Youth Development Coordinator

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For more than 130 years, the company has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

the company exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Assist in the summer operations and programs of the children and youth department of Guelph Citadel. Take part in leadership development and build skills, knowledge, and abilities related to children and youth programming. Aid the department in administration, social media development, and volunteer management as required.

• Assist the Director of Youth/Children’s Ministries in the coordination of family programs and events.
• Coordinate, recruit, and train volunteers to participate in children/youth programming and community events.
• Reach out and engage marginalized communities and develop youth and/or family specific neighborhood events.
• Participate in community events and programming with a specific focus on fostering relationships with participants.
• Assist in preparing monthly curriculum packages and coordinate delivery.
• Aid in the operations of the Loft Children’s Library, increasing local participation through well‑advertised community events.
• Participate in the development, preparation, and organization of Fall children and youth events and programming.
• Record lessons learned and propose ongoing strategies for program improvement and community engagement.
• Engage in leadership development with the Director of Youth/Children’s Ministries.

• Manage weekly communications to existing and potential children and youth program participants.
• Maintain active social media presence.
• Maintain attendance and statistical records.
• Perform administrative duties such as filing, review/revise policy manuals/handbooks, prepare/distribute program materials as requested, process program registrations as required, prepare presentations as needed, draft correspondence, thank you letters etc. as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality and keeps accurate children/youth/client files and statistical reports.
• Provide administrative support as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

• This is a temporary full‑time position based on 35 hours per week.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required and schedule may vary according to requirements of responsibilities and may include some evening and weekend work.
• Ability to lift/move 25 lbs., and this job requires frequent twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, lifting, and kneeling.
• Working environment is typically in the CFS building in agreeable conditions.

As per operational requirements, the regular 35 weekly work hours is Tuesday to Saturday, with Sunday and Monday as days off. Hours will vary and include daytime and evening shifts. Flexibility is required to meet operational needs, including occasional adjustments to shifts and hours.

• This position is funded in part through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the following represents the applicant criteria:
• aged 15 to 30 years at the beginning of the employment period;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment;
• a valid Social Insurance Number;
• be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who…