Description
The Coordinator of Children’s and Youth Ministries will work alongside The Powell River Community Church Corps Officer’s and Leadership Team providing mentoring, discipleship, and outreach ministry to children and youth within the congregation and the community.
Hours:
- Part Time – 21 hours per week
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contributes to the spiritual development of the youth in the church by mentoring, discipling, encouraging, and modelling appropriate Christian attitudes and behaviors
- Coordinates, implements, maintains and assists in the evaluation of programs/ministries relevant to the youth of the church and the community at large; may plan and conduct creative worship services, evangelistic outreach, care programs (including on-going visitation), and Bible studies as applicable
- Prays with and or leads youth and family members to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunity permits
- May develop and implement appropriate leadership development programs for youth and those involved in youth leadership; recruits, orients and trains volunteer leaders.
- Works in cooperation and consultation with the church’s administrative and pastoral care givers in corporate problem-solving for the benefit of the church and individuals
- Knows and acts in accordance with security procedures of the church to ensure the safety and confidentiality of participants and information
- Interacts with community partners and resources to provide services to youth; may include participation on community committees
- Maintains written records/logs of activities (including activity reports and statistical information)
- Organizes and holds fundraising events throughout the year
- Must be willing to become a part of the church and attend services regularly
- Must be willing to be a part of the ministry board
- Promote, recruit and participate in divisional events (ie. camps, youth councils, get-togethers)
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Certifications:
- The successful job applicant will have completed high school, plus specialized courses of up to a year on a post-secondary education institution.
Experience:
- One year but less than three years of prior related experience, including, experience working with children and youth.
Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:
- Background check consent.
- Must provide a Criminal record check
- A clear vulnerable sector screening.
- Clean drivers abstract.
- Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
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