Job Description
Child Worker—Summer Program Coordinator
Job Category: Children, Youth, and Outreach
Employment Type: Full-time (30 hours a week, including Sundays)
Contract Dates: May 11 – July 13, 2026
Wage: $17.60/hour
Positions Available: 2
Overview
Glencairn Church is seeking two youth or young adults to plan and prepare our summer children’s programming. This role provides hands‑on experience in program planning, leadership development, and community engagement while contributing to a structured, supportive environment for children.
This vital role supports the needs within our community by planning and launching a four-week, full-day summer camp. This position involves intensive program preparation during May and June, followed by coordinating and training a team to ensure a smooth start in July. The role offers a dynamic opportunity to gain experience in program management, curriculum development, community outreach, and team ministry within a non-profit environment.
The successful candidates will work under the supervision of the Youth Pastor and will play a key role in planning and delivering Sunday children’s programming and a summer day camp for children in our community.
Participants in this role will gain experience in:
- Program planning and development
- Leadership and teamwork
- Communication and community outreach
- Engagement strategies with school-aged children
- Time management and event logistics
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing age‑appropriate summer programming, games, and activities
- Plan and organize a week‑long community day camp for approximately 80 children
- Help create daily schedules, activity rotations, and curriculum materials
- Support the day‑to‑day operation of summer programming
- Assist with outreach and promotion to encourage community participation
- Coordinate logistics such as room setup, decorations, snacks, and group organization
- Support Sunday children’s programming throughout the summer
- Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers
- Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all participants and their families
Desired Experience and Skills
- Must embrace the Confession of Faith of the Mennonite Brethren Church
- Experience working with children in a ministry context
- Experience working with volunteers or diverse groups
- Experience in helping organize events or programs
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Takes initiative and works collaboratively in a team environment
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- A valid vulnerable sector check will be required
Eligibility
As this position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program, candidates must be:
- Between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
- A Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or someone who has been officially given refugee protection in Canada
- Be legally allowed to work in Canada, and have a valid social insurance number (SIN)
Application and Contact Information
We are accepting applications, and interviews begin the week of April 27. In your cover letter, tell us what your favourite animal is and why.
Submit a resume and cover letter to Pastor Richard Martens at search@glencairn.ca or click the Apply Now button to apply through email.
At Glencairn Church, individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected, as well as responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve.
Applicants may contact us by email or phone to discuss accessibility needs. If you have questions about accessibility or accommodations in the workplace or during the hiring process, please email or call Pastor Richard Martens at 519.579.8741.
About the Canada Summer Jobs Program
This position is made possible by the Canada Summer Jobs program, which is “program under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), [which] helps youth aged 15 to 30 gain paid summer work experience and develop skills for the job market, [and] provides wage subsidies to employers from not-for-profit organizations, the public sector, and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees, to create quality experiences for youth.”