Application for UUCSJ Spark Leaders at General Assembly 2021

UUCSJ is excited to offer a leadership opportunity with financial support for young adult alumni of our programs or related UU justice and leadership initiatives. We are looking for 4 Spark Leaders between the ages of 18 and 24 years old to lead and support engaging youth and young adult-focused programming connected to the aa-virtual UUA General Assembly (GA) 2021. For more information on this year's General Assembly, visit uua.org/ga. Spark Leaders will be helping spark connections and inspiration by leading and supporting programming and activities centered on activism, education, and justice at and around GA. For more information about this position, please visit uucsj.org/spark-leaders.


Compensation:  GA registration ($200 value) and a $1500 stipend for up to 10 hours per month in April, May, and in the lead-up to GA in June 2021, and approximately 30 hours during GA (June 23-27, 2021).


Skills and Qualifications:

  • Willingness to shape and engage in emergent programming with support of CSJ staff 
  • Experience with campus, community and/or social media outreach or organizing
  • Interest in online facilitation of interactive spaces that uplift young adult voices
  • Enthusiasm to collaborate with other Young Adults @ General Assembly (
    YA@GA) and affiliated groups of youth and young adults bringing justice-centered programming to GA
  • Commitment to dismantling systems of oppression in spiritually-grounded community 
  • Flexibility, sense of humor, creativity, and desire to build a supportive culture of teamwork
  • Availability for GA programming June 23-27, 2021


In addition to answering the questions below, we also require one reference from a current or past minister, religious educator, youth advisor, teacher, coach or mentor (please see link below). If you have any questions about this opportunity or the application form, please contact info@uucsj.org. 


Applications close on March 5th (please apply asap!) Decisions will be made early April. 

Thank you for your interest! 


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Please tell us about your interest in this opportunity and your experience with social justice.









References: Please give contact information for two people who can comment on your experience and abilities regarding this opportunity. (not required for returning participants)









Program Requirements
Please read the following carefully and check that you understand and agree below.

1.) I acknowledge that as a participant in this program, I am committed to carefully reviewing and following all UUCSJ rules and regulations and that I will actively uphold a covenant created with others in the group once the program begins.

2.) I acknowledge my understanding that serving as a UUCSJ Spark leader at GA is a rigorous experiential learning program that requires my full participation in group activities, community building, and reflection.

3.) I acknowledge that I have health insurance that covers me in the program destination for the duration of the program, and I willing to share my insurance details with UUCSJ in advance of the program.



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