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.
Sunday Lead Childcare Position
We are looking for a responsible, reliable, energetic person to be our childcare lead for Sunday morning services, from about 9:00 am -12:30 pm Sept - mid-April, and after mid-April, from about 10:15 am-noon. This position requires an experienced, confident individual who can interface with parents, supervise and work with high school and middle school assistants, and work with children between 6 months and up to 11 years old. This person should be comfortable with the philosophy of Unitarian Universalism (see our web-site, www.buf.org). Contact: Erin Malone, uubellingham@nas.com, 360-733-3837
Community Minister
All Souls Unitarian Universalist Community in Lacey, Washington is an actively lay-led UU community in search of a minister to facilitate community growth and outreach. We’ve received a Chalice Lighters grant of approximately $6,000 to pay a minister to support our growth. We desire to stretch a contract for 240 hours (including 60 hours before September to prepare for the new year) over 9-12 months starting in June or July, 2008. As a community, we have collectively and willingly chosen to engage with the selected minister. If you are interested, please send a resume by April 25, 2008 to Jean Holz at 6326 Martin Way E, Suite 103, Lacey, WA 98516 or info@asuuc.org.
Director of Religious Education
Wy'east UU Congregation in Portland, OR seeking Director of Religious Education 10 hours per week. Please send resume with references to Rev. Susan Maginn at susan.maginn@gmail.com.
Administrator Needed
Wy'east UU Congregation in Portland, OR seeking Office Administrator 3-6 hours per week, focus on basic publishing skills and financial management. Please send resume with references to Rev. Susan Maginn at susan.maginn@gmail.com.
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:
- Create and maintain ministries for Junior and Senior Youth; Junior Youth - 6th - 8th grades, Senior Youth - 9th - 12th grades
- Recruit and support volunteers for these ministries and programs
- Complete administrative tasks associated with Junior and Senior Youth ministries
- Communicate information between and to youth, parents, volunteers, church staff and members, as well as local, regional and national UU organizations
The Youth Ministries Coordinator is someone who:
- Is familiar with Unitarian Universalism
- Is organized
- Works well as part of a team
- Understands the importance of ministry to and with youth of all ages
- Is interested in taking some professional development in the area of Junior and
Senior Youth ministries and Coming of Age programming
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:
- Meeting facilitators
- Stewardship trainers (Generosity as a spiritual practice, every-member canvass, capital campaigns readiness assessments)
- Financial systems and auditing, including bookkeeping software
- Facilities development (getting ready for building or expanding your church home, maintenance planning, developing building-use policies)
- District Annual Meeting (AGM), ongoing oversight and work with local host committees
- Church staff/ Human Resources
- Congregational Consultants - Portland/ Vancouver area, East of the Mountains area (check-in contacts & general resource advisors)
- Vision/ Mission/ Ministry
- Communications - web and print, news reporters, PR/ Marketing
- Geek Squad - computer technology advisors
- Church program development and assessment
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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