Open Position at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee, Florida

The director will provide leadership and coordination for children and youth programming while supporting our Religious Exploration (RE) program’s volunteers.

Our church plans to have a new developmental minister, who will assist the director to build upon the successes and energy of our RE program while evaluating areas ripe for innovation and change!

At the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee (UUCT), we are a community of communities, diverse in body and spirit. We reach out to all, actively expanding our circle of caring. We gather together to learn, grow, and play. Our lives reflect our beliefs. We embody compassion and justice as we grow and nurture visionary leaders.

Compensation:

• Part-time, salaried position (30 hours/week)
• $22.00 to $24.50/hour
  • Salary comparable with Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) fair compensation guidelines
  • Salary commensurate with experience and credentialing
• The position provides paid and personal leave, a retirement plan, a professional development budget, and access to UUA health, life, dental, and long-term disability insurance programs.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train, and support volunteers
• Facilitate RE programs and events when volunteers are unavailable
• Welcome new families visiting the congregation and introduce them to RE offerings
• Select, plan, and prepare UUA-provided curricula for use in RE
• Publicize RE programs and events
• Promote RE involvement in social justice and other church activities
• Collaborate and plan intergenerational worship and events with Minister and other staff
• Lead RE-related long-range planning and goal setting
• Periodically report on the RE program to the board and congregation
• Hire and supervise childcare staff
• Monitor and manage the RE budget for events and programming
• Ensure all RE programming is in line with UUCT safety policies

Qualifications:

• Ability to encourage others; knowledge of religious education philosophy; comfort in relating to a wide variety of religious views and all ages of youth
• Knowledge of and experience with Unitarian Universalist theology, practice, and religious education methods preferred. 
• Have strong relational, organizational, administrative, communicative, volunteer management, and visioning skills.
• Willingness to join the Liberal Religious Educators Association (LREDA), if not already a member, and follow their Code of Professional Practices
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, the Google suite of apps, and other digital communication tools
• Have a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings, to accommodate the church calendar

Applications will be accepted and the position will remain open until March 15th. We will begin reviewing applications in mid-March 2023. The start date is flexible, with June 2023 preferred.

Please send your application, cover letter, and resume to DREsearch@uutallahassee.org.

About Our Congregation:

In the heart of the Big Bend region of North Florida, The Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee is a mix of members and supporting friends. We are grounded by the covenantal agreements we make with each other.

Our buildings and grounds echo our culture in many ways. The windows on three sides of our sanctuary remind us of the beauty and diversity of nature and call us to be good stewards of our planet. 

Throughout UUCT’s history, we have been a generous congregation both in volunteer hours and monetary donations.  During the COVID pandemic, we closed our doors to in-person services and activities. We met through Zoom for our spiritual health and our support for one another.

During the period of closure and reopening, we found our membership and RE involvement have changed. Younger families are seeking and finding a spiritual home with us, and we want to continue welcoming new members and families to our church. We know a re-energized RE program is a big step in that direction.

Our congregation emerges from the pandemic with a congregational commitment to governance restructuring and to the 8th Principle, aspiring to attract a diverse group of people. We are committed to and supported by a movement among other Tallahassee religious organizations supporting such vital issues as gun control and low-income housing. We want to attract others to join us in our growth as a congregation and as a community group helping others while upholding our UU Principles.