Youth Program Assistant

UUCLB seeks an assistant for our Religious Education program for children, youth and families. This is an up to 6 hour a week part-time position, with some onsite hours required Sunday mornings 9-11:30 am and flexibly during the week. Please check out our program online at https://www.uuclb.org/learn/childrenyouthandfamilies/ Please feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any questions or for more information about the position, program or community. We welcome your inquiries and look forward to getting to know you!

Members of UUCLB shall not be considered for this or other staff positions at UUCLB.  This policy is best practice to avoid the conflicts of interest that can arise from dual relationships. Not employing members as staff promotes healthy and effective relationships between the staff, Minister and congregation.

We, the congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach, affirm our mission: “To create a welcoming and diverse community rooted in love, trust and freedom. To lead by creating a multi-cultural, anti-racist, anti-oppressive congregation and denomination.” People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. UUCLB is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive staff team.

Education and Skills:

• An affinity for working with children and youth of all ages and their parents/ guardians/ caregivers


• a commitment to supporting Unitarian Universalism as a progressive spiritual community


• High degree of organization 


• Excellent communication skills


• Ability to use multiple technologies (Google drive, Canva, Constant Contact, online database and social media)
  


• Commitment to safety and following church policies


• Experience or knowledge of working with children and youth with neurodiversity, autism, and behavioral support for learning disabilities 

Basic Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in Sunday morning classroom sessions 


• Facilitate weekly registration and attendance process


• Organize and confirm Sunday staffing (Nursery, teaching teams, etc.) 


• Coordinate weekly program needs with teachers and RE Committee


• Set up, clean up and close/lock the classroom and facilities 


• Purchase snacks and other program supplies


• Set up and tear down program signs/ carts/ etc.  


• Organize Religious Education office, library, curricula and materials. 


• Assist with holidays, events, and special projects.


• Assist Director in maintaining Safer Congregation and onsite safety protocols


• Create, print and place weekly RE program directional signs


• Represent the Religious Education program to families and congregation


• Complete other clerical duties when requested, that are deemed necessary by the supervisor.