Address: 1891 Gerrard Street East, Toronto Ontario, M4L 2B9
Contact Name: Aaron Woodhouse
Email: aaron@forwardbaptist.com
Phone: 6472308915
Posted: 2021/03/05
Opportunity Description
Supervisor: Pastor of Community Engagement
Length of Time: Up to 16 weeks, up to 40 hours a week
Wage: $14.25 per hour
Hours of work: Sundays are mandatory, other hours will be completed as per
programs. Weekend and evening work required.
Start date: May 3, 2021
End date: All hours to be completed by August 22, 2021
Our summer internship position is designed to give you a hands-on summer
ministry experience working at a gospel-focused Church. You will be part of
the ministry team at Forward and will plan, participate in, and/or lead in a
variety of ministry settings. This internship is more than just running kids
camps, it is designed so you will grow in Christ, seek to glorify God with
your life and future pursuits, and be challenged to share the gospel. You
will learn valuable skills as you grow in trusting God, working with a team,
planning, and hard work. If you are interested in a rewarding and
challenging summer this may be the position for you.
Requirements:
You must be a person who loves Jesus, loves the gospel, has a servant heart,
is hard working, enjoys working with kids, works well in a team, loves the
local church, is ready for an amazing summer and is ready to make it the best
summer possible for others.
Pass a vulnerable sector police check
Be in agreement with Forward Baptist Church’s statement of beliefs and
policies
Health and Safety Training
The following certificate training will be provided to summer employees if
required:
First Aid and CPR training
Ontario: Supervisor health and safety awareness in 5 steps - Certificate
AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) - Certificate
Worker Health and Safety Training - Certificate
Workplace Violence and Harassment Training - Certificate
Supervision and Mentoring:
Meet bi-weekly in person with your direct supervisor for feedback about work.
Meet weekly with church and summer staff for prayer, planning and discussion
of ministry involvement.
Summer Intern and Staff book study
Meet multiple times in the summer with a mentor to provide coaching,
encouragement, and feedback.
Responsibilities:
Summer Camps:
You will be responsible for 3+ summer camps: including ensuring COVID
protocols are in place and followed, planning, recruiting volunteers,
registration of kids, directing, and implementing all aspects of the summer
camp programs. Our camps will focus primarily on youth Grade 6 - 12 this
year.
Jr. Youth Programming (Grade 3 - 6): Assist in the planning and running of
our monthly Jr. Youth events for students in grades 3-6.
Children's Programming: Assist with children’s programming for kids aged 0
- 12 on Sundays and at other times as needed. You will assist in preparing
the children's ministry curriculum for the summer and fall.
Other Ministry Opportunities in the Summer:
Participate in other ministries throughout the summer. These will be shaped
by immediate need and by the gifts and skills that God has given you.
Examples include:Worship Teams, Tech Ministries, leading Bible studies,
discipleship, preaching, outreach, Ministry Appreciation Gala, Beach Hill
Neighbourhood Association events, and our Street Party.
Family and Church wide events and programs:
Support families by providing occasional child minding times at the Church.
Plan family activities we can do as a church outside. Such as a beach day,
scavenger hunt, baseball, outdoor picnic, kite flying/making, frisbee golf
game, Outdoor BBQ, etc.
Planning/Administration:
Bulletin and print material - work with our Communications Director in
designing and producing various print materials. Ex. bulletins, postcards,
large signs, etc.
Help with general office administration as needed. Ex, answering phones,
doors, helping with mail, photocopying, etc.
Programs we use: G-Suite, Easy Worship, Church Management Software,
Publisher, Illustrator. (Training will be provided as needed.)
Additional duties and responsibilities as needed
For additional info or to send resume with cover letter: Contact: Aaron
Woodhouse, 647-230-8915 or aaron [at] forwardbaptist [dot] com
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed
will be contacted.