UU Youth Advisor

Wanted: UU Youth Advisor to become part of our Senior High Youth Program (SHYP). SHYP is an established, active, vibrant youth-led program at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading.

We seek someone who:
Has experience with High School youth
Understands and values UU principles
Will facilitate Sunday evening meetings for Senior High youth, participate in
overnights and conferences, and attend Youth Adult Committee meetings
Is comfortable letting the youth lead, while knowing when to provide guidance
Will continue to promote youth presence in the congregation
Is interested in social justice and current events
Enjoys working collaboratively with fellow staff & adult volunteers
Wants to work in a healthy, creative, supportive and fun environment

The position is for 30 hours per month, which includes planning and participating
in youth meetings/activities as outlined above.

If you think this might sound like you (and/or you would like more information), please send your resume and cover letter to YASearch@uureading.org.

Youth Program Coordinator

Job Title: Youth Program Coordinator
Job Descripton: Position Title:Youth Program Coordinator
Time Frame: 20 hours/week, including Sunday
Responsibilities:
a.Provide oversight, leadership, development, and support for programs for youth in grades 7-12 including:
---Coming of Age
---Middle School OWL (teen sexuality education program)
---Youth Group
---Sunday morning teen classes

b. With the DRE and the Religious Education Committee develop programs to support specific teen and parenting needs.
c. Focus on and oversee the involvement and integration of youth within the congregation.
d. Assist with organizing and executing volunteer recruitment efforts for youth programs.
e. Work with the DRE and Minister to appropriately address youth issues of individual or family crisis.
f. Contribute to development and enhancement of Religious Education philosophy of religious growth and learning among teens.
g. With the assistance of the DRE, ensure all youth advisors and adult volunteers gain an understanding of UUCW Safe Congregation Policies and Procedures.
h. Participate in appropriate district and area conference workshops, join appropriate UUA and district e-mail list serves, and join LREDA as requested and/or needed.
i. Attend meetings of the Religious Education Committee.
j. Ensure necessary administrative forms are completed and that youth records are secure and confidential.
k. Advocate for and publicize youth religious education programming through the newsletter and other means of communications.
l. With the DRE and REC plan special and intergenerational events.

Requirements, Knowledge, skills and abilities:
-- Minimum age 25
-- Initiative, energy, enthusiasm
-- Superior interpersonal skills with youth, parents, and adults
--- Ability to encourage and motivate others
-- Strong communication skills with youth in particular
-- Affinity with and knowledge of UU principles
-- Ability to celebrate diverse religious beliefs
-- Skills in managing volunteers
Contact Information: Deb Selkow, DRE
UU Church of Worcester
90 Holden Street
Worcester, MA 01606
508-317-5403
Email: debselkow@gmail.com

Director of Christian Education

Job Title: Director of Christian Education
Job Descripton: Wesley United Methodist Church in Concord, New
Hampshire is seeking a Director of Christian Education (20 hour/week) to
oversee a comprehensive educational program for children, youth, and
adults. The DCE will work closely with the staff, the committees and a
capable core group of leaders. The ideal candidate will have a
bachelor's degree (preferably in education or religious studies),
three to five years experience working on a church staff, and a
demonstrated effectiveness in Christian education.
Contact Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter by June
10, 2008, send materials to Jim Hersey at hersh4bar@yahoo.com or Wesley
UMC, 79 Clinton Street, Concord NH 03301. We prefer to have materials
submitted electronically and we reserve the privilege of closing the
application process early.
Job Link: www,concordwumc.org

Assistant Pastor for Contemporary Worship and Youth Ministries

Job Title: Assistant Pstor for Contemporary Worship and Youth Ministries
Job Descripton: Wesley United Methodist Church in Concord, New Hampshire is seeking an Assistant Pastor for Contemporary Worship and Youth Ministries (20hours/week). The responsibilities will include working with a team to plan, promote, and lead a weekly worship celebration This person will also be expected to work with the church staff as she/he provides pastoral leadership to an ongoing youth ministry. The ideal candidate will have a Master of Divinity degree (or be enrolled in a program), have experience working on a church staff and have experience in both contemporary worship and youth ministries.
Contact Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter by June 10, 2008, send materials to Jim Hersey at hersh4bar@yahoo.com or Wesley UMC, 79 Clinton Street, Concord NH 03301. We prefer to have materials submitted electronically and we reserve the privilege of closing the application process early.
Job Link: www.concordwumc.org

youth advisor

Job Title: youth advisor
Job Descripton: The Weston United Methodist Church in Weston, MA is looking to hire a part-time youth advisor to work with our youth (grades 6-12) on Sunday afternoons or Sunday evenings twice a month starting in September.
Contact Information: Rev. Stephen Melius; 781-893-9595
Email: sandsmelius@verizon.net

Education Director/Pastoral Associate

Job Title: Education Director/Pastoral Associate

Job Descripton: The Bismarck United Church of Christ in Bismarck, North
Dakota is seeking an Education Director and Pastoral Associate.
Responsibilities include oversight and coordination of the church's
educational ministry, youth group leadership, community outreach and
assistance in the church's pastoral ministry. Bismarck UCC is a
vibrant 440 member church with a commitment to community service and
global mission. Lay and ordained applicants accepted. Competitive
salary with full benefits.

Contact Information: Resumes may be submitted by email sent to:
Bismarck United Church of Christ, 1200 East Highland Acres Rd.,
Bismarck, ND 58501. Call 701-223-2915 with any questions.
Email: jmoos@midconetwork.com

Pastor, FBC

Job Title: Pastor
Job Descripton: A Pastor to develop, maintain and nurture a partnership with our church family in their lives, active and present, both within the church and within our community and home settings. To appreciate our diversity, and help us grow in our spiritual understanding of others. Prefer candidate to be involved with the ABC and either ordained or working to become ordained.
Contact Information: First Baptist Church of Medfield, MA Pulpit Committee, company of 6 with 2 alternates.
Job Link: www.fbcmedfield.com

Email: bonnief2259@comcast.net

Associate University Chaplain and Protestant Campus Minister

Position Title: Associate University Chaplain and Protestant Campus Minister

Job Description: The Protestant Campus Minister coordinates Protestant life on campus, including serving as pastor of University Church (the ecumenical Christian worshiping community on campus), collaborating and advising various campus Protestant Christian groups and supporting the spiritual and religious needs of the broader University community. The ministry of the chaplain will include conducting services, preaching, and organizing the various ministries within University Church and the Protestant Community as a whole.

Essential Functions: The Protestant Campus Minister will also work within Colgate's Office of the Chaplains, which is committed to offering leadership, personal assistance and advocacy for all of the university's religious communities. Currently the Protestant Campus Minister advises the Muslim Student Association and several other chaplaincy organizations and it is possible that the new chaplain will be expected to support multiple religious groups as well. The Protestant Campus Minister will work closely with both the Catholic and Jewish Chaplains to support religious and spiritual life on campus. The Protestant Campus Minister will report directly to the University Chaplain, a role currently held by the Catholic Chaplain. The Chaplaincy is part of the Dean of the College Division and candidates should be prepared to support the implementation of the educational vision of the college.

Qualifications:
(Education and Experience) Required: M.Div. or comparable degree, denominationally recognized ordination, and pastoral experience.
Additional Preferred Qualifications: Desirable: Experience in an ecumenical campus ministry setting.

The ideal candidate should be energetic and enthusiastic about working with students and staff from a wide-variety of religious backgrounds, and should be comfortable supporting the faith and practice of a diverse community. She/he should have strong oral, public and written communication skills; strong counseling skills; demonstrated commitment to and skill in fostering community and collaboration among diverse constituencies; administrative skills and strategic planning experience in an ecumenical context are preferred.

Director of Christian Education

Job Title: Director of Christian Education
Job Descripton: The First Congregational Church of Milford is seeking a part time Director of Christian Education to provide leadership, guidance and resources including curriculum recommendations for all aspects of Religious Education within the church.
The Candidate should be an enthusiastic person of faith with a love of working with children of all ages (Pre-K to High School) along with adults. This person will work as a part of a team, led by the Minister and serve as a liaison between the administrative aspects of the church and the Religious Ed. Committee.
Responsibilities include selecting and ordering curriculum (with th Minister and RE approval) for all Sunday School Programs, recruiting and training teachers, along with developing and implementing programs for the church's education and enrichment. (Summer Programs, Youth Sunday Services, Adult Ed. Classes.)
A degree in Education and a Certification in Christian Education are preferred. This is a salaried position of approximately 20 hours per week.
Our church is blessed to have a new and spacious Education wing, where a great group of children and teacher volunteers come to learn and are excited about coming to Sunday School each week.We are looking forward to finding a Director who has that same excitement, dedication, and faith to help lead our children in the ways of God.
Contact Information: To find out more information about our church and to view the Job Description, please visit our web site at www.infofind.com/milfcong. Please send a letter of interest and resume to: First Congregational Church, 4 Congress Street, P.O. Box 344, Milford, Ma. 01757
Attn: DRE Search Committee
Email: milfordcongregational@yahoo.com
Job Link: www.infofind.com/milfcong

ESL Teachers Needed!

ESL Teachers Needed!
Job Descripton: We are currently hiring ESL teachers for the summer semester. Come and join us!
American Chinese Christian Educational and Social Services is a non-profit, non-denominational community agency serving Chinese immigrant families in Boston. Our adult ESOL program holds classes Monday through Friday mornings in Chinatown, 5 minutes from the New England Medical Center. This paid teaching position is 12 hours a week. Some prior teaching experience is preferred, although not specifically in language teaching.
ACCESS is a wonderful place to serve and learn with students and colleagues!
If you're interested in the position, please send your resume and a brief cover letter immediately to Emily Hall at aesl@chinatownaccess.org
Contact Information: Emily Hall, aesl@chinatownaccess.org
Job Link: www.chinatownaccess.org

Program Coordinator for Adult ESOL program

Job Title: Adult ESL Program Coordinator Needed!
Job Descripton: American Chinese Christian Educational & Social
Services, Inc. is a non-profit non-denominational Christian community
service agency serving the Boston Chinese population with a holistic
Christian approach.

We are currently hiring for a Program Coordinator for our Adult ESOL
program.

Required: Bachelor's or higher degree in ESOL, Teaching, English
Language, or related field; two years of language teaching experience;
support of agency's mission and policies
Preferred: Master's degree in ESOL or related field; supervisory
experience; teaching experience in ESOL among low-income urban Asian
populations
Hours: presently 27 hours a week with a potential of developing into
a full-time position with an additional class
Salary: presently $28-32K annually; $35-39K if full-time
Benefits: 75% medical insurance; 3 weeks vacation annually, 12
holidays; sick and personal leave time
Note: A full-time position can be made presently when combined with
teaching in our Enrichment Program for children K2-5th Grade.

If interested, please send resume and cover letter to Emily Hall, at
aesl@chinatownaccess.org
Contact Information: please send resume to Emily Hall at
aesl@chinatownaccess.org
Job Link: www.chinatownaccess.org