Congregational Engagement Coordinator

Hours: 20 hours per week
Report To: Minister

About UUCR

At the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville (UUCR), we’re committed to empowering growth and innovation. UUCR Staff are talented, motivated individuals with a passion for efficiency and excellence. UUCR is a vibrant, progressive faith community and a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association. We are a certified Welcoming Congregation and UUCR is dedicated to journeying towards spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community. All UUCR staff members are expected to perform their job duties in accordance with UUCR’s values, principles, and mission.

Position Description

The Congregational Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in welcoming, connecting, and retaining members and visitors at UUCR. This position focuses on membership development, newcomer integration, volunteer engagement, and database management. The ideal candidate is highly personable, organized, self-directed, and passionate about community building.

Primary Responsibilities (20-Hour Focus)

Membership & Newcomer Engagement (10-15 hrs/week)

• Sunday Presence: Welcome visitors, staff the Welcome Center, and ensure smooth newcomer integration.

• Follow-up & Communication: Personally follow up with visitors, new members, and disengaged congregants through email, phone, or Realm.

• Orientation & Connection Events: Organize and facilitate New2UUCR classes, Monthly Breakfast with the Minister, Monthly Birthday Recognitions, with support from volunteers.

• Usher-Greeter Team: Recruit and train volunteers to manage Sunday morning welcoming.

• Engagement Teams/Membership Committee: Oversee and support the teams in all engagement and membership activities

Data Management & Reporting (4–5 hrs/week)

• Maintain Realm Database: Ensure accurate tracking of membership status and engagement.

• Periodic production of a printed UUCR Directory.

• Generate Reports: Provide membership and engagement reports to staff and leadership.

• Annual Certification: Assist with UUA reporting and membership roll review.

• Updating the UUA Directory with all staff and leadership changes

Core Competencies

• Exceptional Interpersonal Skills – Warm, professional communicator who builds trust and connection across all levels of the congregation.

• Event Execution Excellence – Skilled in planning and delivering seamless orientation and engagement events.

• Proven Volunteer Leadership – Recruits, trains, and motivates volunteers for high-impact, mission-aligned service.

• Data Accuracy & Insight – Maintains clean, actionable records and produces clear, strategic reports.

• Collaborative Team Player – Works effectively with staff and lay leaders to support a unified congregational mission.

• Precision & Follow-Through – Detail-oriented and reliable in managing systems, schedules, and communication.

• Inclusive Community Builder – Creates spaces of belonging and welcomes diversity in all its forms.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in administrative, hospitality, or community engagement roles, ideally in nonprofit or congregational settings.

• Comfortable using technology, Google suite, and database platforms (Realm or similar).

• Ability to work Sunday mornings and some evenings or weekends as required for events.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently within the framework of a small team.

Preferred Qualifications

• These are desirable but not strictly required:

• Familiarity with Unitarian Universalism or similar progressive religious traditions.

• Experience using Realm or other church/congregational management software.

• Previous experience in a congregation or membership-based nonprofit.

• Graphic or communication skills (e.g., creating flyers, email newsletters) may be helpful, especially when coordinating with the Director of Communications.

Hourly wage: $27-$30; commensurate with experience and qualifications

UUCR Benefits

Retirement benefits after one year of service

Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave

Professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Please send the following materials to Rev. Dr. Rebekah A. Savage at rev.rebekah@uucr.org with the subject line “UUCR Congregational Engagement Coordinator” (applications will be accepted until the position is filled):

• A cover letter detailing your motivation for applying, interest in the position, and relevant skills and experience.

• A resume.

• Three professional references.

Support for UUCR’s Mission and Values

UUCR is a vibrant, progressive faith community and a member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association. We are a certified Welcoming Congregation and UUCR is dedicated to journeying towards spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community.

All UUCR staff members are expected to perform their job duties in accordance with UUCR’s values, principles, and mission. Unitarian Universalism puts love at the center of our commitments, which embrace the Shared Values of justice, equity, transformation, interdependence, pluralism, and generosity. The following points drawn from these Shared Values are of particular importance for UUCR’s work environment and staff culture:

• Pluralism and generosity: We affirm the need for a human-centered workplace that allows our diverse staff to flourish. We also understand that our wider culture and society oppresses and denies human dignity, and we seek to counter the effects of that oppression in our hiring and workplace culture so that each person feels whole and valued.

• Justice and equity: We speak openly and publicly of our support for social and political issues, including LGBTQ equity, racial justice, climate justice, gender equity, and reproductive justice.

• Interdependence and transformation: We recognize that the liberation of all people is interwoven, and we work to counter patriarchy, white supremacy, colonialism, homophobia, transphobia, environmental exploitation, and other interrelated systems of marginalization.