Now Hiring: Interim Operations Coordinator
Position: Interim Operations Coordinator (15-20 hours/week, mixture of onsite and virtual – August 2026 – February/June 2027)
We seek a part-time Interim Operations Coordinator to fill this position for at least six months and up to 11 months, with the potential to become permanent in the role if the interim year is successful. An ideal candidate would share in our mission and have the skills to manage the needs of a growing congregation, with expanded community engagement. The primary roles will be to coordinate our Communications, Building/Office Operations and assist in Member Relations.
The role would be onsite in the church office Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (9am-1pm)
Supervision: This position is supervised by the minister
Qualifications:
Highly organized and comfortable with multi-tasking
Attention to detail and strong follow-up/follow-through skills.
Ability to work independently on projects and comfortable working in a team environment.
Comfortability with technology and using platforms to assist in organizing and streamlining events with volunteers
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom and Constant Contact
Experience with Communications including newsletter & social media content creation
Able to sit for long periods of time and to safely lift/move objects up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities for Membership
1. Create Order of Service and PowerPoint slides for Sundays and special services
2. Maintain a database of members & visitors;
3. Maintain a database of CORI forms for volunteers;
4. Interact and follow up with all new visitors and inactive members;
5. Maintain regular communication with members.
6. Coordinate new members’ classes and social gatherings
7. Assist new members in getting engaged with the community (events, committees, task force)
8. Coordinate the Annual Membership Certification with the Unitarian Universalist Association
Responsibilities for Communication
1. Answering phones / meeting with walk-ins
2. Communicate with members and friends through the monthly church newsletter and other virtual mailings.
3. Update church website,
4. Create content and post on social media
5. Support committees by promoting and advertising events across social and print media platforms;
6. Create and send out Zoom links for weekly worship and other virtual or multi-platform meetings
Responsibilities for Building Operations
1. Ordering office supplies, paper products and maintaining equipment
2. Updating Calendar (online and otherwise)
3. Checking and sorting mail
4. Managing Building schedule requests, coordinating rentals (including weddings and special services/events)
5. Coordinating with contractor/vendors
6. Creating agenda and running weekly operations meeting
7. Ordering memorial plaques
Salary: $33.50/hourly; 15-20 hours/week (including on-site and virtual)
Candidates may submit a cover letter, resume and references no later than Monday, June 1st to:
Amanda Adams
community@firstparishnorwell.org
Please include “Operations Coordinator” in the subject heading of your email. Our preference is to have someone in the role beginning August 1.
Now Hiring: Youth Leader
Position: Religious Education Youth Leader (5-8 hours/week – September-June)
We seek a Religious Education Youth Leader that shares in our mission and wants to support the Religious Education program at First Parish of Norwell. The primary responsibility will be to work with the Director of Community Engagement to deliver programming for the young people and youth of the church.
This is a part time position with in-person responsibilities on Sundays (September through June) 9am – 12pm weekly and 4pm - 7pm twice a month for youth group. There is also approximately 2 hours of preparation required each week which can be done at-home.
Supervision: This position is supervised by the Director of Community Engagement
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in religion, education, or related field;
2. Successful experience teaching young people;
3. Self-starter and ability to work collaboratively with a team;
4. Effective written and oral communication skills, including public speaking; and
5. Familiarity and appreciation for liberal religion, preferably knowledge of Unitarian Universalist traditions.
Responsibilities:
1. Work with the Director of Community Engagement to lead Sunday morning religious education classes for young people, including serving as lead instructor for one class;
2. Serve as Youth Group advisor and attend Youth Group gatherings at least two times per month;
3. Work with the Director of Community Engagement to oversee/teach Our Whole Lives (comprehensive sex education classes) for teenagers (training for Our Whole Lives would be paid by the church);
4. Work under the guidance of the Director of Community Engagement to oversee the youth Coming of Age program;
5. Develop and present a story for the Time for All Ages during Sunday morning services once a month or at the discretion of the Director of Community Engagement.
Compensation: $ 30/ hour; for 3 hours each Sunday morning, 3 hours Sunday evening twice a month, and 1-2 hours of preparation each week, totaling up to 25 hours per month. Funding and time for professional development and collegial support with other UU personnel is available.
Candidates may submit a cover letter, resume and references no later than June 1 to:
Amanda Adams
community@firstparishnorwell.org
Please include “Youth Leader” in the subject heading of your email. Our preference is to have someone in the role beginning September 1st.
Now Hiring: Substitute Worship Tech Manager
Position: Substitute Worship Tech Manager (10 hours/week – September-June)
Main Contact : Minister
Status : Independent Contractor
Rate : $20/hr, with a maximum of 10 hours per month
(inclusive of Sunday morning 2x/month)
Starting date : ASAP
Purpose:
The Worship Tech Lead will manage our multi-platform worship, as the primary Zoom host during on-line Sunday worship services twice a month, and as the Audio-Visual tech as needed. Hours are from 9:00 am – 12pm on site/in-person Sunday, with other virtual/off-site hours as well as on-site/in-person for occasional special events.
Responsibilities:
Run sound board and camera for multi-platform worship services
Manage Zoom hosting of Sunday services. Spotlight speakers as needed. Provide smooth transitions between worship segments. Share audio and video components.
Work with other staff and volunteers, to include but not limited to: Minister, Director of Music, Director of Community Engagement, Worship Associates.
During services, manage muting and room security, including admitting people from waiting room
Stay updated to changes in features/functionality on Zoom and communicate these changes to the Minister.
Create breakout rooms after worship, composed as requested by Minister or other facilitator.
Update the church sign with sermon title and quote each Sunday.
Requirements:
Possess reasonably up-to-date Windows or Macintosh system with Webcam and microphone
Ability to play video and audio files
Consistent availability from 9:00 AM to 12pm (EST) on Sundays
Extended Sunday availability to 1pm as requested for special meetings/events
Available for 1-3 hours of “prep time” on weekdays to work with worship leaders to understand media needed for each service.
How to Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to office@firstparishnorwell.org
Please include “Worship Tech Manager” in the subject heading of your email.