Child and Youth Leader Opportunity

Interested in exploring faith issues with young people?

Lakeview United Church needs a Child and Youth Leader

Summary Job Profile

Job Title	Child and Youth Ministry Leader
Congregation	Lakeview United Church, 3023-63rd Avenue SW, Calgary
Hours	Part time, initially 10-12 hours per week*
Accountable to	Faith Formation & Christian Education Committee Ministry & Personnel Committee Occasionally some decisions made by the church’s Official Board

Position Summary

Lakeview is embarking on a new and broader initiative to connect with our community, which includes our immediate community, Lakeview, plus other communities in southwest Calgary.  This position is critical to our moving forward and growing, by assisting, mobilizing and empowering volunteers in this area.  It is anticipated that the position will change, both in hours and responsibilities, as Lakeview United Church grows.  Changes will be discussed with the incumbent and, in fact, the incumbent is likely to initiate the discussion.

Key Responsibilities*   

• Plan vibrant programs for our children and youth
• Recruit and work with volunteers to ensure appropriate training and delivery of programs to children and youth
• Ensure Sunday morning multi-age programming
• Evaluate and recommend curriculums for relevant age groups
• Plan, facilitate and participate in four events each year that bring children, youth and families together with the larger congregation to build a sense of church community outside Sunday School
• Foster relationship with families in the community
• Work closely with Faith Formation and Christian Education Committee

Requirements*

• Experience and knowledge in the areas of children and youth ministry
• Demonstrated education and leadership skills
• A lively faith, with values compatible to the congregation*
• Creativity, flexibility and a sense of humour
• Good organization, time management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently within goals, program policy and direction
• Respect for Duty of Care and confidentiality policies

Terms*                                

Remuneration, vacation, benefits and other terms and conditions of service consistent with the positions of the United Church of Canada and commensurate with the skills and experience of the individual.*   The church plans to provide allowances for equipment and resources for this work.

Compensation $18 - $22 per hour

To apply                             

Please forward a cover letter and resume outlining your background and interest in the position by email to lucstaffing@gmail.com or by mail to the attention of The Search Committee, Lakeview United Church, 3023-63^rd Avenue SW, Calgary, T3E 5J6 

*Further details are in the full job description, available in the congregation’s JNAC report, or on request. Download the report by clicking here.