is a historic progressive religious denomination located at 25 Beacon Street in Boston. We have a 35-hour work week, pay 80% contribution towards health insurance premiumsand 11% of salary towards retirement (after one year). We have a generous vacation policy, are a great place to work, and are seeking to diversify our staff. This is an Exempt grade 8 position (minimum $31,100, midpoint $38,300). The right candidate will have a BA degree, some marketing experience, strong writing, oral, and presentation skills. Familiarity with MS Word required; knowledge of Unitarian Universalism and web experience a plus. People with disabilities and candidates who identify as a person of color, Hispanic/Latino and/or G/L/B/T are encouraged to apply. Send resume and cover letter to Patricia Frevert, 25 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 or email pfrevert@uua.org. Email submission is preferred. [Top] Position Title: Assistant to the Vice President and the Associate Vice President Basic Purpose: Support all aspects of the work of the Vice President and the Associate Vice President of Stewardship and Development. Principal Responsibilities:
About the UUA: The Unitarian Universalist Association is a historic progressive religious denomination located on Boston’s Beacon Hill. We pay 80% contribution towards health insurance premiums, 11% towards retirement (after 1 year), and have a generous vacation policy. We are a great place to work and are seeking to increase the diversity of our staff. This is an Exempt grade 9 position (minimum, $34,200; midpoint, $42,300). The ideal candidate will have experience working in a professional office environment, preferably in fundraising or non-profits, and a high level of competency in Microsoft Word and Excel; Power Point, database and/or Raiser’s Edge experience is a plus. He or she must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; an ability to interact with a variety of individuals and audiences graciously, and to deal with sensitive confidential information. Extreme attention to detail and strong organizational and time-management skills are critical as are a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and a willingness to travel 2-3 weeks/year. People with disabilities and candidates who identify as a person of color, Hispanic/Latino and/or B/G/L/T are encouraged to apply. Email cover letter and resume to Catherine Lynch, 25 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108, or clynch@uua.org (email submission preferred). Check us out at www.uua.org. [Top] Position Title: Campaign Assistant Basic Purpose: Support the Campaign Manager, Campaign Specialist, and the Gift Officers in all aspects of their work. Assist with gift acknowledgements, donor relations and stewardship, prospect research, and special projects and events related to successful campaign fundraising. Implement special projects as requested. Principal Responsibilities:
About the UUA: The Unitarian Universalist Association is a historic progressive religious denomination located on Boston’s Beacon Hill. We pay 80% contribution towards health insurance premiums, 11% towards retirement (after 1 year), and have a generous vacation policy. We are a great place to work and are seeking to increase the diversity of our staff. This is an Exempt grade 8 position (minimum, $31,100; midpoint, $38,300). The ideal candidate will have experience working in a professional office environment (preferably in fundraising or non-profits) with experience in events planning preferred. He or she must have a high level of competency in Microsoft Word and Excel; PowerPoint, database and/or Raiser’s Edge experience is a plus. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are critical, as are an ability to interact with a variety of individuals and audiences graciously and with sensitive information. Candidate must have extreme attention to detail, strong organizational and time-management skills, a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and a willingness to travel 2 – 3 weeks/year. People with disabilities and candidates who identify as a person of color, Hispanic/Latino and/or B/G/L/T are encouraged to apply. Email cover letter and resume to Catherine Lynch, 25 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108, or clynch@uua.org (email submission preferred). Check us out at www.uua.org. [Top] Position Title: District Services Administrator Principal Responsibilities:
Reviews and checks work of associates such as reports, records for accuracy and content, and corrects errors. Make recommendations to management concerning such issues as staffing decisions and procedural changes. Develop and/or update procedures, policies, and standards. Examines procedures and recommends changes to save time, labor, and other costs and to improve quality control and operating efficiency. Requisitions or orders supplies. Prepares expense vouchers and maintain travel expense accounts. About the UUA: The Unitarian Universalist Association is a historic progressive religious denomination located on Boston’s Beacon Hill. We have a 35-hour work-week, pay 80% contribution towards health insurance premiums, 11% towards retirement, and have a generous vacation policy. We are a great place to work and are seeking to diversify our staff. This position is Exempt and Grade 9 (minimum $34,200, midpoint $42,300) and requires an independent, solid, flexible professional who is very well organized, comfortable in a multi-task environment, able to provide quality customer service, demonstrated willingness and ability to learn, and is highly competent with Outlook, Word, Excel and a database program (must do queries). Prior experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Bookkeeping desired. Experience with PowerPoint and QuickBooks a plus. Meeting planning experience a plus. Occasional travel required – one week in June plus one or two weekends per year. People with disabilities and candidates who identify as a person of color, Hispanic/Latino and/or G/L/B/T are encouraged to apply. Send resume and cover letter to Rev. Harlan Limpert, 25 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 or email them to him at hlimpert@uua.org. Email submission is preferred. For more information about us check us out at www.uua.org. [Top] Position Title: Gulf Coast Response Coordinator * This is an 18 month grant funded position – full time/35 hour per week Summary: The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee is seeking a Gulf Coast Response Coordinator to assume responsibility for the Gulf Coast volunteer program. This is a joint initiative of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and UUSC. This new position, based in New Orleans, will build on the current Gulf Coast volunteer program. Principal Responsibilities:
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Required: Valid US working papers Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume no later than 2/23/07 to employment@uusc.org; or mail to the UUSC, Human Resources Manager, 130 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA 02139. [Top] Position Title: Program Associate for Peacemaking Basic Purpose: To promote and support participation in the 2006-2010 Study/Action Issue, Peacemaking, using All Soul's Church, Unitarian, in Washington, DC, as the lead congregation for activities and new resources and especially engaging Washington area congregations. Principal Responsibilities:
This is an Exempt, two-year internship position with benefits (starting salary $29,500) with start date of April 2, 2007, or as soon as possible thereafter. Applicants must be Unitarian Universalists, and 18 years old by the start of the internship. Priority will be given to young adults, students and seminarians. Successful applicants will have good writing skills; passion for both advocacy and theological reflection; the ability to work independently; and some experience with both a UU congregation or organization and some type of lobbying or justice organizing. People with disabilities and candidates who identify as a person of color, Hispanic/Latino and/or G/L/B/T are encouraged to apply. Send cover letter, resume, two references, and a 1-2 page writing sample to Parva Fattahi , preferably by email at pfattahi@uua.org, or to UUA Washington Office for Advocacy, ATTN: Application, 1320 18 th St. NW, Ste. 300B, Washington, DC 20036, or by fax to (202) 296-4673. Application must be received by March 1, 2007. For more information about us check us out at www.uua.org/uuawo. [Top] Title: Program Consultant (New Hampshire-Vermont-Northeast Districts) Basic Purpose: To inspire and support Unitarian Universalst religious education programs and lifespan religious education in the NH-VT-NE districts. The focus will be to support district religious educators in their congregational work and support youth programs both at the congregation and district levels. Principal Responsibilities:
This is an Exempt grade 13 position (minimum: $51,800) plus significant benefits. Qualifications include: graduate degree or equivalent, in-depth knowledge and understanding of Unitarian Universalism, minimum of five years active involvement with Unitarian Universalist congregations and organizations, commitment to and understanding of Religious Education, counseling skills, personal religious depth, knowledge and experience of group dynamics, public speaking skills, skills in administering programs, skills/knowledge of finances and budget development and implementation, knowledge of voluntary organizations, initiative, and ability to set priorities and manage time well, ability to inspire trust and confidence in lay and professional leaders, and competence in using computers and standard office applications; training in or experience in use of policy governance would be helpful. People with disabilities and candidates who identify as a person of color, Hispanic/Latino and/or B/G/L/T are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send an email indicating interest and a resume to Rev. Harlan Limpert, Director for District Services, at hlimpert@uua.org. [Top] Title: Program Consultant (Joseph Priestley District) The Director of Lifespan Faith Development (DLFD) is a joint employee of the Joseph Priestley District (JPD), with its principal office in Wilmington, DE, and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) with its principal office in Boston, MA. The DLFD supervises two other employees (Coordinator of Youth Activities & the Director of Young Adult & Campus Ministries. The DLFD reports to the JPD District Executive, although it is expected that all District employees will be in a covenantal relationship. This position is one of covenantal religious leadership. Although it is not required that the DLFD be an ordained minister, it is expected that he or she will abide by the Code of Professional Practice for members of the UUA District Staff. UUA District Staff are bound by the Codes of Professional Practices of the UUMA, if they are ministers, and of the LREDA Code of Professional Practices, if they are religious educators, in addition to the Code for District Staff. The DLFD is a spiritual role model and advocate for faith development education in local congregations of the JPD, for the religious professionals serving those congregations, and a passionate spokesperson for Unitarian Universalism in the JPD. This job description outlines the current job duties and expectations. The JPD is functioning in a form of governance known as Policy Governance. It is expected that the DLFD is willing to work with the District Executive and other District staff as they create and implement strategies to carry out the JPD Board’s vision to strengthen our congregations and grow our faith both spiritually and numerically. Along with fulfilling all the duties and responsibilities required by the UUA for the position, currently the specific duties of the DLFD include: Administrative
Educational/Programmatic
Visionary Work with the JPD Staff, the JPD Religious Education Professionals and Lay Leaders, and JPD-YSC to fulfill and promote the current “Ends” as determined by the JPD Board for lifespan religious education and youth programming in healthy, growing local churches in the JPD by coordinating and training persons to act as facilitators and consultants to congregations in all areas of lifespan faith development; helping small and mid-size congregations to move toward having at least one trained, paid, professional religious educator working at least ½ time and compensated according to UUA Guidelines; helping congregations to provide paid youth coordinators and trained youth advisors for their youth groups. Oversee the maintenance and improvement of the JPD Lending Library. Consultative Be available to consult with ministers, lay and professional religious educators, board members, and youth coordinators and advisors from individual congregations by phone and email or on-site, as necessary. The DLFD will provide facilitation or referrals to other appropriate facilitators for all phases of the development of good working relationships between congregations and their paid, professional religious educators. The DLFD will be available to facilitate negotiated resignations as needed. Qualifications The DLFD must be able to travel by car and have basic computer skills. He or she must have or be willing to learn conflict management skills, an understanding of systems theory, models for youth empowerment, and must be committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression work. The position requires working with congregations of all sizes and the DLFD must be committed to the growth of Unitarian Universalism and passionate about Unitarian Universalist lifespan religious education. Conditions of Employment The JPD maintains a suite of offices in the heart of downtown Wilmington, DE. Given the limited space in that office suite, the DLFD has the flexibility to work from home or the office. S/he is expected to be in the District office at least every other week. The DLFD is expected to maintain good working relationships with all JPD staff. A laptop computer, portable printer, cell phone, and other electronic equipment are furnished as necessary to enable the DLFD to perform his or her duties. The District employs administrative staff and maintains additional equipment to support the activities of the DLFD. Parking is provided in a parking garage one block from the office. A professional expense budget is allocated on an annual basis to cover travel and other expenses related to the position. Commuting expenses to and from the JPD office will not be reimbursed. This is an Exempt grade 13 position (minimum: $51,800) plus significant benefits. People with disabilities and candidates who identify as a person of color, Hispanic/Latino and/or B/G/L/T are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send an email indicating interest and a resume to Rev. Harlan Limpert, Director for District Services, at hlimpert@uua.org.[Top] Title: District Executive (Ohio -Meadville District) Basic Purpose: To promote the health and growth of Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations through the delivery of effective programs and services. Principal Responsibilities:
This is an Exempt grade 14 position (minimum: $58,200) plus significant benefits. Qualifications include: graduate degree or equivalent, in depth knowledge and understanding of Unitarian Universalism, minimum of five years active involvement with Unitarian Universalist congregations and organizations, commitment to and understanding of Religious Education, counseling skills, personal religious depth, knowledge and experience of group dynamics, public speaking skills, skills in administering programs, skills/knowledge of finances and budget development and implementation, knowledge of voluntary organizations, initiative, and ability to set priorities and manage time well, ability to inspire trust and confidence in lay and professional leaders, competence in using computers and standard office applications; and training in or experience in use of policy governance would be helpful. People with disabilities and candidates who identify as a person of color, Hispanic/Latino and/or B/G/L/T are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send an email indicating interest and a resume to Rev. Harlan Limpert, Director for District Services, at hlimpert@uua.org. [Top] Position Title: Assistant Director of Youth Ministries Basic Purpose: Assist the Youth Ministries Director in working with youth and adults to develop and support ministry with youth. Principal Responsibilities:
About the UUA: The Unitarian Universalist Association is a historic liberal religious denomination located on Boston 's Beacon Hill . We have a 35-hour work-week, pay 80% contribution towards health insurance premiums, 11% towards retirement, and have a generous vacation policy. We are a great place to work and are seeking to diversify our staff. This is an Exempt grade 11 position (minimum $42,200, midpoint $53,000). Individual must have familiarity with local, district, and continental UU youth programs and religious education curricula; proven experience in program and budget administration; strong organizational, management and supervisory skills; and excellent oral and written communications skills. Must be strong with MS Word, and preferably with Excel and Access; web experience a plus. People with disabilities and candidates who identify as a person of color, Hispanic/Latino and/or G/L/B/T are encouraged to apply. Send resume and cover letter to Jesse Jaeger, 25 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 or email them to jjaeger@uua.org. Email submission is preferred. For more information about us check us out at www.uua.org/YRUU. [Top] Job Openings at Related OrganizationsJob listings are provided as a service to our constituents. Listings are provided only for affiliate or associate members of the UUA, member congregations of the UUA, or UUA districts, and listing a position does not indicate that a review of the position by the UUA has ocurred. To inquire further about any position, contact the sponsoring organization directly. We post only UUA job descriptions on uua.org, but we will happily link to job descriptions posted by related organizations; to submit a URL (web address) for linking, send an email to the Office of Electronic Communication. Links will be removed after 3 months. If your opening is still available after that time, simply resubmit your link. Thank you.
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