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Name of Site	First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque Albuquerque , NM
Address	3701 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque , NM 87110
Phone	(505) 884-1801
Fax
Website	http://uuabq.org
Site E-mail Address	admin@uuabq.org
Size of Congregation	840
Supervisor Name	Angela Herrera or Bob LaVallee
Supervisor Phone	(505) 884-1801
Supervisor E-mail	aherrera@uuabq.org
Informational Contact Name	Angela Herrera
Informational Contact Phone	(505) 884-1801
Informational Contact E-mail	(505) 884-1801
Focus	large church ministry
Fulltime/Parttime	Full Time
Compensation	~$2,778 / month
Other Benefits	Vacation, sick leave, regular weekends off. Additional benefits include long term disability/life insurance, which is covered by the Church, and eligibility to access the UUA’s health insurance plan at the intern’s expense. The Congregation is responsible for paying the employer’s portion of FICA, which equals 7.65% of the salary portion of the stipend.
Number of Months	9
Start Date/End Date	August 15, 2022	May 15, 2023
Site Description	First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque is a large congregation in the high desert setting of Albuquerque, NM. We have a long history of hosting interns, and the congregation is dedicated to supporting the formation of future Unitarian Universalist ministers. The intern will be joining and working with a 12-15 person staff team. In addition to the main Albuquerque campus, First Unitarian has two branch locations, in Edgewood (30 min away) and Socorro (90 min away).
Job Description	This internship will be tailored to the learning needs of the intern. The large church setting provides ample opportunities for the intern to gain exposure and experience in a number of programs, as well as administration, leadership, church systems, worship, community outreach, and justice work. The intern will be responsible for creating a plan that addresses self-identified learning goals. The intern is given wide latitude to fulfill learning goals and address growing edges. While the intern is expected to engage in weekly reflection sessions with the supervisor, the intern is expected to be self-motivated and take initiative in proactively taking responsibility for their learning and growth.
Site Accessibility	98%
Application Procedure	Please email the following to the Rev. Angela Herrera by the application deadline: 1) A letter of interest explaining why you chose to apply at First Unitarian in Albuquerque; 2) two sermons (text is fine, video is better); 3) an original congregational prayer; 4) two letters of recommendation; 5) three references, including: 1 UU minister; 1 seminary professor, advisor, or faculty member; 1 person of your choosing, who has known you for at least 3 years; 6) resume or CV
Additional Notes	Though the specific supervisor (Angela or Bob) is TBD, the intern will work closely with both ministers. Interested in a two-year, part-time internship instead? Just let us know in your cover letter. We're flexible.
Application Deadline	December 31, 2021
Selection Date	January 31, 2022

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