Reports to: Site Coordinator

Role of this position

• To enliven the vision of Mission in the United Church of Canada
• To participate with GO Project Summer Team to create and maintain the integrity of the mission program
• To interact with participants to ensure a positive experience

Responsibilities

The Site Staff is responsible to:

• Ensure the church and its contents are safe
• Participate and lead small groups of youth
• Model and teach The GO Project values and beliefs about children and youth, faith development and community living
• Act as a liaison between youth and site coordinator
• Represent the GO Project in the church, with the community and in all that you do

Typical Duties

• Participate in daily summer team check-in
• Plan and lead daily worship with entire team
• Participate in all programs
• Be knowledgeable of and be prepared to implement fire, safety, first aid and other emergency procedures if necessary
• Implement the program as laid out and make adaptations when necessary
• Meet weekly with Go Project summer team
• Report abuse disclosures, and any concerns about minors in the care to the Site Coordinator
• Lead a team of youth in the preparation of food, meeting all food-safe guidelines.

Qualifications

• Past youth mission experience
• Experience in youth leadership
• Experience leading children's programs
• Knowledge and experience responding to emergency situations

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of youth leadership activities
• Knowledge of children's programs and activities
• Knowledge of vision of the GO Project
• Experience and comfort offering leadership in a Christian environment
• Able to work in an environment where interruptions are frequent
• Able to work effectively in the midst of multiple and varied work demands

Accountability

This position reports directly and is accountable to the Minister of Children and Youth at Islington United Church

Compensation

The rate of pay is $2750 for eight full weeks of work

Dates of Work

To be announced

Please email The GO Project with your cover letter and resume