Youth Unlimited Toronto Job Board
Oshawa Ministry Coordinator
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada .
full-time . June 17, 2024
Description
Are you passionate about seeing youth thrive in their day-to-day lives? Are you passionate about seeing youth experience wholeness and transformation? As part of our Gaining Ground Strategy, Youth Unlimited is hiring a Ministry Coordinator for the Oshawa area.
About Youth Unlimited
With over 1 million young people in the Toronto area alone, Youth Unlimited’s vision is to see every one of them transformed by God's love & life-changing power. Our hope is that by cultivating relationships with caring adults who will mentor and cheer them on, our young people will be able to bring about positive change to our city – both now and in the future.
We do this through grassroots programming, a focus on wholistic transformation, and a network of local partnerships. This includes after-school programs, sports programs, summer camps, and more.
To learn more visit www.yugta.ca
The Oshawa Ministry Coordinator will pioneer and oversee new programming and community partnerships in the Oshawa area as part of our commitment to launch neighbourhood-based outreach programs in under-served communities. This programming will creatively respond to needs and opportunities in Oshawa and could include sports, arts, after school homework help, etc.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pioneer new ministry initiatives
- Give oversight & direction to programming and staff (admin support, staff supervision, communication)
- Raise program support and cast vision for future ministry in the Oshawa area
- Develop new community partnerships (churches, youth organizations and government programs etc.
- Support & pray for local Oshawa churches
- Represent YU in various meetings as requested for community collaboration projects and initiatives
- Assist with recruitment and management of volunteers
Requirements:
- Pursue a vital spiritual life and growing relationship with God as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ
- Be a faithful and contributing member of a local church
- A deep commitment to a holistic approach of proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ and God’s Kingdom
- Experience working with youth and/or children
- 2 years experience overseeing staff or volunteers
Position Information
This is a full-time position (minimum of 30 hours/week). The salary for this position is determined on a scale based on education and experience, ranging from $59,670 to $68,970 for a full time salary (44 hours/week), and is funded 100% on a missionary basis, requiring the gathering of a personal support team.
To Apply: Please submit a resumé and cover letter below. Your resumé should note (1) your employment experience; (2) your ministry experience, whether volunteer or paid; and (3) any relevant certification. Your cover letter should include a description of (a) How you would integrate your faith with this role, (b) your heart for youth (c) any experience you have working with youth, and (d) any connection you previously or currently have with Oshawa (Each response should be 150 - 200 words.) If you have any further questions, please contact Michelle Lau at mlau@yugta.ca or (416) 383-1229, ext.7285. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.