Fespa Manager

Mennonite Community Services of Southern Ontario (MCS) is a
not for profit charity providing services to newcomers and the
community. MCS is owned by several area Mennonite Churches
who send delegates to serve on the board of directors. MCS seeks
to faithfully link resources with needs through its programs of
Settlement, Employment, FESPA, Radio and Thrift Store.

Mennonite Community Services Phone: 226-544-0380
16 Talbot Street East
Aylmer, ON N5H 1H4

**Job Title**:FESPA Manager

**Starting Date**:April 2023 (flexible starting date as early as February or late as May)

**Hours**:40 hours per week

**Wage**:Salary with Benefits

**Job Summary**:
The Family Education and Support Project of Aylmer (FESPA) is one of the

programs at Mennonite Community Services (MCS). Within FESPA there are three

sub-programs that assist Low German newcomer women and their preschoolers with

their adaptation to Canada, namely FESPA School, Family Support and Mom &
Baby. FESPA operates in partnership with community agencies and organizations

and is mainly funded by Public Health Agency of Canada. The Manager will be

responsible for managing the FESPA programs.

**Job Duties: **

Lead and implement program
Coordinate and supervise day to day operations of all FESPA programs
Offer services in both Low German and English
Recruit and register clients
Setup and clean-up for FESPA programs weekly
Other related duties as assigned

**Core**

**Requirements**:

- 1-3 years management and leadership experience;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Effective time management skills;
- Ability to communicate in English and Low German and have an understanding of
- Mennonite culture;
- Commitment to Jesus centred faith and non-violent peacemaking.

**Requirements and**

**Qualifications**:

- Relevant post secondary education;
- Excellent English oral and written communication;
- Strong problem solving skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Good Microsoft Office skills;
- Police check for the vulnerable person sector required upon hire at applicants

expense

Must be willing to adhere to all health and safety protocols including those related to
the COVID-19 pandemic.

MCS** **is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.