Posted 9 months ago
Ministry Advancement Coordinator
@ Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Overview
Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited is hiring a Ministry Advancement Coordinator for its Abbotsford team on a 6-month contract, with potential to become ongoing part-time or full-time. The role develops strategy for staff recruitment, volunteer recruitment and ministry partner development, and builds relationships with agencies, schools, churches and businesses. Hours are flexible with hybrid locations, and some weekend and evening work is required.
Responsibilities:
- Recruit staff and volunteers for Abbotsford ministries
- Build partnerships with agencies, schools and churches
- Raise funds from ministry partners
- Coordinate recruitment and fundraising events
- Provide relational and spiritual support to volunteers
Requirements summary:
- Active relationship with Jesus and involvement in a local church
- Passion for vulnerable youth
- Strong relational and communication skills
- Ability to set and achieve goals
- Willingness to fundraise
- Broad connections in Abbotsford social circles
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-02-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business development |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Paid training |
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Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited
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Caring for the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual needs of vulnerable youth in Greater Vancouver.
Full company description
Youth in Greater Vancouver struggle through many challenges and obstacles. Challenges like unstable home lives, systemic vulnerability, addiction, mental illness, poverty and even a rapidly changing technological landscape make the social, psychological and cognitive challenges of adolescence all the more difficult to navigate. Yet, we see the potential within each young person we meet. We are confident that with enough of the right support, they can overcome all of the challenges that life throws their way. Youth Unlimited has been helping young people discover their potential since 1947. With nine chapters in Greater Vancouver, YU provides caring relationships and developmental opportunities for vulnerable youth through relevant programs and individual connections, aimed at fostering mental, physical, social, spiritual and emotional well-being among young people in the community.
- People associated on LinkedIn
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- Other recorded names
- Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited
- Specialties
- youth
- youth development
- community development
- NGO
- mental health
- youth programs
- school programs
- at-risk youth
- vulnerable
- vulnerable youth
- and vulnerable community
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Youth in Greater Vancouver struggle through many challenges and obstacles. Challenges like unstable home lives, systemic vulnerability, addiction, mental illness, poverty and even a rapidly changing technological landscape make the social, psychological and cognitive challenges of adolescence all the more difficult to navigate. Yet, we see the potential within each young person we meet. We are confident that with…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1945 |
| Specialties | youthyouth developmentcommunity developmentNGOmental healthyouth programsschool programsat-risk youthvulnerablevulnerable youth |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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Do you have a heart for vulnerable youth and a passion for seeing them encounter Jesus through genuine relational ministry? Are you energized by connecting people, building partnerships, and helping ministries grow through strong volunteer teams and community engagement? Do you enjoy developing momentum, coordinating opportunities, and inviting others to join meaningful work? If so, a career with Youth Unlimited may be for you. Our Abbotsford team is hiring a Ministry Advancement Coordinator to strengthen and expand our volunteer base, youth worker team, and network of ministry partners.
Title: Ministry Advancement Coordinator
Reports to: Abbotsford Area Director
Area/Department: Abbotsford Youth Unlimited
Classification: 6-month Contract, with the potential to grow into an ongoing
part-time or full-time role if it proves a good fit for both the candidate and the
ministry.
About Youth Unlimited
Flowing out of the mission of Jesus, Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited (GVYU) relationally engages in holistic work (physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual) with vulnerable youth in partnership with the church and the community. We care deeply about youth as a whole person and serve youth in many ways, with the relational aspect being the most important.
See more at www.youthunlimited.com.
General Description
The Ministry Advancement Coordinator develops and implements a strategy for staff recruitment, volunteer recruitment, and ministry partner development in Abbotsford. This role requires cultivating strong relationships across a wide spectrum of agencies, businesses, organizations, schools, churches, and community partners.
The Coordinator regularly visits Abbotsford YU ministries to gain a deep understanding of team culture, collaborates with the Abbotsford team, and works closely with the GVYU Marketing & Communications team. The goal is to represent Youth Unlimited well, connect people to meaningful opportunities, coordinate recruitment and fundraising events and campaigns, and foster an environment of momentum and growth. A key aspect of this role is providing chaplain-like relational and spiritual support to ministry partners and volunteers. The Coordinator intentionally invests in their well-being, offering care, encouragement, and connection that strengthen their long-term engagement with Youth Unlimited.
What must the candidate possess to thrive in the position?
- An active and healthy relationship with Jesus
- A passion to help youth come to know Jesus
- A deep concern for vulnerable youth
- Ability to set goals and see them through
- Strong relational and communication skills
- A willingness to fundraise on behalf of Abbotsford programs and ministries
- Active involvement in a local church
- A good connection to a wide variety of social circles in Abbotsford
- Ability to build and strengthen partnerships across agencies, schools, churches, and
organizations
Working Conditions
- Flexible hours and hybrid work locations
- Personalized job description and significant collaboration with staff
- Part of a supportive team environment
- Personal prayer days and optional spiritual retreats
- Ongoing leadership development
- Some weekend and evening work
- Regular connection with Abbotsford ministries and GVYU Marketing/Communications
Youth Unlimited salaries are set by our Board of Directors, with frontline salaries at the
upper levels of industry standards. Staff also receive strong organizational support, and our
average staff retention is over 10 years.
As part of this role, you will build a team of ministry partners who support Abbotsford
Youth Unlimited through prayer and financial giving. This includes raising funds for the
Abbotsford ministry as a whole, from which your salary and related expenses are provided.
Training, coaching, and resources are available to help you thrive in this aspect of ministry.
This role helps expand the ministry partner base that supports Abbotsford Youth Unlimited,
contributing to the long-term sustainability of both the ministry and this position.
To Apply:
Click the 'apply now" button found on this page.
Applications will close once the position is filled. If the job posting is still available online,the position is still available.
We are committed to finding the right long-term fit for this role and will review applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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