Program Coordinator - YFC Selkirk Drop-In Centre

Youth for Christ Canada; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth for Christ Winnipeg is seeking a Program Coordinator to serve in the Selkirk community. You will lead and coordinate youth programs, mentor young people, and help build a strong local community for youth to learn and grow in Christ.

Responsibilities include recruiting volunteers, organizing outreach events, and developing partnerships with churches and community groups. Candidates should be committed to YFC’s mission and able to fundraise as needed.

Qualifications

• Active participant in the life of a local church.
• Commitment to YFC’s mission and core values.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead programs and events for youth.
• Mentor and build relationships with youth via 1-on-1s and groups.
• Develop and oversee outreach events linking the community to YFC Selkirk.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Volunteer coordination

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Youth for Christ Winnipeg is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to serve as a Program Coordinator in our Selkirk community. YFC Selkirk is a satellite ministry of YFC Winnipeg which serves to see every young person living fully in Christ by establishing a strong community for youth in Selkirk to experience, learn, and grow while discipling them towards a relationship with Christ and into a local body of believers.

A successful candidate for this position will recognize first and foremost that they will play a significant and vital role in the success of YFC Selkirk; what you will do here will have an important impact on the young people who engage with the ministries at YFC. If you are passionate about helping others, and want to use your experience, skills, and knowledge to support the ministry of YFC in changing the lives of youth, then this may be the position for you.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead programs and events.
• Mentor and build meaningful relationships with youth through activities such as but not limited to 1 on 1’s or activity groups.
• Develop and oversee outreach events that connect the community to YFC Selkirk.
• Recruit, mobilize, and support volunteers, ensuring that volunteer time and assignments are managed well.
• Assist in pursuing and maintaining meaningful partnerships with churches, schools, community organizations, businesses, and resource agencies in the community.

Requirements

• Maintain a close, intimate relationship with God as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
• Be an active participant in the life of a local church.
• Affirm and support our organization’s Community Covenant and Statement of Faith, and be committed to YFC’s mission.
• Given the nature of this type of work, the program coordinator will need to live in or near the Selkirk community, moving there within the first year of starting in the position.
• Embrace YFC’s core values with a strong heart for evangelism.
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Take initiative, pay close attention to details, and be willing to adapt.
• Able to work well in a team as well as on your own.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality.

As we are a ministry organization, staff salaries are 100% funded on a missionary basis, requiring a successful applicant to fundraise and gather a personal support team. To learn more about this Ministry Partner Development process, click HERE and feel free to ask any questions!

For more information please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].