Riverbend United Church is looking for a Youth Ministry Coordinator for the 2024/2025 season.  The Youth Ministry Coordinator will assist in the development and coordination of the Youth Ministry program (ages junior high to high school).  

Responsiblities:

The Youth Ministry Coordinator works with the youth and young adults of Riverbend United Church and is expected to:

• Prepare and lead the weekly Sunday morning discussion group for youth and young adults; this takes place during the regular worship service
• Organize and execute regular youth events/activities outside of Sunday morning (typically 2x per month)
• Coordinate youth participation in other aspects of church life including worship and outreach

Administrative

• Attend staff and committee meetings as able and collaborate with other teams as necessary
• Ensure that activities necessary for creating and sustaining the Youth Ministry are carried out, including the planning, communicating and coordinating of events
• Ensure the production, maintenance and execution of an annual calendar of events for youth
• Develop and maintain effective methods of communication with both youth and parents, including social media
• Periodically contribute updates to communications including The Front Pew, RUC’s quarterly newsletter and the church website 

Skills Required

• Must have the ability to listen and to communicate with all ages, especially youth
• Must have a knowledge of the United Church ethos

• 10 months: September 2024 to June 2025 (can be renewed upon mutual agreement)
• Honorarium: $400 / month (based on $20/hour and an average of 20 hours per month)
• This is a part-time independent contractor position; there are no benefits, paid holidays or vacation entitlement.  Source deductions will not be taken.
• The staff of Riverbend United Church work within a cooperative team setting and it is understood that the candidate would be a full participant in this team model. 
• The Youth Ministry Coordinator will report to the Ministry & Personnel Committee.

Submit cover letter and resume to searchruc@gmail.com.  This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.