Director of Lifespan Faith Exploration
Director of Lifespan Faith Exploration
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05-04-2025
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Job Summary:First Parish in Milton Unitarian Universalist is a vibrant engaged civicminded congregation seeking a fulltime Director of Lifespan Faith Exploration to cocreate and lead opportunities for spiritual growth. The role is centered on children youth and families. As such the Director will be responsible for building up a cornerstone of the congregation. The role also extends into multiple areas of church life as a guide for faith exploration and living ones faith across all ages. Thus the Director also will benefit from ample time and support for professional growth. For more information see: https://fpmilton/jobopportunities/Areas of Responsibility:Children Youth and FamiliesCollaborate with the Religious Exploration (RE) Committee on strategic planning as it relates to faith development and community building among children youth and familiesAttend monthly meetings of the RE and Parish Committees as well as other Committee meetings as neededSelect and revise as well as innovatively develop and design curricula for children and youth inclusive of alternate year offerings of: oOur Whole Lives oComing of AgeLead the delivery of that curricula including: oAvailability to teach sections of the program oRecruit train support and coordinate volunteers oHire train and supervise program assistants and nursery staffFoster youth faith exploration in conjunction with curricula through youth group(s) and via community & servicebased experiencesPlan manage and execute periodic activities and seasonal events with appeal to families mutigenerational interaction and community outreachPlan manage and execute a oneweek Unitarian Universalist summer camp at First Parish in MiltonAcquire and prepare (in cooperation with the church administrator program assistants and volunteers) materials equipment and church spaces for use when delivering curricula activities and eventsManage (in cooperation with the church administrator) a budget and other administrative tasks related to faith exploration programmingRegularly communicate about programming with volunteers church families the full congregation and the broader communityGreet and follow up with families new to the congregationAdhere to the First Parish in Milton Code of Professional PracticeFaith Exploration and Living Ones Faith Across All AgesPrepare and coordinate the delivery of worshipthemed stories and messages to the full congregation during the Sunday worship servicePeriodically codesign (with Minister) and then lead entire worship services for the full congregationThe Director may select from the below areas of work as time permits: oCreate offer and facilitate multigenerational and adultfocused faith exploration programming oLead or assist with ongoing congregational endeavors: Social and environmental justice activism Strategic growth of congregational membership Coordinating outreach to congregational members in order to maintain their sense of belonging Communicating about church life to the broader community Interfaith collaborationsApplicant Competencies:Required CompetenciesAligned with Unitarian Universalist valuesDemonstrated experience developing and executing innovative curriculumSignificant relevant training and/or relevant experience working with educational programming particularly programming geared toward children and youthOutstanding written and verbal communication skills as well as solid interpersonal skillsExperience working both independently and in close communication with teams and organizational leadershipExperience with assisting in administrative tasks including familiarity with standard digital technologiesCompetent with communication technology and applications such as social media and publishing applicationsDesired Competencies (existing or willing to develop)Demonstrated experience (co)leading worship serviceDemonstrated experience promoting equity for and inclusivity of individuals who identify with diverse communities and culturesDemonstrated experience leading or facilitating summer camp programmingCompleted or working toward Religious Education credentials with the UUACompletion of Our Whole Lives facilitator training and experience with leading OWL with youthExperience with leading Coming of Age with youthPosition Details:Congregation DescriptionFirst Parish in Milton has approximately 185 adult members and 30 children and youth. We invite you to further explore our community via this link: https://fpmilton/wpcontent/uploads/2025/03/FirstParishinMiltonCommunityv4.pdfPlacement within OrganizationThe Director reports to the Minister. The Director will attend the Parish Committee monthly meetings to provide a written and oral account of their work. The Director will be a partner to both the Minister and the RE committee. The Director will lead an experienced group of RE volunteers who are ready to engage in the programming for children and youth. The Director also will collaborate with exceptionally competent church staff and manage the parttime RE assistants (youth staff).Time and Onsite CommitmentsThe Director position is full time 40 hours per week) and it will start by July 2025. As a regular presence in worship curricular programming and social hour the Director will be at church on Sundays from 9:00 AM 1:00 PM from September through midJune with occasional Sundays off. Attendance at staff meetings is required. The days and times of additional weekly hours may be flexible and this includes opportunities for remote hours.Other RequirementsIn keeping with Safe Congregations Guidelines a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check will be administered annually.Compensation PackageCommensurate with UUA guidelines the salary range for the role is $65000 $69000 as well as benefit opportunities and paid vacation.The role will have an annual budget of four 4 weeks and $5000 for professional development professional care and all other professional expenses.Final Thoughts:Dedicated to equity diversity pluralism accessibility and inclusion First Parish welcomes applicants of any identity and ability.A cover letter and resume should be sent to by April 15 2025. Thank you for your interest! We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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