Posted 16 months ago
Youth Worker
@ Highlands YFC
Ontario
Overview
Highlands YFC is hiring Youth Workers across Central Ontario and Muskoka to develop and run programs for youth, build community partnerships and stay connected to young people. The role is full time at 40 hours per week, with a starting salary of $34,500 to $37,000 depending on education and experience. The position is 100% funded on a missionary basis, so the successful applicant must build a network of ministry partners for support.
Responsibilities:
- Direct ministry to youth
- Develop and implement youth programs
- Raise operational and personal funding
- Connect with youth and the community
Requirements summary:
- Vital Christian faith and active local church membership
- 0 to 5 years of experience
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
- Strong computer, organizational and administrative skills
- Willing to work evenings and weekends
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-07-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 0+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
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Highlands YFC
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Youth Worker
Are you passionate about seeing youth engaged in healthy community, experiencing meaning and purpose in the present, and looking forward to a future filled with hope and overflowing with possibility? Are you dedicated to helping others serve and support youth in their community? If so, we want to talk with you! We are currently seeking to fill a number of Youth Worker vacancies in communities across Central Ontario and Muskoka.
Key Requirements:
- Pursuing a vital spiritual life as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ
- A faithful and contributing member of a local church
- Possessing a creative, entrepreneurial, and context-sensitive approach to ministry (this is our “secret sauce”!)
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills (also a key ingredient to the “sauce”! )
- Willing and able to work evenings and weekends for programs or events
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively within teams
- Willingness to do fundraising and community outreach
- Strong computer, organizational, time management, and administrative skills
- 0-5 years experience
About Youth Unlimited YFC Highlands
Daily we strive to connect with youth — across Central Ontario and Muskoka, on the ground or on the Net. We want to see youth thrive where they are at, regardless of who they are, how much they have, or what they believe. We simply want to be there … a trusted friend, to come alongside youth and help them sort life out. A Youth Worker plays a key role in developing and maintaining programs for youth, building community partnerships and staying connected to the youth.
Mission: Every youth living fully in Christ.
Vision: (to see) Youth engaged in healthy community, experiencing meaning & purpose in the present, and looking forward to a future filled with hope & overflowing with possibility!
Approach : Providing "safe spaces" within which to build trusting relationships with caring adults using areas of common interest as a catalyst.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct ministry to youth
- Program implementation
- Operational & personal funding
- Effectively connecting with youth and the community
This is a full time position (40 hours/week). The starting salary range for this staff position is $34,500 to $37,000. It is determined on a scale based on education and experience (0-5 years). It is 100% funded on a missionary basis—requiring the successful applicant to develop a network of ministry partners for funding and support purposes. Benefits are available.
To Apply: Click "Apply Now" on the top right of the page and include your resumé and cover letter. 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) why you want to work with youth in this setting, and c) any experience you have working with youth. (Each response should be 150 - 200 words).
If you have any further questions, please contact Teri at [email protected] or (519) 941-0690. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
For this and other job postings, please visit: yfch.ca
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