Job Openings
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Concord (NH) is actively seeking to fill the following positions:
Children’s Program Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Job Summary:
The Children’s Program Assistant provides loving care to infants and toddlers in our Rainbow Room Nursery (ages 0-4), or assists in our Young Explorers program for ages 5 to 13. The Program Assistant facilitates an environment that is warm and welcoming to the diverse families of our congregation.
Responsibilities:
– Provide attentive care to children of varying ages.
– Assist the program leader in carrying out activities planned by the leader.
– Maintain a clean and organized environment.
Schedule:
2-3 hours on Sundays, starting at 9:45 am. Additional hours for special events may be available.
Compensation: $13 per hour
Requirements:
- Age 16 and up preferred; 14 or 15 year olds with childcare experience will be considered
- Letter explaining your interest in the position, and relevant skills and experience
- Two non-family references that speak to your suitability for the position, including at least one who can comment on your experience with children
- Criminal record check if age 18 or over
- Ability to commit to consistent Sunday attendance (absences for occasional illness and planned vacations are ok)
How to apply:
Please send to Dory LeCount, dory@concorduu.org:
- a Letter explaining your interest in the position, and relevant skills and experience
- Two non-family references that speak to your suitability for the position, including at least one who can comment on your experience with children
Accompanist
Start Date: ASAP
Job Summary
The Accompanist provides keyboard accompaniment for the choir and congregational singing during Sunday worship services and offers or arranges for additional music that deepens the experience of the worship theme and helps provide an organic bridge between worship elements.
Schedule:
- Thursdays: Choir rehearsals from 7-8:30 pm during the forty (40) weeks of the regular church year (Sunday after Labor Day to second Sunday in June)
- Sundays: Choir rehearsal from 9-9:45 am on Sundays the choir is singing (about 3 Sundays/month) during the regular church year, Sunday service from 10 – 11:15 am during the regular church year and during summer services. Taizé-style service on the 1st Sunday of the month (6-8 pm) from October to April.
- Christmas Eve (two services)
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Compensation: $25 per hour (average of 8.5 hours/week during the regular church year plus Taizé services, $120 / Summer Service)
Minimum Qualifications
- A degree in Organ/Piano, or comparable experience, and training and experience sufficient to carry out the essential functions listed in the Job Description.
How to apply:
Please send the following items to Rev. Michael Leuchtenberger, Senior Minister & Choir Director, at michael@concorduu.org
- Cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and relevant skills and experience
- Resume
- Three references, including one familiar with your experience as an accompanist
- 1-2 musical samples (e.g., performance recordings, music videos, etc.)
Note to potential applicants
It is the policy of the UU Church of Concord to hire the most qualified person for the job, without regard to membership in this church. We welcome applicants of any faith, or none, that share our values of justice, equity, and compassion.
Being an employee of a church of which one is a member comes with particular benefits and challenges for both the employee and the church. Members who become employees, or employees who wish to become members, are encouraged to give careful thought to the challenges of holding this dual role. During any hiring process, we will educate applicants/candidates about this issue, if applicable. For more information about working for a church where you are a member, check out the following articles by Dan Hotchkiss.