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About the PNWD: District Job Openings

If your congregation has a job opening that you would like us to post, submit a very brief description of the position to the district office. Include congregation name, position title, and contact person with phone number and email address.

Opportunities in the wider UU community are posted on the UUA website.

DRE Opening

Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Universalist congregation of Gresham, Oregon is seeking a half-time (20 hours per week) Director of Religious Education (DRE). We are a 100+ member Welcoming Congregation. The DRE works with adult volunteers and staff to manage and coordinate all aspects of our religious education programs for more than 20 children and youth.

We seek a candidate who is grounded in the Unitarian Universalist tradition and experienced in directing religious education programs. The ideal candidate works well as a member of the fellowship’s leadership team, displays excellent time management skills, is creative and flexible, easily connects with all age groups and maintains the highest ethical standards in all his/her interactions.

To apply for the position, please send your resume to personnel@eastrose.org. For more information about our congregation please see our website at www.eastrose.org.

Bookkeeper position

Director of Church Operations

East Shore Unitarian Church, Bellevue, WA is looking for a Director of Church Operations. The Director of Church Operations is a member of the Senior Staff Team (with Senior Minister, Associate Minister, Director of Religious Education) and reports to and is supervised by the Senior Minister. The Director of Church Operations is responsible for the management and administration of the church’s financial operations, administrative functions (including personnel) and facilities and grounds management.

The Director of Church Operations supervises the office, bookkeeping and caretaking staffs, (both paid and lay volunteer) and works collegially with senior and program staff teams to ensure a physical and operational environment in which the mission of the church and the work o f the ministers can thrive. The Director of Church Operations also works closely with the Board of Trustees and Board Committees. Areas of responsibility include financial operations, personnel and supervision, facilities and grounds management, and office administration.

Experience in volunteer and non-profit organizations is highly desirable. This is a full time position and requires work on Sundays. To apply please send a resume to Rev. Peter Luton minister1@EastShoreUnitarian.org.

Program Coordinator Position

Tahoma UU Congregation in Tacoma is establishing a halftime Program Coordinator position. Some evenings and most Sundays will be necessary. Click here for the entire job description. Please contact Joan Benderson at 253-566-4334- or joan.benderson@nventure.com with questions or to apply.

DRE Opening

The Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Olympia, Washington is seeking a full-time Director of Religious Education (DRE). We are a 248 member congregation that serves more than 75 children and youth from preschool through high school. More than 25 adults volunteer with the program each year. We are in the process of expanding our facility on our current site, and plan to break ground in 2009. That project will significantly expand our space for religious education, and will provide space for many more families to experience our programs. We are a Welcoming Congregation.

We are seeking a candidate grounded in the Unitarian Universalist tradition, experienced in directing religious education programs, and able to connect with all age groups. Our ideal candidate will use a touch of charisma and strong organizational skills to serve as an ambassador for youth and children in congregational life, helping us live into our goal of becoming more consciously inclusive of families with young children.

To apply for the position, please send resume and supporting documents to dre.search@olyuu.org. For more information about our congregation please see our website at www.olyuu.org.

Youth Ministries Coordinator Position Open

Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church is looking for a permanent quarter time (approximately 10 hours per week) Youth Ministries Coordinator (YMC). The YMC position is a ten-month position going from September to June.  The YMC will work closely with the Director of Religious Education and volunteers to:

The Youth Ministries Coordinator is someone who:

If this sounds like you, please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Youth Ministries Coordinator Search Committee
c/o Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church
8109 224th St. SW.
Edmonds, WA  98026
For more information about the church and its programs please visit our
website at:www.euuc.org
For a complete job description, click here.

PNWD Volunteer Consultants

The Pacific Northwest District, UUA, is seeking to expand its volunteer consulting corps to serve member congregations in Washington , Oregon , Idaho and Alaska . Volunteer consultants receive mileage reimbursement at the current IRS volunteer rate, honoraria according to the current fee schedule (see http://www.pnwd.org/pdfs/currentfeesheet.pdf), and continuing education supported by the District. Consultants volunteer their time to participate in orientation and training meetings, and to prepare for and travel to and from assignments.

Qualifications include demonstrated experience in the area of consulting specialty, exceptional written and oral communications skills, outstanding organizational and presentation skills, and ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality. Consultants must enjoy working with people and have a deep commitment to Unitarian Universalism. Creativity, innovation and flexibility are particularly valued. Youth and others interested in developing their leadership skills are encouraged to apply as Consultants-in-training.

PNWD Consultants commit to (1) attending required orientation and ongoing training meetings, (2) submitting written reports as required, (3) providing timely and appropriate communications with the District Executive, Program Specialist and/ or others related to the work, (4) accepting facilitation assignments as needed, in rotation with others, and (5) serving for at least three years. District Consultants must be members in good standing or affiliated religious professionals of PNWD congregations.

Consulting services may be on-site or by phone or email. Email connection, ability to use Internet resources, and commitment to timely response are required. Where possible, consultants will be assigned within their geographic areas. PNWD consulting services are made possible through the voluntary service of the consultants and the shared contributions of member congregations to District dues and the UUA Annual Program Fund.

Current areas of need include:

To apply, send an email to the District Office indicating your area of interest, resume or brief description of experience, and contact information.

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