All Souls NYC, a historic, progressive church on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, that promotes an equal and inclusive workspace, is seeking a full time professional to lead our education program for children and adults. We are seeking a candidate to start immediately. The position reports to our Director of Congregational Ministries.

Job Brief

The Director of Lifespan Faith Formation will provide dynamic leadership and oversight to the congregational religious education program for children, families, and adults, and create a thriving multigenerational community. One of the most important elements of this role is to grow the education program through both in-reach to the congregation and outreach to the community.

We are looking for a religious educator who is called to leadership in: 

• administering of a religious education program, which includes engaging classes and community wide experiences for children, youth, and adults;
  • providing strong curriculum vision and lesson plan creation for Sunday classes
  • recruiting, training, and nourishing strong core of volunteer teachers
  • keeping accurate records of registration, attendance, and volunteering
• designing multigenerational worship and worship for children and youth
• coordinating special holiday programs with the Ministers and Music Department
• proactively communicating and nurturing relationships with the congregation, Board, families, volunteers and staff, both on Sunday morning and during the week
• overseeing religious education budget
• participating in staff, Board and congregational meetings when requested
• maintaining contact with colleagues in other congregations and with the wider denomination through involvement in the Liberal Religious Educator’s Association (LREDA) and/or other professional and denominational organizations
• participating actively on the Safe Congregation Team, ensuring adherence to the Safe Congregation Policy
• providing pastoral support and guidance to families, children, and youth
• lead communication and coordination of summer services (roughly mid-June through Labor Day weekend)

Preferred Skills and Experiences:

• strong organizational and event planning skills
• high level of attention to detail
• ability to work independently and as part of a team
• teaching experience, particularly with children and youth
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• Master’s Degree a plus; Bachelor’s Degree required
• while it is not generally required or expected that an applicant/employee identify as a Unitarian Universalist (UU) or be a member of a UU congregation in order to work at All Souls, all staff members are expected to perform their job duties in accordance with UU values and theology.

Position Details:

• full-time
• flexible weekly schedule, availability Sundays and a couple of weekdays in-person is a must
• ability to work some hours from home/online
• health benefits
• retirement benefits
• vacation
• salary: $80,000/negotiable

How to Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

A Target Minister is a temporary, contract minister that lasts 6 – 7 months. Target Ministers are hired by the Board of Trustees as a temporary short-term staff position until an Interim Minister can be placed. Email [email protected] with any questions.

More info to come!