Job Openings
Family Engagement Coordinator
Our justice-loving and children-embracing congregation seeks a skilled and creative Family Engagement Coordinator to help us create a culture of belonging for people of all ages, with a special emphasis on children, families, and intergenerational activities. The Family Engagement Coordinator also plays a role in our membership and engagement activities for people of all ages.
The position will average 30 hours per week, with more September to June and much fewer in summer. The start date will be in mid to late August, 2026.
This position is a reimagining of the role traditionally held by a Director of Religious Education.
Job Summary
- The Family Engagement Coordinator plans and implements programs for children and families that will:
- engage children with their whole hearts, minds, and spirits;
- support children & families in exploring our Unitarian Universalist values and being of service in the world; and
- help children and families create and experience authentic connection with one another, with the wider congregation, and with the natural world.
- The Coordinator supports parents, guardians, and grandparents in their lives as UUs, and helps them integrate into the life of the congregation.
- The Coordinator facilitates intergenerational programs that promote the exchange of wisdom across diverse life stages and experiences.
- The Coordinator welcomes and engages newcomers, and helps all congregants to be engaged in congregational life.
Qualifications
Required
- Commitment to the values and principles of Unitarian Universalism.
- Proven experience (2+ years) in educational programming, youth work, community organizing, or a related field, preferably in a religious or non-profit setting.
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate effective programs for diverse age groups (children, youth, adults).
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with an ability to connect authentically with children, parents, and volunteers.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., Google Workspace, email, and social media).
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including Sundays and occasional evenings/weekends.
Preferred
- Familiarity with Unitarian Universalist curricula and resources.
- Experience in volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Religious Studies, Social Work, or a related field.
Optional Bonus Skills
- Musical ability to engage children in singing or music-making
- Experience in outdoor education
- Experience with children with neurodiversity or learning differences
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Compensation and Structure
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Status | Salaried Exempt position Year-round average is 30 hours. Approximately 35 hours per week for 42 weeks September to June; 10 hours per week in summer. |
| Salary | $43,680 annually |
| Benefits | Paid Time Off equivalent to 6 weeks per year (2 weeks taken during our July closure and the remainder can be flexibly used) Health Insurance Premium reimbursement up to $1000 per month (annually adjusted) Retirement contribution 10% of salary after one year working for a UU organization Professional Development Reimbursements up to $3000 (annually adjusted) |
| Reporting Structure | Reports to the Senior Minister |
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three non-family references to Rev. Michael Leuchtenberger, michael@concorduu.org.
Please note: To have clear boundaries around the proper role and relationships of a staff member to the congregation, it is our practice to hire staff who are not and have not been members or regular participants at the UU Church of Concord.