Position Description

Organization: Hope Church Innerkip
Duration: 10 weeks
Hours: 35 hours per week
Wage: $17.60 per hour
Start Date: June 2026
Location: Hope Church, Innerkip, ON

Description:

Hope Church Innerkip is seeking an individual to serve as a Youth Recreational and Leisure Activities Program Coordinator. This role is primarily focused on research, planning, and development of future community programming, with a special emphasis on creating a sustainable, low-cost summer day camp model to support families. The role will also include coordinating some programs already running at Hope Church. 

Working alongside church staff and community partners, you will:

• Research and evaluate existing summer day camp models, particularly those serving families with financial or accessibility barriers
• Build relationships with local organizations or governments to learn about existing partnerships. 
• Develop a comprehensive proposal for launching a future day camp, including:
• Program structure and sample schedules
• Budget planning and cost analysis
• Staffing and volunteer needs
• Risk management and safety considerations
• Identification of relevant grants and funding opportunities
• Support coordination of existing summer programs and events as needed
• Contribute to long-term ministry planning and community outreach strategies

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys big-picture thinking, research, and building from the ground up, while remaining flexible to support ongoing ministry work.

Qualifications:

• Must meet Canada Summer Jobs eligibility (ages 15–30 and legally entitled to work in Canada)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Must obtain a clean vulnerable section check 
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to research, analyze, and present ideas clearly
• Comfortable collaborating with staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Experience in program development, community work, or working with children/youth is an asset

Although travel is not required, the ability to travel locally would be a benefit. Any costs associated with that travel would be covered in the final contract

Training Provided:

• Orientation to church ministries and community context
• Program planning and development guidance
• Training in safe ministry practices and working with vulnerable populations, including Plan to Protect
• Mentorship and regular feedback from staff

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume (and optional cover letter) to mike@hopeinnerkip.ca. Applications will close on May 31st, but our interview process will happen as we receive applications. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Hope Church Innerkip is committed to protecting vulnerable people. All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and a vulnerable sector police check.

**We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.