Position Description

UrbanPromise Toronto is a non-profit organization that commits to a 20-year journey with a child and their family. Our Mission is to REACH children in Toronto Community Housing with the love of Jesus, and RAISE them into leaders, who RESTORE their community.

UrbanPromise Toronto is seeking ONE full-time Leadership Development Coordinator to lead community ministry at one of UPT’s program sites - Camp Hope located at 52 Cataraqui Crescent, Scarborough, ON M1L 1N7.

The ideal candidate will be a dedicated Christ-follower who has a passion to disciple and develop young leaders from ages 14-25 to serve their community.

Responsibilities

• Establish and cultivate relationships with youth ages 14- 25 from Toronto Community Housing.
• Implement a leadership development curriculum and leadership assessment of youth.
• Coordinate workshops on post-education & career planning, financial literacy, resume writing, and interviewing.
• Collaborate with UPT staff to plan, execute and support UPT programs, including fundraisers.
• Train and coach volunteers and employed young leaders to serve in UPT programs.
• Coordinate mental health support through partnering organizations.
• Plan and lead experiential learning retreats, trips, and mission trip. Occasional weekend availability required.
• Build an Alumni network providing opportunities to be mentors to our young leader and serve their community.
• Maintain local partnerships with Churches, community agencies and organizations.

Qualifications

• A deep personal relationship to Jesus and member of a local church.
• Agreement to UPT Statement of Faith, Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• 2-3 years’ experience and/or education related to leadership development training and discipleship.
• Effective skills in planning, leading and organizing small and large groups activities and programs.
• Comfortable sharing the gospel, planning, and leading bible lessons.
• Confident in building relationships.
• Able to work well independently and in a team setting.

Pay/Compensation

• $42,000/year. Faith based support raising model. Successful candidate is required to raise prayer and financial support.
• Job Type: Full-time
• Expected hours: 40 per week
• Benefits: Paid time off, Dental/Vision/Extended Health Care/Life Insurance, on-site parking, casual dress
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, weekends as required for youth workshops/retreats
• Ability to commute to Ministry site and Head Office
• Licence/Certification: Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) required

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to hr@urbanpromise.com by June 11, 2025.