Unitarian Universalist Association

Presidential Search Committee

Posted 4 Months Ago

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Hiring Remotely in United States

Remote

Senior level

Other • Social Impact

The Role

Volunteer committee responsible for recruiting, vetting, and presenting at least two qualified nominees for UUA President. Tasks include active outreach, reference checks, candidate assessment against mission-driven and leadership criteria, collaboration with the Board, and maintaining confidentiality throughout a multi-phase process. Significant time commitment over a five-year term; most meetings are virtual with expected attendance at General Assembly.

Summary Generated by Built In

Purpose: The Presidential Search Committee recruits, selects, and presents at least two qualified nominees for the position of UUA President to the UUA Board of Trustees.

Key responsibilities and functions of the Committee include:

Recruitment and Review
- Actively seeking, recruiting, reviewing applications from, and checking references for potential candidates for President.
Assessment of Candidates
- Evaluating applicants based on a range of criteria, including:
  - commitment to Unitarian Universalism's mission and values, particularly the work of dismantling systems of oppression and white supremacy.
  - leadership skills and the ability to manage a complex organization.
  - capacity to serve as the primary public and spiritual leader of the faith.
  - cultural competence and the ability to represent the diversity of the Association.
Strong communication skills
Transparency, Discretion, Reliability, and Confidentiality
Collaboration
- Working with the UUA Board to ensure a shared vision and clear expectations for the search and the future President.
Understanding of the UUA structure and governance, and an awareness of Associational needs and issues.

The Committee's work is a significant volunteer commitment involving a thorough, multi-phase process including organization, preparation, and the nomination process itself.

Length of Term: 5 years (begins at the end of General Assembly 2026)

Meetings: TBD; most via Zoom; attendance at GA expected

Skills Required

Actively seek, recruit, review applications, and check references for presidential candidates.
Evaluate applicants' commitment to Unitarian Universalism's mission and values, including dismantling systems of oppression and white supremacy.
Assess leadership skills and ability to manage a complex organization.
Assess capacity to serve as the primary public and spiritual leader of the faith.
Demonstrate cultural competence and ability to represent the diversity of the Association.
Possess strong communication skills.
Maintain transparency, discretion, reliability, and confidentiality throughout the process.
Collaborate with the UUA Board to ensure shared vision and clear expectations for the search and future President.
Understand UUA structure and governance and be aware of associational needs and issues.
Commit to a significant volunteer time commitment and multi-phase process including organization and preparation.
Serve a five-year term beginning at the end of General Assembly 2026.
Attend most meetings via Zoom and be available to attend General Assembly in person.