Religious Education Youth Leader, Part Time, First Parish of Norwell, Unitarian Universalist: Norwell, MA
Position: Religious Education Youth Leader (5-8 hours/week – September-June)
We seek a Religious Education Youth Leader that shares in our mission and wants to support the Religious Education program at First Parish of Norwell. The primary responsibility will be to work with the Director of Community Engagement to deliver programming for the young people and youth of the church.
This is a part time position with in-person responsibilities on Sundays (September through June) 9am – 12pm weekly and 4pm – 7pm twice a month for youth group. There is also approximately 2 hours of preparation required each week which can be done at-home.
Supervision: This position is supervised by the Director of Community Engagement
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in religion, education, or related field;
2. Successful experience teaching young people;
3. Self-starter and ability to work collaboratively with a team;
4. Effective written and oral communication skills, including public speaking; and
5. Familiarity and appreciation for liberal religion, preferably knowledge of Unitarian Universalist traditions.
Responsibilities:
1. Work with the Director of Community Engagement to lead Sunday morning religious education classes for young people, including serving as lead instructor for one class;
2. Serve as Youth Group advisor and attend Youth Group gatherings at least two times per month;
3. Work with the Director of Community Engagement to oversee/teach Our Whole Lives (comprehensive sex education classes) for teenagers (training for Our Whole Lives would be paid by the church);
4. Work under the guidance of the Director of Community Engagement to oversee the youth Coming of Age program;
5. Develop and present a story for the Time for All Ages during Sunday morning services once a month or at the discretion of the Director of Community Engagement.
Compensation: $ 30/ hour; for 3 hours each Sunday morning, 3 hours Sunday evening twice a month, and 1-2 hours of preparation each week, totaling up to 25 hours per month. Funding and time for professional development and collegial support with other UU personnel is available.
Candidates may submit a cover letter, resume and references no later than July 1 to:
Amanda Adams
community@firstparishnorwell.org
Please include “Youth Leader” in the subject heading of your email. Our preference is to have someone in the role beginning September 1st.