Membership Coordinator

UUAC at First Parish in Sherborn is a mid-size congregation located 20 miles west of Boston. We are seeking a part-time Membership Coordinator for an active church community. This position supports our ministry of community, connection, and engagement within the congregation.

The Membership Coordinator oversees and facilitates the welcome and integration of newcomers into UUAC, including the process of becoming a member. The Membership Coordinator will also work with the minister and staff to help guide membership retention and engagement by promoting fellowship and leadership opportunities with existing members. This position involves Sunday morning welcome, connecting with new people to learn about their hopes for religious community, creating opportunities with the minister to learn about Unitarian Universalism and UUAC, and supporting potential new members in the process of joining the church.

Essential Functions:

• Partner with the Welcome Team to meet and greet new visitors both in person on Sundays and in response to email/website enquiries. Gather and provide first contact information for new visitors.
• Follow up with new visitors to welcome and provide needed information.
• Maintain database and insure newcomers and members are on communications distribution lists.
• Track membership numbers and flow in UUAC database.
• Create and/or purchase informational and marketing supplies, including but not limited to the new visitor bags (flyers, welcome cards, candy, and diverse UUA publicity materials.)
• Coordinate (advertise, invite, arrange for food, etc.) membership gatherings that develop intercommunity relationships and provide information about Unitarian Universalism and UUAC.
• Coordinate New Member Sundays and New Member Breakfast. Create new member bags, arrange for flowers, and for preparation and serving of the breakfast.

Core Competencies:

Alignment with Mission: The Membership Coordinator deeply understands and fully supports the mission, vision, values, and beliefs of UUAC and Unitarian Universalism. They are able to teach and communicate those values and beliefs to others.

Listening and Learning: The Membership Coordinator is expected to be a listener and a learner, an empathetic pastoral presence, a spiritual companion, and an individual who empowers others to use their gifts in service to the church and the world.

Interpersonal Skills: The Membership Coordinator is able to demonstrate the ability to lead, especially in group settings. They are able to resolve interpersonal conflict, work constructively as part of a staff team, and maintain a spirit of love, humor, and encouragement.

Ability to Work Independently and Collaboratively: The Membership Coordinator proactively plans in advance for all membership related activities, and is able to prepare others so they can perform to the best of their abilities. They are also able to problem-solve, collaborate with others, and ask for help and training when needed.

Exhibiting Appropriate Conduct: The Membership Coordinator is aware that they have considerable personal power because of their position. Therefore, they will sustain respectful relationships, avoiding manipulation and other abuses of power. They will maintain appropriate professional boundaries (e.g., physical, sexual, relational, and emotional).

Complying with UUAC Policies: The Membership Coordinator complies with all applicable UUAC policies, with special attention to sexual misconduct, safety, transportation, parental permission, and medical emergency policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have demonstrated skills in leadership, small group facilitation, communication, and organization.
• Demonstrate commitment to anti-racism/anti-oppression initiatives.
• Able to welcome and engage people in conversation.
• Able to communicate via email, text, and social media clearly and proficiently.
• Able to attend Sunday services and member events in Sherborn, MA
• Must have experience with the practices and principles of Unitarian Universalism.

If you don’t meet our qualifications exactly as listed but have relevant life experience, we encourage you to still apply for the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have demonstrated skills in leadership, small group facilitation, communication, and organization.
• Demonstrate commitment to anti-racism/anti-oppression initiatives.
• Able to welcome and engage people in conversation.
• Able to communicate via email, text, and social media clearly and proficiently.
• Able to attend Sunday services and member events in Sherborn, MA
• Must have experience with the practices and principles of Unitarian Universalism.