JOB OPENINGS
The Community Church of New York, located in the Murray Hill section of Manhattan, is a multiracial, multicultural, multigenerational Unitarian Universalist congregation grounded in progressive values and inspired by history.
Living on a fragile planet in a vulnerable time for our nation, Community Church is a hub for active citizenship and the building and nurturing of authentic spirituality in community. Thinking of ourselves as a 200-year-old start-up, Community Church has the advantage of age and the relevance brought on by generative, out-of-the-box thinking.
Assistant Director of Religious Education
We are seeking a full-time Assistant Director for Religious Education to join our innovative, collaborative staff team.
SUPERVISOR: Jil Novenski, Director, Religious Education
STATUS: Full Time, 40 hours per week
SCHEDULE: Sundays and Wednesdays required. Minimum 3 days on site.
SALARY: $85,000 (negotiable), with full benefits package
START DATE: August 13, 2026
TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to Deb Walker, Director of Operations
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
At Community Church, Religious Education programs occur throughout the week. The Assistant DRE will have a strong work ethic, be excited about innovating, and have a flexible and collaborative mindset. Scope of work will include co-creation directly with the DRE, autonomous administrativetasks and direct program work with children, youth & families.
Duties will include:
• Managing RE calendar and shared drives
• Weekly newsletter production
• Co-Creating Sunday curriculum
• Direct classroom teaching both online and in person
• Coordinating volunteers & special events
• Collaborating with church staff
• Supporting the long-term success of the Religious Education program by documenting and
continuously improving programs, events, systems, workflows and processes
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
• Organizational and project management skills
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well with children, youth, parents & caregivers
• Computer literacy in a variety of platforms (mailchimp, Google workspace, Canva, and others
– or a willingness to learn)
• Training and experience as an anti-racist educator
• Creativity and a passion for justice (environmental, social, racial)
• Good writing skills
• Alignment with UU values
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
• annual salary $85K (negotiable)
• flex time
• four weeks vacation
• 90% healthcare (Oxford or 80% UUA)
• Dental
• Vision
• 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) after one year
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Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Members of historically marginalized communities encouraged to apply.