Youth & Religious Education Program Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Youth Director and Religious Education Program Coordinator role coordinates and directs the youth group and provides administrative support for the children’s and family ministry programs of the church, including Sunday morning classes and the Our Whole Lives (OWL program). This is a hybrid half-time (20 hours/week) position with on-site, in-person work as well as regular remote work.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Youth Coordinator

• Manages the structure and content of Youth Group meetings (Sunday evenings 6:00 - 8:00 pm), and leads or participates in them regularly; upholds a friendly, inclusive, safe atmosphere; makes time for socializing and fun, conducting business, and for sacred space and deeper sharing.
• Plans and oversees youth group activities of all sizes and scopes, including, but not limited to:
  • fundraisers for the youth service-learning trip, such as trivia night and the Halloween Party
  • youth worship services and other worship participation
  • local community service and social action opportunities
• Coordinates and supports the team of volunteer youth advisors, including managing the advisor schedule, communicating about upcoming needs, plans, and processing group dynamics. Ensures regular check-ins with the advisor team.
• Recruits adults to serve as youth advisors, parent-helpers, and chaperones for trips and overnights with the support of the Assistant Minister and RE Committee.
• Communicates with youth and parents via regular, targeted means, as well as with the wider congregation about what’s happening in youth ministry.
• Fosters opportunities for youth to engage in congregational life beyond Youth Group, including examples such as: joining the choir or otherwise providing music in worship, participating in social justice events, religious education teaching, committee membership, and roles in congregational worship, including intentional multigenerational programs and events.
• Invites and welcomes formerly active and new/visiting youth into activities; follows up individually after newcomers visit.
• Respects, upholds, and ensures compliance with FCB’s Safer Congregation Policies

Religious Education Program Coordinator

• Supports religious education teachers and volunteers through various administrative tasks, including scheduling/confirming volunteers, providing activity preparation, and sourcing materials.
• Maintains database records including registrations, class rosters, email lists, attendance records, and other relevant data.
• Supports the maintenance of religious education classrooms, storage spaces, and supplies, keeping these areas well-stocked and tidy.
• On Sunday mornings, assists with aspects of the religious education program as needed, including supporting students in classes and supporting volunteer teachers.
• Assists with childcare coordination and prepares materials and supplies for the providers, including rosters, safety items, toys, etc.
• Assist with the coordination of the Our Whole Lives (OWL) program, including scheduling program dates, recruiting volunteers, and managing the registration process.
• Supports Religious Education special events such as children’s parties, social justice projects, teacher trainings, parent meetings, and other activities.
• Maintains communication with families and the wider FCB community.
• Respects, upholds, and ensures compliance with FCB’s Safer Congregation Policies
• Participates in staff meetings, planning sessions, and religious education committee meetings as appropriate.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working with children, youth, families, and volunteers.
• Familiarity with computer programs: Windows, MS Office, Google Docs. Database management experience is desired.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Unitarian Universalist values
• Strong oral and written skills
• Strong organizational skills
• First Aid and CPR certifications are desired for this position. If the applicant does not have this training, training will be provided.
• Applicants will be asked to complete MA background checks in accordance with our Safer Congregation Policy for all employees and volunteers.

About Us

We are a thriving congregation of more than four hundred adult members and nearly a hundred children and youth. We are diverse in faith, history, and spirituality, and aligned in our desire to make a difference for good. We meet for services weekly on Sunday mornings as well as throughout the week for many programs and activities.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to the Assistant Minister, Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman, at mdneuman@uubelmont.org. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until May 31, 2025. If we are able to invite you for an interview, we will contact you as soon as possible.