Lifespan Faith Engagement Assistant

Reports to: Director of Lifespan Faith Engagement

Status: PT 15 hours per week.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $18-$22/hr depending on experience level

Applications Due: August 16, 2026; applications will be accepted until the position(s) are filled.

Job Summary

SCHEDULE: SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:00am-12pm (required), rest of schedule to be set with supervisor.

We are a vibrant and inclusive Unitarian Universalist Church seeking an assistant for our Lifespan Engagement programs.

This position is a combination of administrative support and hands-on classroom work. The Assistant will plan and lead art projects, complete administrative work, interact and build relationships with children and families in the church. If you love working with children and youth and would like to support a progressive, justice-minded spiritual community, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential Functions:

• Set up children and family areas on Sunday mornings
• Prepare and lead activities, including games and crafts
• Provide administrative support for the Director of Lifespan Faith Engagement, including, communicating with families, making copies, organizing and tracking supplies.
• Supervise and interact with children in a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate manner
• Follow congregational safety policies while fostering a playful and caring environment
• Use age-appropriate guidance techniques to support children’s social and emotional development
• Help prepare and clean up the children/youth areas before and after services.

Other Qualifications:

• Be grounded, kind, patient, and responsible with children, families, and congregants
• Experience working with children (professional or volunteer)
• Comfort working both indoors and outdoors when weather permits
• Proficiency in Google Workspace applications
• Organization and time management skills
• Willingness to complete a Live Scan background check and Mandated Reporter Training (paid)
• Ability to align with and support the values of a progressive, liberal religious community
• Attend weekly meeting with supervisor in-person
• Work hours include most Sundays, even holidays, although some Sundays off may be pre-arranged with supervisor

Physical Requirements:

• Able to navigate a variety of spaces–virtual and in person–to meet with membership and be with children and families (ability to correspond via email and answer phones, for example)
• Able to communicate publicly with some ease and comfort Core Competencies:
• Mission Ownership: Supports and contributes to the overall mission of Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church.
• Team Orientation: Recognizes importance of and participates in staff and lay leader group goals. Demonstrates interest and skill in team environments and promotes church mission and goals. Promotes healthy working relationships and avoids triangulation with staff and lay leaders.
• Initiative: Identifies and makes plans for the fulfillment of projects around engagement. Sets achievable and meaningful objectives for self and others.
• Interpersonal Skills: Establishes good working relationships with others, staff and congregants. Builds appropriate rapport and can serve as thoughtful and attentive listener. Considers the impact of actions, and is approachable.

Please note: Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

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