Coordinator, Children and Youth Ministry - Toronto, Canada - St. Cuthbert's Church

Description

Parish:
St. Cuthbert's, Leaside


Reports to:
Incumbent


Classification:
Part Time, 15 Hrs. per week.


Description:

The primary purpose is to reboot and build up Children's and Youth Ministry so that children and youth in our community are shaped and nurtured in the Good News of God that is found in Jesus Christ in a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment.

A second purpose is to encourage, equip and effectively coordinate lay volunteers serving in these ministries.


Duties and Responsibilities
First duty is to coordinate the reimagination and relaunch of Children's and Youth Ministry at St. Cuthbert's, Leaside. Second, after relaunch to nurture and grow these ministries. Third, to lead and coordinate clergy and lay leadership on Sundays and other occasions.


Administration
Coordinate series of meetings to develop new vision for ministries.

Incorporating Safe Church Policy requirements, develop revised volunteer position descriptions.

Coordinate Lay Volunteer Recruitment.

Assess existing Gospel centered curricula.

Plan curricula implementation at relaunch.

Assess and maintain Ministry supplies.

Track and report attendance

Establish and maintain protocols and procedures for effective running of Ministries, incorporating Safe Church policy requirements

Ensure appropriate set up of rooms for ministries.


Promotion, Recruitment, Screening & Training:
Recruit, train and mentor teachers

Ensure the visibility of our children through intergenerational activities (e.g. participating in liturgy through reading and singing, sharing crafts/teachings with the congregation, Open House etc.)

Maintain an on-going relationship with parishioners

Implement the Responsible Ministry:
Screening in Faith initiative

Provide teachers and assistants with resources and skill development training Provide an annual evaluation for teachers and assistants

Invite the neighborhood to participate in special events


Co-ordination:

Organize the roster of clergy and Lay volunteers

Co-ordinate special events and activities (e.g. Christmas pageant, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday programs).

Plan and facilitate take home resources

Participate in Baptismal and Confirmation Preparation with clergy


Skills & Experience:

A committed follower of Jesus Christ,
- whose faith is consistent with the Nicene Creed as received in the Anglican Church of Canada.
- who is Passionate about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with children and youth.

• Is experienced working on ministry teams.
• And is imaginative, energetic and flexible.
• Advanced Microsoft Office, internet, and social media competencies.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.
• Pastoral sensibilities and pastoral care competencies.
• A Post Secondary degree or diploma.

Formal Theological education would be an asset as would Music and drama competencies


Compensation
$20.00 per hour


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