Highlands YFC Job Board
Area Director
Highlands Region, ON, Canada .
full-time . September 20, 2023
Description
AREA DIRECTOR:
Are you passionate about seeing youth engaged in healthy community, experiencing meaning and purpose in the present, and looking forward to a future filled with hope and overflowing with possibility? Are you dedicated to helping others serve and support youth in the community?
About Youth Unlimited YFC Highlands
Daily we strive to connect with youth — from Guelph to Huntsville, on the ground or on the Net. We want to see them thrive where they are at, regardless of who they are, how much they have, or what they believe. We simply want to be there … a trusted friend, to come alongside youth and help them sort it out. A Community Director plays a key role in developing and maintaining programs for youth, building community partnerships, and staying connected to the youth.
ROLE SUMMARY: To develop and oversee all aspects of ministry within the assigned area including: assistance to currently functioning or emerging ministries, exploring opportunities to serve youth in unserved or underserved communities, partnership development for prayer support and operational funding, and the recruitment, development, and leadership of staff and volunteers.
Purpose: Every youth living fully in Christ
Mission: Providing "safe spaces" within which to build trusting relationships with caring adults using areas of common interest as a catalyst
Vision: (To see) Youth engaged in healthy community, experiencing meaning and purpose in the present, and looking forward to a future filled with hope and overflowing with possibility!
Location: Orangeville is the location of the main office however, the Highlands Region spans from Guelph to Huntsville. The successful candidate will be required to work within parts of our Youth Unlimited YFC Highlands region. Candidates will have the ability to work remotely and in person.
Salary: The salary of this staff position is determined on a scale based on education and experience and is 100% funded on a missionary basis – requiring the successful applicant to fundraise and gather a personal support team. Benefits are available.
To learn more, visit our website yfch.ca/highlands
To Apply: Click "Apply Now" on the top right of the page and include your resumé and cover letter.
Your resumé should note:
1) your employment experience; 2) your ministry experience, whether volunteer or paid; and,
3) any relevant certification.
Your cover letter should include a description of:
a) How you would integrate your faith with this role, b) your heart for youth and c) any past ministry experience and related work. (Each response should be 150 - 200 words).
If you have any further questions, please contact Teri at office@yfch.ca or (519) 941-0690. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.