Jobs at Southwestern Ontario Youth For Christ (Now Hiring) — 4 open

Come Grow With Us!

If you are passionate about doing your best work, making a difference, and having fun doing it, apply to one of our positions today!

About Us

We want to see people inspired to do meaningful work.

Our mission is simple - to see young people living fully in Christ. We are committed to helping youth develop holistically by offering programs and developing relationships that nurture the whole person - physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

Youth Unlimited YFC exists to help young people in Southwestern Ontario experience hope and attain their full life potential by showing love and care for their whole person and encouraging them to know, follow, and serve God.

What You Will Do

We are looking for a passionate and community-minded leader to serve as a Satellite Director, providing leadership and oversight for the development and growth of all ministry initiatives within the satellite. This role includes supervisory support and encouragement to satellite staff, committee members, and volunteers while fostering a healthy, collaborative ministry environment.

The successful candidate will have a heart for youth, strong leadership abilities, and the vision to build meaningful ministry opportunities that meet the needs of youth within the local community. This role combines youth ministry, staff leadership, fundraising, volunteer development, administration, and community engagement.

As the primary representative and spokesperson of the satellite ministry, you will build relationships within the broader community and communicate the vision, mission, and impact of Youth Unlimited YFC to churches, supporters, service clubs, industry contacts, and community stakeholders.

You Will:

• Provide leadership and oversight for all satellite ministry initiatives
• Work directly with youth and participate in at least one specific ministry program
• Provide supervisory support, encouragement, and accountability to satellite staff and volunteers
• Recruit, screen, orient, and support ministry volunteers
• Recruit, maintain, and nurture members of the Satellite Committee
• Attend monthly satellite staff meetings, bi-monthly chapter-wide supervisors and staff meetings, and annual retreats/conferences
• Liaise between SWOYFC leadership and satellite staff
• Monitor staff schedules and encourage healthy ministry and personal balance
• Seek to understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities facing youth within the community
• Advocate for youth through fundraising and ministry partner development
• Develop and nurture community support through churches, industry contacts, service clubs, and community presentations
• Provide leadership in the planning and implementation of major satellite fundraising events
• Build positive relationships with parents, schools, churches, and community stakeholders
• Project a visible and positive image of Youth Unlimited YFC within the community
• Complete administrative responsibilities including reports, budgeting, policies, volunteer documentation, and ministry records
• Develop annual satellite budgets for Committee review and Board approval
• Ensure volunteer and ministry records are properly maintained
• Uphold SWOYFC policies, procedures, and risk management standards
• Pursue ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  
  

What You Need To Get The Job Done

• Fully aligned with the message, mission, and ministry strategy of Youth Unlimited YFC
• Spiritual maturity
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills
• Previous supervisory experience considered an asset
• Experience or willingness to engage in fundraising and ministry partner development
• Excellent relational skills with a professional approach to relationships
• Strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Willingness to participate within a team that undertakes a variety of weekly tasks
• Lifelong learner with a desire for ongoing growth and development
• Post-secondary education in a related field
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check (Vulnerable Persons Sector)
  
  

What Will Make Us REALLY Love You!

• Credentialed or 3-5 years experience in a similar role
• Passion for learning and ability to be curious and proactive
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to lead, encourage, and develop staff and volunteers
• Initiative and urgency in completing projects in a timely manner
• Experience with fundraising, public speaking, or community engagement
• Ability to balance ministry leadership with administration and organizational responsibilities
  
  

What You Will Love About Us!

• Great culture - a fun, creative, and energetic youth-focused environment with staff teams who genuinely care for each other.
• Opportunities to make an impact - we care about your individuality by giving you freedom to grow and create within the organization while impacting the lives of young people
• Prepare for the future - a generous RSP with a company match
• The care you receive - comprehensive benefits package, training, retreats, development opportunities, paid time off, and more……
  
  

Salary

The salary of this position is determined on a scale based on education and experience, and is funded on a missionary basis requiring the development of a ministry partnership team.

How to Apply

Please click the link to apply to this rewarding opportunity.

Please note: You will receive an automated email once you submit your resume. It is important that you follow the directions of that email carefully.

The position being posted is for an existing vacancy.

Hiring Statement

At SWOYFC, we believe that the workplace is unified when each of us is encouraged, recognized, and able to serve out of our gifts. We believe that we can serve our youth most effectively when our staff represent the communities in which we serve. At SWOYFC we are working hard to foster an environment of collaboration, diversity, inclusivity and respect. We encourage people of all ethnicities and abilities who love Jesus and are aligned with our vision and values, to consider applying.

We strive to achieve equality in the workplace, which means no one will be denied employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to fit for a role. We also understand employment equity means more than treating individuals in the same way but requires special measures and the accommodation of differences. In this way, we are working to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.