Position Description

Are you passionate about coordinating programs that relationally invest in youth and seeing youth experience wholeness and transformation in the heart of downtown Toronto? Do you love collaborating with others to make a difference in a neighbourhood? As part of our Gaining Ground Strategy, Youth Unlimited is hiring a Community Outreach Worker for the St. James Town neighbourhood.

About St. James Town

St. James Town is a small neighbourhood of highrises in downtown Toronto. It is one of the most densely populated places in Canada, estimated at 17,000 people, and often called “a world within a block” due to the cultural diversity that many newcomers bring to the community. One quick walk through the neighbourhood, and you will see kids running on the soccer fields, grandmas shopping for fruit at a local stand, and teens hanging around with their friends.

We anticipate hiring someone to work alongside another team member currently serving in the neighbourhood. The St. James Town Community Workers will build relationships with youth and families by partnering with existing ministries within St. James Town and potentially pioneering new ones as part of our commitment to build transformative relationships with the youth of this community. This ministry will creatively respond to needs and opportunities in St. James Town and could include sports, arts, after school homework help, etc!

Key Role Outcomes

• Partnerships with local churches and community organizations are active and thriving.
• St. James Town youth experience a sense of safety and belonging.
• St. James Town families feel supported and cared for.
• Ministry-minded individuals within the community are invited, equipped, and mobilized to invest in the lives of youth.
• Ways to support newcomers are tuned into.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build a visible relational presence within the community
• Collaborate with existing ministries in St. James Town
• Recruit a team of dedicated volunteers to establish long-term relationships with youth and their families
• Coordinate the logistics for ministry programming.
• Establish connection points with youth and families through ministry programming
• Provide one-on-one mentorship, discipleship and guidance through long-term relationships with youth.
• Create pathways for interested youth to engage with local churches
• Invite partners into the vision through fundraising, and steward resources wisely to ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of the ministry.

Requirements:

• Pursue a vital spiritual life and growing relationship with God as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ
• Be a faithful and contributing member of a local church
• A deep commitment to a holistic approach to proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ and God’s Kingdom
• Able to engage youth relationally
• Experience working with youth and/or children
• Experience coordinating logistics for a program or project
• Able to collaborate with other ministries and volunteers
• Has a heart for St. James Town

Position Information

This is a full time or part-time position (20-40 hours/week). The expected salary range is $58,960 to $68,270 annually for a 40 hours/week role. 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.

To Apply: Please submit a resumé and cover letter through the link. 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 community ministry, and (c) any experience you have working with youth. (Each response should be 150 - 200 words.) 

If you have any further questions, please contact Michelle Lau at mlau@yugta.ca or (416) 383-1477. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.