Programs Coordinator

Organization: Aurora United Church (AUC)

Position Type: Part-time, 8-month contract

Wage Range: Top 23.08

Program Year: November 2026 - June 2027

Location: Aurora, Ontario

Position Summary

Aurora United Church is seeking a part-time Programs Coordinator to develop, implement, and manage inclusive social outreach and youth engagement programs for the congregation and the wider Aurora community. This integrated role will support fellowship, increase participation across age groups, and establish a sustainable youth group program as AUC transitions into its new church building on Yonge

Street.

Responsibilities Include

- Establishing and overseeing a weekly youth group program that supports leadership

development, mentorship, faith-based learning, service, teamwork, and personal growth.
- Engaging and providing support to youth and volunteers involved in planned youth

activities.
- Working with church staff, volunteers, parents, congregants, and community partners to

ensure developed youth programs are safe, welcoming, accessible, and aligned with AUC’s mission.
- Planning and delivering a year-end social program that brings congregants, seniors,

families, youth, and any of our Aurorean neighbours together in celebration of community.
- Maintaining program records of activities, attendance information, volunteer lists, etc.
- Communicate and promote youth programs to encourage participation and raise

awareness of AUC’s role as a welcoming community hub.
- Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements in report format based on





participant feedback and community needs
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that fosters belonging, resilience,

positive peer relationships, and active participation across generations.

Qualifications and Skills

- High School
- Experience coordinating community, congregational, youth, social service, educational,

or nonprofit programs.
- Strong organizational, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work respectfully with youth, seniors, families, volunteers, and

diverse community members.
- Knowledge of youth engagement, mentorship, leadership development, outreach, or

faith-based programming is an asset.
- Comfort working collaboratively with church leadership, staff, parents, congregants, and

external partners
- .A satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check is a condition of employment.What Success Looks Like
- A sustainable youth group program that attracts and retains young people at AUC.
- An inclusive church year-end (June 2027) social event that brings congregants, seniors,

families, youth, and any of our Aurorean neighbours together in celebration of community.




- Provide year-end feedback on program effectiveness and recommendations for

improvements based on participant feedback, community needs, and observations.

Hours of Work

Approximately 10 hours a week (flexible.) Hybrid work.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the role of Programs Coordinator to:

[email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Aurora United Church is committed to creating a protected, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all. We encourage applications from people of all ages who share these values and are excited to support community connections across generations.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Aurora United Church will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you are contacted regarding this competition and you require disability related accommodations, please inform us.

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy. All personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $18.68-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 10.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aurora, ON L4G 1L9

📌 Programs Coordinator - Youth (Aurora)
🏢 Aurora United Church
📍 Aurora