Congregational Justice Organizer

Salary Range: $55,800.00 To $65,700.00 Annually Updated: July 7, 2026 Title: Congregational Justice Organizer Staff Group: Organizing Strategy Team Reports To: OST Field and Programs Director Location: Open* Location Preference: GA, TN, VA, DC, MD Job Category: PS2, Hours/Week: 35 Travel Requirements: 30% * Location is open in the continental United States. You should have easy access to a major airport due to the travel requirements of this position. Purpose Strengthen the organizing capacity of Unitarian Universalist congregations by equipping leaders with the training, coaching, resources, and partnerships to advance justice-centered ministry. Serving as a bridge between congregations, regional staff, and coalition partners, the Organizer develops leaders, coordinates collective action, and deepens engagement in campaigns and movement-building — helping congregations grow their impact and advance the mission of Side With Love and the UUA. Principal Responsibilities Congregational Capacity Building (50%) Coach congregations and UU leaders to build spiritually grounded, effective organizing strategies. Develop trainings, toolkits, and resources that grow congregational organizing capacity. Track participation, outcomes, and congregational engagement. Report on congregational and State Action Network organizing strengths and opportunities. Serve as the primary liaison between OST and Congregational Life regional staff. Coordinate congregational engagement in campaigns, mobilizations, and cohort-based learning. Design and co-lead leadership development programs. Coalition & Partnership Management (20%) Build and strengthen partnerships with faith-based and secular coalitions at local, state, and national levels. Represent the UUA and Side With Love in interfaith and movement coalitions. Deepen the organizing and coalition capacity of congregations and justice partners. Cross-Team Collaboration (20%) Track UUA congregational initiatives to inform strategic collaboration. Consult on cross-team congregational projects. Communications & Theological Narrative (10%) Lead the OST congregational awards and recognition process. Advise the OST Communications team on congregation-focused projects. Qualifications This position has a salary midpoint of $65,700. Compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographical location, with offers potentially ranging from 10-15% higher or lower than the midpoint. Requirements include: Minimum of 3 years of experience in community organizing, campaign leadership, or faith-based movement building. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a congregational setting or faith-based organization. Minimum of 2 years in curriculum, workshop, and/or program development. Experience with CRM systems (EveryAction, VAN, Action Network, etc.). Demonstrated experience managing budgets and financial processes. Experience in coalition building and partnership management across faith, racial justice, or civic engagement sectors. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort with public speaking. Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail. Proficiency with digital collaboration tools such as Google Workspace, Asana (or similar project management software), and databases. Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a remote environment. Commitment to the values and mission of the Unitarian Universalist Association and Side With Love, including equity, inclusion, and justice. How to Apply People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. The UUA is committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. If you are excited about this role, but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our applicant portal (ADP WorkforceNow) on uua.org/jobs. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]. About the UUA The Unitarian Universalist Association is a progressive religious denomination headquartered in Boston’s waterfront Fort Point Innovation District. Our faith community of more than 1,000 self-governing congregations brings to the world a vision of religious freedom, tolerance, and social justice. Our normal workweek is 35 hours, we pay 80% contribution towards health insurance premiums, 10% towards retirement (after one year), and have generous paid time-off policies. We are a great place to work, and we value diversity. The UUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all. As part of this commitment, the UUA will ensure that applicants and staff with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Department of Human Resources at [email protected]. For more information on the UUA, visit us online at UUA.org and uuworld.org. Support for the Mission and Values of the Association The Unitarian Universalist Association is a progressive and historic religious denomination. All UUA staff members are expected to perform their job duties in accordance with the UUA’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 the UUA’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.