Drop-In Director

Youth for Christ/Youth Unlimited Portage la Prairie

Factory Drop in Director/Campus Life Worker

FULL-TIME – September, 2026

Description

Do you have a passion to serve today’s youth? Do you have a desire to use your skills in youth ministry and discipleship? Youth for Christ/Youth Unlimited Portage is hiring a Drop in Director for The Factory Drop in Centre!

The Drop in Director’s goal is to connect with youth in Portage, engaging them in the vision of Youth for Christ—to see every young person and their community changed by God’s love—through evangelism, discipleship, and holistic care. This role will support and be based out of The Factory Drop in Centre.

This full-time position reports to the Executive Director.

DIRECT MINISTRY EXPECTATIONS

1. Engaging in outreach and discipleship to provide youth ages 11–20 with holistic care in Portage la Prairie.

2. Leading and assisting in the development of programs at The Factory Drop in Centre for junior high and high-school aged youth (for example: drop-in programs, in-school programs, discipleship ministries, and special events, after school supper club, etc.). Some evening programming may be required.

3. Building community with local agencies/organizations.

4. One-on-one meetings with youth with genuine care for the whole person to introduce them to, and disciple them through, life with Christ.

5. Establishing and engaging in a ministry rooted in prayer.

SPIRITUAL & PERSONAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Pursuing an active and growing relationship with God, including a healthy active prayer life, membership at a local church and ongoing personal study.

2. Participating in training opportunities that would better equip you for the job, as approved by your supervisor.

3. Establishing relationships for personal accountability and mentoring.

4. Be a self starter with a strong work ethic

5. Have a passion to see youth and their families know and follow Jesus

6. Completion of the YFC Canada Credentialing process within 2 years of start date.

STAFF & VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONS

1. Assisting in the recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers for senior youth programs and events.

2. Collaborating with staff and volunteers to find ways to enhance or create outreach, evangelism and discipleship efforts according to YFC/YU’s mission and vision.

3. Participating in staff training, Portage staff meetings and monthly meetings with Portage and area staff.

4. Involvement in fundraising events.

ORGANIZATIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPECTATIONS

1. Meeting with and being accountable to direct supervisor for planning, vision casting for ministry and fundraising.

2. Have leadership experience and skills and be comfortable leading youth as well as a team of volunteers.

3. A desire to be part of and work with a team

4. Keeping records of all ministry activities and events.

5. Building relationships with area churches, schools and ministries where applicable

6. Making contacts with resource agencies in the area, striving to network with them whenever possible to support and create a strong program for Youth for Christ Portage and be able to make referrals.

PERSONAL PARTNER DEVELOPMENT

1. Personal partnership development, including securing and maintaining a sound base of financial and prayer partners to a level sufficient to fund the salary and immediate costs of this position.

2. Creating awareness of The Factory/Youth for Christ/Youth Unlimited programs and events in the community to both youth and the city at large.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate has a passion for seeing Canada’s youth realize their inherent value and potential, with many of them becoming lifetime followers of Jesus.

The successful candidate will succeed in YFC’s unique environment if they:

· Have a love for youth, including the marginalized

· Stay strong under pressure while maintaining composure

· Want to participate in expanding the ministry of Youth for Christ.

· Have a vibrant, mission-minded faith.

· Demonstrate a strong theological / biblical understanding.

· Possess strong collaborative people management skills.

· Have well documented strategic thinking and planning abilities.

· Have a passion to advocate on behalf of youth.

· Is highly motivated with a strong work ethic.

· Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Believe in work / family balance.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to Art Schroeder, Executive Director: [email protected]