[Hiring] Congregational Life Field Staff @Unitarian Universalist Assoc of Congregations.

Role Description

To provide support and resources for congregations, missional communities, and Unitarian Universalist religious professionals, as well as for the organizational development and expansion of our faith for the Pacific Western Region of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and beyond.

• Serves the Unitarian Universalist faith and values, our congregations, members, and other constituencies in the Pacific Western Region of Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and beyond. With the regional and staff group, determines staffing and service priorities consistent with our UUA Mission.
• Works in covenant as a team member of Congregational Life and the Pacific Western Region of the UUA.
• Provides direct support to congregational, covenanting community, and regional leaders through coaching, companioning, connecting, and challenging.
• In collaboration with other Congregational Life staff, supports vital, innovative, covenantal, purposeful congregational and cross-congregational ministries by providing or arranging for appropriate consultation and programming, including webinars, workshops, and conferences.
• Guides congregational leadership toward training in a variety of skills conducive to faithful, vibrant ministries.
• Along with other regional staff, actively encourages collaboration among congregations to share resources and strategies; helps to organize cross-congregational learning communities both by geography and affinity; and facilitates and advocates covenantal support and accountability between congregations.
• Organizes resources from the region and the UUA to meet congregational and covenanting community needs. Draws on congregational, cluster, regional, and national resources to provide a predictable and valued set of learning opportunities.
• Serves as or ensures a representative of the region and/or the UUA will be present for ceremonial functions, interfaith efforts, and to ancillary organizations.
• Participates actively in the UUA Congregational Life and regional staff teams, including retreats or other staff meetings. Prioritizes participation in activities offered to UUA staff, such as UUA All Staff and the learning and practice community.
• Works with other UUA staff and UU leaders to imagine and evolve towards the future of Unitarian Universalism. Participates in appropriate missional activities in Congregational Life or UUA-wide.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor, the Director of Congregational Life, the Executive Vice President, the Vice President for Programs and Ministries, or the President.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Unitarian Universalism; ability to speak and write confidently about Unitarian Universalism.
• Commitment to our Unitarian Universalist Association.
• A minimum of ten years' active involvement with Unitarian Universalist congregations and organizations.
• Personal religious depth.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a regional staff team; proven track record as a good team member.
• Ability to take initiative, to be self-directing, to set priorities and to manage time well.
• A commitment to and understanding of organizational development.
• Ability to teach Systems Thinking.
• Knowledge and experience of group and organizational change dynamics. Has a high tolerance for change and understands transformation as a desirable result in religious work.
• Excellent communications and public speaking skills, including use of presentation technologies and social media.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn the use of emerging communications and remote learning technologies.
• Knowledge of volunteer organizations.
• Significant travel required; agreeable to travel across regional boundaries. Available to work nights and weekends.
• Must live in or be willing to relocate to the Pacific Western Region.
• Understanding of issues around anti-racism, anti-oppression, and multiculturalism.
• Work or lived experience with BIPOC communities is of particular value.
• Eagerness to work in an organization in which the dismantling of white supremacy is a high priority.

Requirements

• This is an exempt position with a salary midpoint of $72,900. Compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographical location, with offers potentially ranging from 10-15% higher or lower than the midpoint.

How to Apply

People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. The UUA is committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. If you are excited about this role, but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our applicant portal (ADP WorkforceNow) on uua.org/jobs. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].