Junior Youth Ministry Leader

St. Clement’s is a growing community learning to follow Jesus Christ and transforming lives at Yonge & Eglinton in Toronto. In an age of distractions and self-promotion, we seek a deeper rhythm. St. Clement’s is a vibrant, active and inclusive church, with a strong pastoral team, dedicated staff and invested volunteers. To learn more about us visit stclementsto.ca

Ministry Position Title: Junior Youth Ministry Leader

St. Clements is currently seeking a creative and enthusiastic part-time Junior Youth Ministry Leader to deepen community among junior youth (ages 10-14) at St. Clement’s. Through interactive engagement and Christ-centred conversation the Junior Youth Ministry Leader will encourage tweens to explore what learning to follow Jesus looks like for them.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Become a visible presence in the St. Clement’s community
• Facilitate Sunday morning Junior Youth Ministry
• Assist with intergenerational worship services
• Encourage participation from junior youth within the parish community through worship, volunteer ministry roles, and special events
• Facilitate opportunities for social connection among junior youth (monthly events)
• Coordinate volunteer participation for Junior Youth programming
• Cultivate healthy and supportive partnerships with parents
• Participate fully as an active member of the staff team
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• A baptized follower of Jesus who worships regularly with a church community
• Passionate about fostering faith formation among youth
• A person with initiative who is able to network and respond creatively to the needs of junior youth within the parish
• Experience working with junior youth
• Ability to engage with junior youth from diverse backgrounds and a willingness to openly explore questions with junior youth
• Ability to organize, plan and implement opportunities for connection
• Passionate about leadership development
• Strong communications skills
• Excited about collaborating with a strong team

Terms:

• Position runs through academic calendar year: September - June
• We welcome student applications (over the age of 18)
• Salary: $17.60/hr
• 30-40 hours per month, with a focus on Sunday mornings (apx 5hrs), mid week prep and staff connection (apx 2-3hrs) and monthly evening events (apx 5hrs). However, due to the nature of the work, some weeks will involve more hours, which will be balanced with fewer hours other weeks. The most concentrated periods of work are Advent/Christmas, Lent/Holy Week, and September.
• This position works closely with our Youth & Children’s Minister and our Associate Rector.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to the Associate Rector at hr@stclementsto.ca.

The application deadline is Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as received. We thank all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. St. Clement’s is committed to an equitable and inclusive workplace, seeking to foster and support a broadly diverse staff and community.