Job Description

Description

The Youth & Family Ministries Coordinator is responsible, in collaboration with the broader Pastoral Team, to create vibrant and integrated youth/children/family ministries at Renew Church and develop volunteer leadership teams to support those ministries.

HOURS:

• Permanent Full Time Position of 32 hours/week.
• Potential to explore additional hours in the coming year.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, lead and facilitate programming for children, youth, young adults and families (mid-week and Sunday programming). Create, build and grow an interdisciplinary team to help facilitate and lead these ministries.
• Support families through programs/services offered to children/youth/young adults. Develop and maintain relationships with family members of children/youth served.
• Effectively communicate to the community programming and services that would benefit children, youth, young adults, and families.
• Effectively network with community agencies, churches and other potential partners for the benefit of the youth and their families.
• Effectively coach and mentor youth as they navigate life. Recruit, train and grow mentors supporting a formal mentorship program.
• Lead and train a committee to oversee pastoral care of youth and children connected to Renew Church Ministries.
• Collaborate with volunteer coordinator to recruit, train and support youth and young adults for volunteer opportunities at Renew.
• Actively demonstrate and reflect a life surrendered to Jesus.
• Present the truth of God\'s word in unique, fun, relevant and memorable ways.
• Use every available opportunity to pray with children, youth, young adults and their families and to lead children and youth to respond to the Gospel.
• May visit the homes of the children, youth, & young adults, and/or have community visits with youth in small groups.
• May act as a spiritual care advisor to a youth whose family member is in the Pathway of Hope program.
• Transport children, youth, young adults in ministry vehicle.
• Coordinate transportation and supervision of the children going to camp.
• Collaborate with other team members and agencies to register kids for summer camp.
• Collaborate with other team members to support families registering for the Christmas Gifts of Hope Program, as well as the execution of the program.
• Actively participate in the leadership team of Renew Church
• Actively participate in the weekly Worship Gatherings of Renew Church.
• Maintain databases, record statistics, & write reports pertaining to children, youth and young adult ministries.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.
• Support team members and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Assist with answering the phone and responding to guests coming into the Community Life Centre when needed.
• Complete monthly reconciliation of spending and expense records.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure conformity to budget provisions.
• Develops and oversees fundraising opportunities for children, youth, young adults and their families.
• Locate, apply for and manage grants that would benefit programming for children, youth, young adults.
• Actively participates in all fundraising activities.
• Know and act in accordance with security procedures of The Salvation Army to ensure the safety and confidentiality of participants and information.
• Must carry a cell phone.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned (set up, clean up, communication, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

• Biblical studies is an asset
• A degree working with youth is an asset
• Valid B.C. Drivers\' Licence (must be able to transport others)

Experience:

• Passionate for building gospel-centered relationships with youth and children
• Has a strong, mature, personal Christian commitment that is able to lead and teach from the Bible

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others
• Ability to deal with and relate to children/young people and develop programs/services that minister to their spiritual, emotional, social and developmental needs
• A desire to be creative and innovative, showing initiative with minimal supervision, and solve problems
• Excellent administrative, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• A whole-hearted commitment to support the mission, vision and values of Renew Church and The Salvation Army

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• Website management experience is an asset

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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