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Youth Ministry Consultant

Position Opening in the Metro New York District

 
bullet Do you have a passion for youth ministry?
bullet Do you hope to assure that youth have a spiritual home that supports them during this important stage in their lives?
bullet Do you dream of vibrant Unitarian Universalist youth ministry?
 
If so, please consider applying to serve as the Metro New York District Youth Ministry Consultant!
 
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Title: Metro New York District Youth Ministry Consultant
Reports to: MNY District Executive
Stipend: $2500 over 12 months, payable in monthly installments
Hours: Approx. 3/week plus conferences and trainings
 
BASIC PURPOSE:
The consultant's primary responsibility is to serve the congregations of the Metro NY District by providing congregational youth ministries with resources and training available in-district and from the UUA. The consultant supports the creation and sustaining of youth groups, promotes a variety of pathways for youth spiritual growth and development in UU communities, connects youth leaders with additional opportunities for growth, supports adults working with youth (including youth advisors, religious educators, and ministers) and encourages multigenerational work and integrating youth into the life of congregations.
 
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Track youth groups and youth ministry programs within MNY. Ensure the maintenance of an up-to-date list of youth ministry contacts for each congregation.
 
2. Clearinghouse for Information
bullet Collect congregational youth ministry's best practices and share with other congregations.
bullet Connect youth and adults in congregations with information, resources, events, opportunities, and curricula ­ from both Unitarian Universalist and outside sources.
bullet Remain aware of events, opportunities, and resources from the UUA, LREDA, the district, and other sources.
bullet Contribute to the Metro New York Minute and MNY Youth Ministry Communications.
bullet Work with district staff and webmasters to present information in attractive and user friendly ways.
 
3. Training & Development
bullet Provide consultations and workshops to local and district groups and meetings as needed/requested. Additional compensation will be built into the budget of these events. Make referrals as necessary to other district staff or the UUA Youth Ministry Office.
bullet Collaborate with district youth leaders on at least one workshop for the Annual District Assembly.
bullet Contribute to the planning of the UU Leadership Training Institute (UULTI) for the summer of 2009 by supporting the development of Youth and Advisor training tracks. Work with the youth and adults from the district that participated in the 2008 GoldMine Training of Trainers to collaborate in the planning process.
bullet Coordinate UUA Youth Office facilitated training and Youth Advisor workshops held in the MNY District.
 
4. MNY Youth Adult Committee (YAC) Liaison
bullet Attend MNY YAC Meetings as needed.
bullet Communicate with District Staff and MNY YAC Leadership.
bullet Support and encourage the MNY YAC to facilitate outreach/informational tabling and other programming at the district/regional annual meeting of congregations.
bullet Work closely with the MNY Program Consultant to prioritize goals in working with youth in the district, having sought input from the MNY YAC.
bullet Work with the MNY YACM Consultant and youth and young adult leaders to organize the District's Bridging Ceremony in May 2009.
 
5. Youth Advisor Task Force (YATF)
bullet Collaborate with volunteers in the district to continue the "Youth Advisor Task Force".
bullet Coordinate YATF communication and attend meetings.
bullet Work with the YATF to help congregations recruit appropriate adults, and to make sure that they are well-trained and mentored.
 
6. Networking
bullet Participate in LREDA at the district and continental level.
bullet Collaborate with district staff (especially the Youth Ministry Consultants) in the New Regional Group (NRG) comprised of MNY, JPD, SLD, and OMD.
 
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
bullet MNY YAC meetings(occasionally)
bullet LREDA meetings
bullet DRE Cluster meetings as invited
bullet Bridging Con (March)
bullet District Annual Meeting (May)
bullet Consulting/workshops as needed
bullet Professional Development
 
Applicants should email a cover letter, resume and contact information for 1-3 references (at least one must be a youth) to:
Beth Dana -  E-mail: (click icon): 
Youth Ministry Consultant (through July 2008)
Metro NY District of the Unitarian Universalist Association
 
Click here  Acrobat Reader Required for Job Description for more detailed information.
 
Deadline: TBA
 

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