EarthSpirit Chair

Position Description(1)

Responsibilities(2):

1. Prepare the agenda and facilitate business meetings;
   
2. Oversee the scheduling of, and secure a place for, rituals and other events;
   
3. Create an open dialogue with the EarthSpirit liaison on the St. John's Board;
   
4. Present an annual report to the St. John’s board;
   
5. Handle all administrative duties involved in maintaining membership as an official affiliated CUUPS chapter.
   

Gifts required:

1. Personal commitment to strengthening the ties between Earth-based tradition and UU-ism;
   
2. Strong group processing skills and the ability to lead active and productive meetings;
   
3. Ability and willingness to delegate, work as a team member, and support committee members;
   
4. Good organizational and planning skills;
   
5. Commitment to broader member involvement;
   
6. Ability to and rituals.
   

Amount of time required:
Average of six to nine hours per month

When Ministry is performed:

1. Annual and monthly Committee meetings;
   
2. Assignments at own convenience;
   
3. Through coordinating community events and activities;
   
4. Keeping in contact with all subcommittee members;
   
5. Keeping in touch with the St. John’s Board.
   

Length of Commitment:
Two Years

Training provided:

1. Executive Committee orientation;
   
2. Training from previous Chairperson;
   
3. Any further training may be sought and provided from fellow Committee members.
   

Responsible to:
EarthSpirit’s liaison to the St. John’s board, and to other members of your Committee

Support provided:

1. Support and encouragement provided from other Committee members, the board and fellow EarthSpirit members.
   
2. Response to all requests for training and/or information you need to fulfill your position and make it rewarding and growth-filled.
   
3. Welcome and respect for your suggestions and opinions.
   
4. The personal and professional support of the minister and other lay leaders from the congregation.