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Employment Opportunities
Christian Congregations employ a variety of program, music, administrative and support employees. We would be pleased to post those employment opportunities here on PresbyKirk. While we offer this service primarily to Presbyterian Congregations within the Presbytery of Hamilton, we are also willing to offer this service to other Christian Congregations and Organizations in the Hamilton area. Notices may be submitted via e-mail directed to PresbyKirk (Those submitting notices are reminded of their responsibility to notify us promptly when posted positions are filled.)
Huron Feathers Summer Staff
Huron Feathers Presbyterian Centre, Sauble Beach is seeking summer staff! Each summer a unique summer outreach ministry is conducted by Huron Feathers at Sauble Beach, a resort community located along a beautiful beach. Along with Sunday worship, our staff runs an 8 week VBS/Day Camp plus activities and programs for teens. Staff would work from mid June to Labour Day and participate in leading our various programs. Huron Feathers provides accomodation at the beach. Staff are generally University aged and have some experience with camp/VBS/children's ministry. If you might be interested, contact the Director, Rev. Ted Creen at tedcreen@hotmail.com or 519-376-4692 for information, application details, etc. Also, check out our website: www.huronfeathers.ca.Coordinator of Youth Ministry for South Gate and Chalmers Presbyterian Churches in Hamilton
The goals of this position are: 1. To direct and co-ordinate youth work in Chalmers and South Gate Presbyterian Churches, 2. To plan and run a weekly youth meeting with the aim of encouraging the youth in worship and music, the sharing of faith stories, Christian Education, service and mission, social interaction and fun 3. To help promote and co-ordinate youth events 4. To communicate plans and progress with the youth on a monthly basis with the Session/Minister of theses two churches 5. To promote youth involvement in regular Sunday Worship Services 6. To encourage youth to participate in Presbytery Youth events such as “First Sunday Evening Worship” and the Presbyterian Young People’s Society as well as other appropriate Christian events.
The Person: 1. This person will demonstrate maturity and a personal faith commitment with a positive attitude towards youth and the youth culture. 2. This person should have experience in dealing with volunteers and youth and possess leadership skills for this type of work.
Time Commitment: 1. The coordinator will be expected to commit to 20 hours per month. 2. This will be a contract position for the period of one year, excluding the months of July and August (although summer activity can be negotiable). 3. The appointment is renewable on a yearly basis. The coordinator will be remunerated at the rate of $12 - $15 (?) per hour depending on qualifications and experience. 4. The coordinator will agree to a two month probationary period and give two weeks notice prior to resignation from this position.
Supervision, Support and Accountability 1. The coordinator will work under the supervision of the ministers with support from the Sessions of these two churches. 2. Supervision will entail one hour of personal supervision per month for the ten active months of the year. 3. The coordinator will be asked to sign an agreement outlining the above conditions as well as a statement that he or she is familiar with and agrees to abide by the ‘Leading with Care” Policy and the Policy on “Sexual Abuse and Harassment” of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. 4. The coordinator will also provide a current police check. 5. A Resource fund will be established to help develop programs and support the co-ordination of youth work.
Anyone interested in this position should contact Charmain Sebestyen at the South Gate Presbyterian Church by calling 905-385-7444 or by sending an email to the southgatechurch@shaw.ca
Part-Time Christian Education Director
St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Grimsby, is seeking a Part-Time Christian Education Director - 20 Hours a week / $18.00 an hour. Our congregation eagerly seeks a dedicated, and experienced person who can lead and facilitate our vision of reaching out to the children of St. John’s and their families by encouraging them to learn and grow in their faith. The Christian Education Director key role is to:• Direct the Christian Education programs offered each Sunday
• Recruit, support and train teachers and other support people
• Select or design and implement appropriate curriculum materials
• Be a resource person for others in the congregation (direct inquiries to appropriate people or resource)
• Highlight the Sunday school in the congregation in collaboration with the minister and/or the Worship committee (participation in services etc.)
• Develop programs, activities for older children and youth
• Liaise with parents to get them involved with the Sunday school with each other and involved in the church.
• Organize and provide leadership to Vacation Bible School and other Christian education events as they occur.
• Evaluate and review the effectiveness and success of the above and communicate results to the minister and Worship CE committee
Interested Applicants can e-mail their cover letter and resume to hr@stjohnsgrimsby.com. The deadline for applications has been extended to January 31st., 2012..