Family Ministry Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Family Ministry

Commitment: 20 hours per week, including 4-5 hours on Sundays

Salary: $24.71 per hour

Position Summary

The Family Ministry Coordinator will work with and assist the Director of Family Ministry in implementing programs and events for children and their families at University Unitarian Church. Though many of the tasks associated with this position are administrative, it does include opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and professional development.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children and their parents, and is a self-motivated leader. Ideally this is someone who is detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and organizational skills, who can work with a wide variety of personalities and individual learning styles. Additionally, we are looking for someone with an ability to work with diverse populations, cultivate a sense of cultural humility, and communicate with people from many cultures, backgrounds, and historically marginalized groups.

Familiarity with Unitarian Universalist values and traditions is not required, but it is very helpful, and candidates should be willing to learn and teach these things with children and their families.

The Family Ministry Coordinator may have opportunities to meet with and learn from local religious education colleagues, through the Liberal Religious Educators Association.

Essential Duties

• Supply preparation and management
• Calendar and website support: maintaining descriptions and accurate information on our digital platforms for family support
• Registration management: Reconciling registration information to ensure family profiles in UUC Connect, the church management database, are up to date
• Collaborating with the Director of Family Ministry on and co-leading two weeks of summer day-camp (Chalice Camp)
• Collaborate with the Director of Family Ministry and/or Youth Ministry Coordinator to plan and implement special events like Faith in Action Days and Parent Night Out.
• Volunteer management and support through assisting with volunteer recruitment, training, and scheduling
• Maintain and support the Soul Work Table and Fidget Carts
• May also periodically serve as a substitute for volunteers in our Sunday groups for children and teens
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; undergraduate degree or current enrollment in an undergraduate program not required, but useful.
• Previous experience working with children and teens preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with strong emphasis on conveying information and notifications to families through all media (including digital), as well as listening and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft and Google Suites. Ability to learn and manage the member database.
• Clear understanding of appropriate professional boundaries and an ability to maintain confidentiality around sensitive issues and information.

Desired Skills:

• Open-minded, energetic, outgoing, and patient.
• Detail oriented, adaptive and flexible, self-motivated
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Familiarity with Unitarian Universalism: values, traditions, and beliefs.
• Experience working at, planning, or leading summer camps for children

Work Environment:

This job requires sitting at a desk, phone, and computer for extended periods of time in a shared office. This job requires an individual to work effectively in an environment of ambient noise and frequent interruption.

The Family Ministry Coordinator is expected to work regularly onsite in Seattle, Washington. Some tasks may be performed remotely.

NOTE To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily, have the necessary qualifications, and be able to work in the conditions described. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. They do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.