Youth Site Coordinator

Role of this position

To oversee the operation of the program on and off-site, before, during and after the program itself at four sites across the country.
To participate with GO Project Summer Team to create and maintain the integrity of the mission program
To supervise a GO Project Site Summer Team
To support the work of the staff team at Islington United Church and other partners

Responsibilities

The Site Coordinator is responsible to

Oversee the use of the host churches and its contents ensuring that they are used responsibly
Supervise the GO Project site summer team
Model and teach The GO Project values and beliefs about all ages faith development and intentional community living
Provide resource support to the team of summer staff through strong leadership, mentoring and knowledge
Act as a liaison with staff for the Minister to the GO Project
Develop in coordination with other site coordinators a staff training program and resource
Facilitate all aspects of food justice including the production of a menu, supervision of teams of young people in food preparation and workshop with the aim of education for food sovereignty.
Communicate the ministry of the GO Project to host congregations and communities through face to face meetings, regular check-ins with local ministry personnel, media releases with at least two media outlets in each host city, etc.

Typical Duties

Communicate with potential GO Project leaders and participants to motivate them towards attending a program
Distribute necessary documents and information to registered participants.
Conduct presentations to groups to increase GO visibility.
Coordinate media releases in each community
Share GO news with local community
Provide daily planning support and check-in with the summer team
Participate in all programs
Promote and maintain a safe environment for all staff and youth and be prepared to implement fire, safety, first aid and other emergency procedures if necessary
Communicate daily with the Program Director
Meet weekly with Go Project summer team
Report abuse disclosures, and any concerns about minors in the care to the Minister to the GO Project
Coordinate leadership of resource people and sites
Design and lead opportunities for participants to connect with each other
Anticipate needs and problem-solve at events
Ensure that the preparation of food, meeting all food-safe guidelines and offering support to site staff who lead groups of youth in the preparation of meals.
Recruit, communicate with and supervise local volunteers to increase the visibility and support of the GO Project
Develop and implement strategies and workshops on integrating the GO experience into youth and their leaders home lives in coordination with other GO coordinators.
Develop strategies and recommendations for the future of the GO Project, including funding proposals.
Create a debriefing experience; including evaluation for all GO project participants, community groups and staff.
Compile a year-end report to be submitted to granting agencies and church bodies.

Qualifications

4 years leadership in Christian context
2 years training or relevant experience in providing resource and planning support within a Christian Context
Past youth mission experience
Experience in a collaborative team leadership
Experience as a group facilitator
Experience and training in Effective Communication including giving and receiving feedback and conflict resolution
Knowledge and experience responding to emergency situations
Experience working with children with special needs
Experience and training in responding to disclosures of abuse from children
Food Safety Training (will certify staff)