Exploration Director jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

About us

We are a progressive, vibrant, and growing religious community guided by Unitarian Universalist (UU) principles, sources, and traditions.

Our work environment includes:

• An inspiring, collaborative team
• Work-from-home days
• Flexible working hours
• Rewarding social and spiritual experiences

DESCRIPTION

The Director of Religious Exploration (DRE) oversees and manages the Religious Exploration Program (RE) for children and youth from birth to 18 years of age. The role includes planning and administering a comprehensive program that nurtures spiritual and religious growth and fosters a strong UU identity.

DUTIES

• Collaborate with the minister and worship team to provide intergenerational worship experiences.
• At the minister’s request, create and present Time For All Ages content during non-intergenerational worship services.
• Train and oversee volunteers in safe congregation policies and practices and ensure compliance.
• Attend weekly staff meetings, bi-monthly worship team meetings, and annual worship and staff retreats.
• Maintain accurate administrative records, including the RE calendar and all enrolled families in our database.
• Track and manage the RE budget over the course of the year.
• Regularly communicate RE planning and programming with the minister, staff, teachers, volunteers, parents, and congregation.
• Welcome new families.
• Pursue professional development and connect with RE colleagues from other congregations in the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and LREDA (professional group for religious education professionals).
• Supervise childcare workers and the RE Assistant.
• Supervise and support the members of the RE Council with their portfolios (to be determined after convening of the council in Fall 2024)

SKILLS

The DRE is an emotionally and spiritually mature team player and consensus builder. They have strong emotional intelligence and enjoy working with children of all ages. They are flexible, organized, and time-efficient and can prioritize demands with keen attention to detail. They are comfortable with public speaking, open to learning and identifying different approaches, and comfortable with the possibility that experiments might fail.

The DRE is always welcome to participate in our community's many activities. However, participation in certain church events does not count toward work hours unless approved in writing in advance.

The DRE will abide by the code of professional conduct and guidelines set forth by the Liberal Religious Educators Association. ()

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Associates Degree or BS/BA in child development, teaching, or an associated program. Candidates may be enrolled in these programs but have yet to attain a degree.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Teaching experience (volunteer or professional).
• Familiarity with teaching Unitarian Universalism (i.e., polity, history, and theology).
• Sunday availability (off one Sunday per month).
• Must pass a background check.

Preferred:

• Experience with children who have special needs.
• Experience in religious education in a tolerant religious congregation.
• Familiarity with UU curricula for children and youth and evolving UU faith formation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Relocate:

• Salt Lake City, UT 84121: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salt Lake City, UT 84121