Congregational Engagement Coordinator

The Congregational Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in welcoming, connecting, and retaining members and visitors at UUCR. This position focuses on membership development, newcomer integration, volunteer engagement, and database management. The ideal candidate is highly personable, organized, self-directed, and passionate about community building.

Primary Responsibilities (20-Hour Focus)

Membership & Newcomer Engagement (10-15 hrs/week)

• Sunday Presence: Welcome visitors, staff the Welcome Center, and ensure smooth newcomer integration.
• Follow-up & Communication: Personally follow up with visitors, new members, and disengaged congregants through email, phone, or Realm.
• Orientation & Connection Events: Organize and facilitate New2UUCR classes, Monthly Breakfast with the Minister, Monthly Birthday Recognitions, with support from volunteers.
• Usher-Greeter Team: Recruit and train volunteers to manage Sunday morning welcoming.
• Engagement Teams/Membership Committee: Oversee and support the teams in all engagement and membership activities

Data Management & Reporting (4–5 hrs/week)

• Maintain Realm Database: Ensure accurate tracking of membership status and engagement.
• Periodic production of a printed UUCR Directory.
• Generate Reports: Provide membership and engagement reports to staff and leadership.
• Annual Certification: Assist with UUA reporting and membership roll review.
• Updating the UUA Directory with all staff and leadership changes

Core Competencies

• Exceptional Interpersonal Skills – Warm, professional communicator who builds trust and connection across all levels of the congregation.
• Event Execution Excellence – Skilled in planning and delivering seamless orientation and engagement events.
• Proven Volunteer Leadership – Recruits, trains, and motivates volunteers for high-impact, mission-aligned service.
• Data Accuracy & Insight – Maintains clean, actionable records and produces clear, strategic reports.
• Collaborative Team Player – Works effectively with staff and lay leaders to support a unified congregational mission.
• Precision & Follow-Through – Detail-oriented and reliable in managing systems, schedules, and communication.
• Inclusive Community Builder – Creates spaces of belonging and welcomes diversity in all its forms.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in administrative, hospitality, or community engagement roles, ideally in nonprofit or congregational settings.
• Comfortable using technology, Google suite, and database platforms (Realm or similar).
• Ability to work Sunday mornings and some evenings or weekends as required for events.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently within the framework of a small team.

Preferred Qualifications

• These are desirable but not strictly required:
• Familiarity with Unitarian Universalism or similar progressive religious traditions.
• Experience using Realm or other church/congregational management software.
• Previous experience in a congregation or membership-based nonprofit.
• Graphic or communication skills (e.g., creating flyers, email newsletters) may be helpful, especially when coordinating with the Director of Communications.