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Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor
Director of Spiritual Exploration
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A Director of Religious Education directs educational programs and activities for a denominational group such as a church or synagogue. Coordinates the work of volunteer religious education teachers and plans classes and curriculum designed to introduce children and adults to the beliefs and practices of the congregation or denomination.
$53,235 / year median in Maine
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Overview The role of Spiritual Education Program Coordinator at UUSB is to manage and support an experiential learning program grounded in our Unitarian Universalist values. These values include nurturing spiritual exploration, ethical growth and social responsibility taught through the lens of inclusion, compassion, and curiosity. Responsibilities include supporting volunteer teachers in establishing age specific curriculums. In addition, a successful candidate will inspire children to appreciate diversity, practice empathy, and develop a sense of purpose. This position runs from the third week in August to the end of May each year. Responsibilities Create a welcoming and hospitable environment for children and families Attend and act in the role of supervisor of SE activities for two Sundays per month Coordinate occasional whole group activities with Spiritual Education volunteers and Reverend Drew that will occur on Sunday in lieu of regular classes that week Purchase, maintain, and organize all program supplies, equipment, and materials within a set budget and according to protocols. Ensure that the needed Spiritual Education vounteer staff are available for Sunday activities and find substitutes as needed. Maintain registration and attendance records of all studnets and teacher volunteers. Coach, support, and, when needed, recruit volunteers Distribute and collect background check forms for new SE program volunteers Attend Spiritual Education Action League (SEAL), monthly staff meetings and other UUSB meetings as needed Respond to emails from teachers, parents, and community members Maintain communication with the church and greater community through a weekly social media update, email to the congregation, and a monthly column in the church newsletter Submit an end of the year report to the UUSB Annual Report Articulate Unitarian Universalist values Coordinate the May SEE celebration service in collaboration with Rev. Drew and SEAL Help with the coordination of the Our Whole Lives program