Community Ministry Director

6 months ago


Winnipeg, Canada Inner City Youth Alive Full time

The Community Ministry Director leads the Community Ministry team within Inner City Youth Alive (ICYA), a Christian, faith based organization working in Winnipeg’s North End.

The Community Ministry program is designed to intentionally reach out to the families in our community by having a community minister(s) available for support and care, to walk alongside our young adults, foster relationships within our community, and encourage partnerships with area churches. The Community Ministry Director provides direction and guidance to the team, ensuring the program is addressing the needs of the community and individuals served. This leader would also ensure the Community Ministers are adequately trained and equipped to serve individuals who are experiencing complex issues associated with poverty, including: homelessness, addictions, mental health and involvement in the justice system. Community Ministers act in cooperation with the other ICYA ministries and find ways to engage or support the existing programming that is already in place.

This position is best served by someone with a high level of theological or ministry-related education, leadership and/or relevant experience.

**Full-time; salaried; benefits available**

**Primary Responsibilities**
- Provide leadership, support, and guidance to the Community Ministry team
- Conduct regular check-ins with staff for the purpose of debriefing, encouragement and prayer
- Oversee the development of ministry initiatives, ensuring their alignment to the organization’s mission
- Seek opportunities for training and staff development to ensure the Community Ministers are adequately equipped to serve individuals who are experiencing complex issues associated with poverty
- Work in cooperation with other Program Directors to identify the most effective way to provide wrap around supports to youth in programming and their families
- Build bridges and foster mutual relationships between the larger church community and the inner city. This may occur through taking speaking engagements in supporting churches or hosting group’s onsite at ICYA
- Take leadership in conducting community consultation, both in formal and informal ways. This consultation may guide future endeavors of ICYA, or may be used as a catalyst for mobilizing community action
- Manage data entered into internal database, reviewing for timeliness, accuracy and trends
- Manage staff time sheets and expense claims
- Monitor spending patterns and implement measures to promote adherence to program budget

**Qualifications**
- Experience in ministry leadership
- Strong commitment to Christian values and a passion for serving the North End community
- Must have multicultural and inner city work or volunteer experience
- Understanding and knowledge of the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community members
- Willingness to undergo necessary training and background checks
- A valid Class 5 Driver’s License is an asset

**Personal**
- Operate within the Lifestyle and Morality Standards of ICYA.
- Maintain a vibrant spiritual life and to seek to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ through the reading of the scriptures, prayer, and personal discipleship.
- Allow time for the spiritual disciplines in their life. Quarterly retreat times for the purpose of prayer, fasting, and quiet reflection are encouraged. A personal mentor or accountability group is recommended as support in their ministry.
- Meet regularly with the ICYA Director of Programming for the purpose of evaluation, supervision, and prayer.

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Winnipeg, MB R2W 1V7 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB R2W 1V7: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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