Quest for Meaning
Technology Manager
Quest for Meaning, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Reports to :
Aisha Hauser, Lead Ministry TeamFLSA Status :
ExemptHours and schedule :
Full-time, 35 hrs/wkLocation : Remote position. Locations open in the United StatesSalary :
$64,000 annuallyPosition Start Date :
October 1, 2024Date created or revised :
6/20/2024Position Purpose
As a church without a building, Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF) relies heavily on technology to provide our ministry. Our Technology Manager is the go-to technical person on our small team that empowers our ministers, religious educators, etc., to do the important work they do. Our Technology Manager is involved in almost everything we do as the technical expert and is an integral part of our team. The Technology Manager is responsible for CLF’s information technology programs including the management of web-based applications (CRM, productivity tools, communications, G Suite), information security, infrastructure, IT projects, CRM administration, and website. The Technology Manager provides tech support for colleagues and leads on/off-boarding staff on our technical tools. The Technology Manager collaborates with the Data Services Coordinator who is responsible for the data needs of the organization.Core Competencies
Web Development:
Ability to develop and maintain dynamic, interactive functionality to support the organization’s presence on the web.Organizational and Management Skills:
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize strategic objectives, and facilitate meetings efficiently.Critical Analysis and Problem-solving:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess the effectiveness of technology solutions and adapt accordingly.Team Collaboration and Leadership:
Capacity to work collaboratively with a team, provide guidance, and align efforts towards common goals.Adaptability and Innovation:
Flexibility in adapting to changing landscapes and innovating technology approaches to stay ahead in a dynamic environment.Trainer:
Ability to not only solve problems using technology but also to train colleagues to use technology to assist them in their work.Values Commitment:
Uphold the values of the Church of the Larger Fellowship and Unitarian Universalism, including anti-racism, anti-oppression, and multiculturalism.Essential Functions
Evaluate, recommend, and implement both hardware and software solutions to enhance the effectiveness of our procedures, programs, and ministries.Assist the Data Services Coordinator in designing, testing, and implementing processes and reports to support fundraising, membership, strategic planning, prison ministry, faith development, and other program areas.Manage website content, security, and optimal functionality.Serve as administrator on all of our technical solutions including Google Workspace, Slack, etc.Manage software licensing/license renewal.Provide technical support for staff and congregants.On-board and train incoming staff on our stack of technical tools. Off-board outgoing staff.Qualifications
Note that qualifications may be met as a result of lived experience, volunteer work, professional experience, and/or formal or informal training. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. If you are excited about this role but unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply.Skills/Knowledge
Website development and management tools and best practices, especially WordPress.Technical Security:
Capable of being trusted with high-level security access for enterprise information systems, including financial and member data.Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems including process and workflow building, troubleshooting, migration, etc.Business intelligence tools.Google Workspace.Hardware and software evaluation.Technical problem-solving best practices.Project management for successful technology implementations.Physical Requirements
Ability to use a computer.Access to stable high-speed internet.Experience
3-5 years as a technology professional or where technology is a major part of responsibilities.Collaborating successfully with colleagues that have varying levels of technology skills.Developing and implementing technology solutions.WordPress, Google Workspace, CRMs, Business intelligence tools.Technology purchase analysis.Technology problem-solving.Education
There are no minimum educational requirements for this position.About Us
The Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist (CLF), a church without geographical boundaries, is an online and by-mail Unitarian Universalist congregation. We are a diverse community of over 3000 members and friends worldwide, ministering to people of all gender identities and expressions, abilities, races, sexual orientations, and economic statuses. The Worthy Now Prison Ministry Program of the CLF offers spiritual resources to over 1700 incarcerated Unitarian Universalists. We believe that all are worthy of love, right now, just the way they are. Our staff is located throughout the United States and we maintain office space in Boston, MA.Unitarian Universalism is a non-creedal religion focused on ethical living and spiritual deepening. We believe in the inherent worth and dignity of all people, and we lift up the interdependent web of all life. The Church of the Larger Fellowship seeks to connect Unitarian Universalists, deepen their spirituality, and support them in living with courage to act on our principles. We are passionate about our involvement in racial justice, the Black Lives Matter movement, prison ministry, and the prison abolition movement. While it is not generally required or expected that an applicant/employee identify as a Unitarian Universalist (UU) or be a member of a UU congregation in order to work at the CLF, all CLF staff members are expected to perform their job duties in accordance with UU and CLF values, principles, and mission.How to Apply
Submit your resume, cover letter, and three references to Jody Malloy, Executive Director, at jmalloy@clfuu.org with the subject line
Technology Manager .Application Deadline
Resume review will occur in late July and interviews will be conducted in August. Please submit your application by July 15.Position Requirement
Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required by company policy.The Church of the Larger Fellowship is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants who are diverse by race, color, gender, religion, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, familial responsibilities, marital status, veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, matriculation, or any characteristic that is protected under MA or federal law.
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Aisha Hauser, Lead Ministry TeamFLSA Status :
ExemptHours and schedule :
Full-time, 35 hrs/wkLocation : Remote position. Locations open in the United StatesSalary :
$64,000 annuallyPosition Start Date :
October 1, 2024Date created or revised :
6/20/2024Position Purpose
As a church without a building, Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF) relies heavily on technology to provide our ministry. Our Technology Manager is the go-to technical person on our small team that empowers our ministers, religious educators, etc., to do the important work they do. Our Technology Manager is involved in almost everything we do as the technical expert and is an integral part of our team. The Technology Manager is responsible for CLF’s information technology programs including the management of web-based applications (CRM, productivity tools, communications, G Suite), information security, infrastructure, IT projects, CRM administration, and website. The Technology Manager provides tech support for colleagues and leads on/off-boarding staff on our technical tools. The Technology Manager collaborates with the Data Services Coordinator who is responsible for the data needs of the organization.Core Competencies
Web Development:
Ability to develop and maintain dynamic, interactive functionality to support the organization’s presence on the web.Organizational and Management Skills:
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize strategic objectives, and facilitate meetings efficiently.Critical Analysis and Problem-solving:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess the effectiveness of technology solutions and adapt accordingly.Team Collaboration and Leadership:
Capacity to work collaboratively with a team, provide guidance, and align efforts towards common goals.Adaptability and Innovation:
Flexibility in adapting to changing landscapes and innovating technology approaches to stay ahead in a dynamic environment.Trainer:
Ability to not only solve problems using technology but also to train colleagues to use technology to assist them in their work.Values Commitment:
Uphold the values of the Church of the Larger Fellowship and Unitarian Universalism, including anti-racism, anti-oppression, and multiculturalism.Essential Functions
Evaluate, recommend, and implement both hardware and software solutions to enhance the effectiveness of our procedures, programs, and ministries.Assist the Data Services Coordinator in designing, testing, and implementing processes and reports to support fundraising, membership, strategic planning, prison ministry, faith development, and other program areas.Manage website content, security, and optimal functionality.Serve as administrator on all of our technical solutions including Google Workspace, Slack, etc.Manage software licensing/license renewal.Provide technical support for staff and congregants.On-board and train incoming staff on our stack of technical tools. Off-board outgoing staff.Qualifications
Note that qualifications may be met as a result of lived experience, volunteer work, professional experience, and/or formal or informal training. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. If you are excited about this role but unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply.Skills/Knowledge
Website development and management tools and best practices, especially WordPress.Technical Security:
Capable of being trusted with high-level security access for enterprise information systems, including financial and member data.Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems including process and workflow building, troubleshooting, migration, etc.Business intelligence tools.Google Workspace.Hardware and software evaluation.Technical problem-solving best practices.Project management for successful technology implementations.Physical Requirements
Ability to use a computer.Access to stable high-speed internet.Experience
3-5 years as a technology professional or where technology is a major part of responsibilities.Collaborating successfully with colleagues that have varying levels of technology skills.Developing and implementing technology solutions.WordPress, Google Workspace, CRMs, Business intelligence tools.Technology purchase analysis.Technology problem-solving.Education
There are no minimum educational requirements for this position.About Us
The Church of the Larger Fellowship Unitarian Universalist (CLF), a church without geographical boundaries, is an online and by-mail Unitarian Universalist congregation. We are a diverse community of over 3000 members and friends worldwide, ministering to people of all gender identities and expressions, abilities, races, sexual orientations, and economic statuses. The Worthy Now Prison Ministry Program of the CLF offers spiritual resources to over 1700 incarcerated Unitarian Universalists. We believe that all are worthy of love, right now, just the way they are. Our staff is located throughout the United States and we maintain office space in Boston, MA.Unitarian Universalism is a non-creedal religion focused on ethical living and spiritual deepening. We believe in the inherent worth and dignity of all people, and we lift up the interdependent web of all life. The Church of the Larger Fellowship seeks to connect Unitarian Universalists, deepen their spirituality, and support them in living with courage to act on our principles. We are passionate about our involvement in racial justice, the Black Lives Matter movement, prison ministry, and the prison abolition movement. While it is not generally required or expected that an applicant/employee identify as a Unitarian Universalist (UU) or be a member of a UU congregation in order to work at the CLF, all CLF staff members are expected to perform their job duties in accordance with UU and CLF values, principles, and mission.How to Apply
Submit your resume, cover letter, and three references to Jody Malloy, Executive Director, at jmalloy@clfuu.org with the subject line
Technology Manager .Application Deadline
Resume review will occur in late July and interviews will be conducted in August. Please submit your application by July 15.Position Requirement
Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required by company policy.The Church of the Larger Fellowship is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants who are diverse by race, color, gender, religion, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, familial responsibilities, marital status, veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, matriculation, or any characteristic that is protected under MA or federal law.
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