Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring

Job Openings at UUCSS

Posted 9/2/2011.

We have two positions open at UUCSS; an opening for a Religious Education Administrative Assistant and a Nursery Staff position.

Religious Education Administrative Assistant
Position Description

Purpose: To provide primary organizational and administrative support to the UUCSS Lifespan Religious Education program during the regular church year.

Organizational Relationships: The RE Administrative Assistant will report to the Director of Religious Education (DRE) and be accountable to the DRE and the Children/Youth Religious Education (CYRE) Committee. The RE Administrative Assistant will report to the Assistant Minister for tasks related to Adult Religious Education. The RE Administrative Assistant will coordinate with the Church Administrator and Church Sexton as needed concerning Administrative and Property issues.

Working Hours: 10 hours/week, 40 weeks/year (September thru mid-June). Weekly hours include 4.5 hours on most Sunday mornings.

Responsibilities:

Process and maintain essential records, including, but not limited to: registration, attendance, teacher recruitment/volunteers, child safety, and curriculum history/use.
Enter and manage all RE information in the RE database.
Reserve and coordinate the use of RE space at the church.
Prepare and process religious education mailings and provide other RE clerical support.
Greet and have new families complete an RE visitor registration form on Sunday mornings and assist the CYRE Committee with responding to visitor requests.
Substitute in classrooms as needed on Sunday mornings.
Assist with coordination of special activities such as field trips.
Recruit/coordinate volunteers for the summer Sunday morning RE program.
Maintain organized and inventoried RE supply closets.
Assist volunteers with determining and obtaining appropriate materials.
Maintain RE library of books and curricula and monitor borrowing of these RE materials.
Communicate regularly via e-mail or phone with all teachers and team leaders regarding RE programming and scheduling.
Help prepare materials and provide assistance for teacher training and development programs.
Assist CYRE Committee with program evaluation and teacher recruitment.
Put up signs and ensure readiness of RE classroom space on Sunday mornings.
Assist with creation and distribution of RE brochures, promotional flyers and posters.
Coordinate RE volunteers for special events.
Attend Children/Youth RE Committee meeting once/month.
Meet with DRE once/week.
Assist DRE with other tasks as requested.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Strong organizational skills to prioritize work on a multi-faceted program and to attend to many detail-oriented tasks.
Computer proficiency—word processing, database management, internet browsing, desk top publishing, Excel, etc.
An outgoing personality and engaging manner in work-related encounters with children, youth and adults.
Flexibility and patience with unpredictable circumstances.
Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members.
Ability to take initiative, be creative and work self-sufficiently.
Knowledge of and commitment to Unitarian Universalist principles and Unitarian Universalist Religious Education philosophy.
Strong verbal and written skills.
Teaching ability.
Sense of humor.

Credentials and Experience:

A college degree (completed or in progress) with significant experience in clerical work and experience working with children preferred.

Start Date: September, 2011.

To Apply:

Please contact Sarah Gonzalez at dre@uucss.org or send resume and cover letter to:

Sarah Gonzalez
Director of Religious Education
Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring
10309 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20903

Nursery Staff Position
Job Description

UUCSS Nursery Staff work to provide quality childcare for infants and young children up to 4 years old (9:30 service) and up to 5 years old (11:30 service). At times a young elementary school aged child might spend time in the Nursery if a church activity requires it. All care will be provided according to our Nursery Policies and Procedures and this job description. Nursery Staff are expected to work cooperatively with each other and share duties equitably. The position is for 3.5 hours/week from mid September through mid June and for 1.5 hours/week during the summer months. The hours are from 9:15 am to 12:45 pm each Sunday during the year and from 10:15 am to 11:45 am each Sunday during the summer. The supervisor for this position is the Director of Religious Education.

All Nursery Staff are expected to read and follow the UUCSS Nursery Policies and Procedures.

In addition to the following duties, Nursery Staff should provide a welcoming and nurturing environment for each child and should maintain an open, friendly and cooperative relationship with the parents and families. Nursery Staff should be especially welcoming of new families and visitors.