Location
Whitehorse, YT | Canada
Job description
Church Ministries Intern (Child and Youth)
Rate: $18.00/hr
Hours: Full Time (35 hours/week)
Date: Start date negotiable, contract ends August 12, 2024
Age: Between 18-25 years of age
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024
Description:
The Church Ministries Intern is a full time position for 13 weeks from May 2024 to August 2024 (start date is negotiable). The successful intern will be responsible for the administration and oversight of children and youth ministries (pre-school-Gr 9) at Riverdale Baptist Church (RBC). The primary goal will be to encourage faith development of children and youth through the implementation of various programs. The intern will report to and work in partnership with the Pastor and receive support from the Deacons board.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and co-ordinate weekly Sunday school ministry for pre-school to Grade 7
- May assist with the organization and execution of Vacation Bible School program
- Help to schedule, coordinate and manage volunteers for children and youth ministries
- Plan, organize and lead special events for children and jr. youth
- Work with a team to plan and organize the annual RBC Sunday school picnic in early June and possibly a church retreat
- Work with a team in the initial phases of planning to host SERVE in the near future. This involves brainstorming, planning, research and coordination of potential service projects that the youth can participate in.
- Other duties as needed to assist with administration of the church( Sunday service preparations, decorating church sanctuary, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Experience and enthusiasm in working with kids in a community setting
- Child/youth ministry experience, post-secondary experience in any of the following: social work, education, pastoral ministry, theology or related fields is an asset.
- Knowledge of Yukon community-based organizations is an asset
- Ability to take initiative
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (phoning, emailing, public speaking)
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Team player, good people skills
- Class 5 driver's license preferred but not mandatory
- Standard First Aid/CPR
- Vulnerable sector check
Please email or drop off resume and cover letter, with references, to:
Riverdale Baptist Church
Attention: Pastor Michelle Porco
15 Duke Street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5N3
867-667-6620
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$18 per hour
