RE Youth Advisor and Program Support

The RE Youth Advisor and Program Support person will serve as the primary adult advisor for our middle school and high school youth groups, providing consistent, caring, and enthusiastic leadership for our teens and emerging young adults. This person will also provide flexible teaching and programming support across all RE program age levels as needed. The responsibilities listed below may vary each week depending on program needs; not everything listed will be completed in ten hours. This is a meaningful role for someone who loves young people, values Unitarian Universalism, and wants to contribute to the spiritual formation of the next generation of UUs.

Primary Responsibilities
Weekly Responsibilities (Youth Advising — Middle School and High School)

● Serve as the lead adult advisor for middle school and high school youth group meetings
● Build genuine, consistent, and appropriate relationships with youth
● Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where youth feel seen and valued
● Support youth in exploring UU identity, values, and community building
● Model UU values in all interactions with youth, families, and congregation members
● Coordinate monthly youth group field trips including logistics, transportation, and supervision
● Support youth fundraising efforts in collaboration with the DRE● Assist with meal planning for youth group gatherings and events
● Schedule volunteer youth advisors
● Collaborate closely with the Director of Religious Education

As Needed Responsibilities (Program and Teaching Support)
● Provide substitute teaching support across all RE age groups as needed
● Assist with relevant RE and congregational events including multigenerational activitiesand family programming
● Support special RE events including the annual holiday pageant, summer camp, and other congregation-wide programs
● Help set up and clean up RE spaces before and after programs

Qualifications
Required:
● Must be 26 years of age or older per UUA youth safety policies
● Strong and demonstrated Unitarian Universalist identity and familiarity with UU values and practices
● Experience working with youth in an educational, religious, or community setting
● Valid driver's license and personal auto insurance
● Ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting
● Completion of sexual harassment prevention training (or willingness to complete upon hire)
● Completion of mandated reporter training (or willingness to complete upon hire)
● Warm, patient, and enthusiastic presence with young people
● Reliable, communicative, and able to commit to a consistent schedule

Preferred:
● Familiarity with UU religious education curriculum and programming
● Experience in youth ministry, youth development, or related fields
● Comfort with multigenerational programming and family engagement
● Experience coordinating youth events, field trips, or activities

Working Conditions
This position requires Sunday morning and early afternoon availability for youth group meetings as well as periodic evening hours for special events. Some planning and administrative hours can be completed working from home and/or at the church office in collaboration with the with the Director of Religious Education during the week. This is an in-person position based at MDUUC in Walnut Creek, California.

Please send a resume and a brief letter of interest describing your connection to Unitarian Universalism and your experience working with youth to Marena McGregor, Director of Religious Education, at [email protected].

MDUUC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 10.0 per week

Work Location: In person