Virden Community Coordinator

Youth for Christ Canada; Virden; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth for Christ Canada is seeking a Community Coordinator in Virden to dynamically engage youth and families. This role involves mentoring youth, community relations, and fundraising to support local YFC programming. Key responsibilities include evangelism and partnership development, requiring strong communication skills and a commitment to faith-based community service.

Qualifications

• Experience in community ministry and youth engagement.
• Active involvement in a local church.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement ministry goals and objectives with youth.
• Cultivate community relationships and support.
• Develop financial and prayer partnerships.

Skills

Mentoring

Community Engagement

Evangelism

Discipleship

Education

Completion of the YFC Canada Credentialing process

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Virden Community Coordinator

POSITION TYPE: Ministry Staff

REPORTS TO: Brandon & Area Ministry Director

Primary Objective:

The Community Coordinator will minister to youth and families involved in local YFC programming, as well as work with a local steering committee to further the ministry of YFC in their community and region.

Responsibilities:

MINISTRY DUTIES (50%)

1. Implement the overall ministry goals and objectives.
2. Engage in evangelism and discipleship of participants.
3. Mentor participants as connected through local opportunities such as, but not limited to, Drop-In Centers and local schools.
4. Facilitate resource-based connections for the program and participants with community partners.
5. Participate in planning and off-site opportunities.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS (20%)

1. Participate in recruiting and orientation of volunteers.
2. Provide prayer support, nurture, and encouragement for volunteers.
3. Communicate to parents/caregivers of participants involved in programming.
4. Represent WYFC positively to the community.
5. Develop and nurture strong working relationships with other agencies and ministries.

MEETINGS (15%)

1. Meet with supervisor regularly.
2. Attend WYFC and ministry team meetings.
3. Meet with Ministry Team for Program Planning.
4. Meet with Satellite Steering Committee.

PARTNER DEVELOPMENT (5%)

1. Personal partnership development – which includes securing and maintaining a sound base of financial & prayer partners to a level sufficient to fund the salary and immediate costs of this position.
2. Gathering financial and prayer support from the Christian community
3. Build a base of prayer partners and keep them updated through regular communications and prayer request. Encourage prayer partners to pray for youth in Westman and globally.
4. Participate in Westman YFC Fundraising Events

SPIRITUAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (5%)

1. Is a faithful and contributing member of a local church.
2. Pray for and with WYFC Team.
3. Spend time in spiritual reflection and development.
4. Completion of the YFC Canada Credentialing process within 2 years of start date.
5. Attend YFC Regional and National conferences.
6. Participate in training and development courses, conferences and workshops as approved by supervisor.

ADMINISTRATION (5%)

1. Complete required ministry reports and expense forms.
2. Complete all record keeping in designated forms.
3. Adhere to the WYFC Policy Manual.
4. Abide by Health and Safety Requirements.
5. Assist in the upkeep of WYFC Facilities.