Program Assistant

Position: Program Assistant—Part-Time
Location: Calgary Unitarians
Hours: 5 hours per week, including Sunday mornings from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Sept-June)
Compensation: $18-21 hourly
Start Date: ~ Oct 1
Apply to: [email protected]

Position Summary
The Religious Education Assistant will play a key role in helping Calgary Unitarians’ Children
and Youth Religious Education program run smoothly. This position combines administrative
support, Sunday morning hospitality, and occasional childcare assistance. The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with children and families in a progressive, inclusive faith setting.

Key Responsibilities
● Support the Director of Religious Education with administrative tasks, including:
● Maintaining attendance records
● Gathering, maintaining and distributing key registration information
● Creating promotional materials such as posters
● Communicating with families and volunteers as needed
● Greet and welcome families on Sunday mornings and assist with sign in.
● Help set up and close down classrooms or activity spaces
● Occasionally provide childcare during Sunday mornings and during special events
● Serve as a consistent, calm, and friendly presence for families and volunteers
● Assist with supplies, sign-in technology, and other logistics to ensure smooth operations

Qualifications
● Background check required, including a current Police Information Check with
Vulnerable Sector
● Skilled in using programs such as Google Workspace and Canva
● Organized and detail-oriented; able to manage simple data entry and tracking systems
● Warm, approachable, and able to build positive rapport with families, children, and
volunteers
● Experience working with neurodivergent children or youth
● Deep respect for neurodiversity and a non-directive, person-centered approach to support
● Ability to stay calm and grounded in dynamic or emotionally charged situations
● Comfortable caring for children in small group settings
● Reliable and punctual, especially on Sunday mornings
● Able to work collaboratively and take initiative
● Commitment to inclusive values consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles as
listed at https://cuc.ca/unitarian-universalism/principles-sources/

Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you have, or are you willing to provide, a current (within the last year) Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector?

Language:

• English (required)

Location:

• Calgary, AB T2M 4P4 (required)

Work Location: In person