Education Coordinator

Position Description

· Coordinate ethical exploration, learning, and growth at First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis as we engage with the world. Collaborate with ministers, staff, Ethical Exploration (E², “E-squared”) Committee, guest educators, and volunteers.

· Put First Unitarian in a position to become the national leader in Humanist education and curriculum development by provide educational materials to interested Humanist and other freethought groups.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

· Keep the message that First Unitarian is a learning-centered congregation front and center.

· Facilitate the creation of age-appropriate learning, including curriculum selection and development, in collaboration with the E² Committee.

· Hone and implement the development of constructivist E² curriculum.

· Plan and oversee the Our Whole Lives (OWL) human sexuality education program.

· Coordinate education and volunteer programs for all members and friends, 0-100+.

· Make programming accessible to all learning styles and abilities, with an eye toward multicultural education, in our building and online.

· Develop processes for welcoming and integrating new families into our community, in collaboration with the Membership Director and committee,.

· Plan multigenerational Assembly opportunities, in collaboration with staff and volunteers.

· Plan and oversee rites of passage for members and friends.

· Hire and supervise nursery staff.

· Recruit, train, and support E² volunteers.

· Maintain the E² budget in collaboration with the Senior Minister and Finance Director.

· Communicate E² goals, activities and concerns to the congregation through appropriate media in a timely manner.

· Maintain registration and attendance records, and other necessary administrative documents.

· Attend to professional development, using resources from the Twin Cities community, the Liberal Religious Educators Association (LREDA), and other appropriate organizations.

· Other duties as assigned by the Senior Minister.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Exceptional communication with children, youth, families, and the larger community.

· Positivity, optimism, and abundance in relationships and encounters with others.

· Commitment to consciousness (“spiritual”) development.

· Ability to lead, encourage, motivate, and support others, especially teachers and volunteers.

· Active listening and acceptance of feedback.

· Productive engagement and management of interpersonal conflict.

· Ability to keep confidences; discernment when making referrals.

· Ability to work independently.

Education and Experience

· Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a field related to constructivist education, child development, and lifelong education.

· Experience in constructivist education, child development, and lifelong education.

· Deep commitment to Humanist and freethought education.

· Willingness to engage in continuing education.

· Experience with managing volunteers.

· Experience working with budgets.

Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, talk and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Noise level is typical of a business office with light foot traffic.