Position Description

The Church of St. Timothy is a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming Christian community in North Toronto. We are a parish that is rooted in, and seeks to sustain and reflect, the Anglican tradition. We are committed to living our faith in Jesus Christ through open hearts, open minds, and open arms.

St. Timothy is currently inviting applications for an internship in Children, Youth, and Community ministry. The internship will begin no later than August 2025, and an earlier commencement is also possible.

This is a part time position, with hours to be determined based on the experience, qualifications, and interests of the applicant. The term will be for one year, and is renewable at the end of that period.

The applicant will need to be present and available at St. Timothy on Sunday mornings. The work schedule during the week is flexible, and may be determined in consultation with the applicant upon hiring.

This internship will provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to explore and develop an interest in working with families and/or communities, particularly in the context of Christian ministry. There will be opportunities to collaborate with, and be mentored by, the clergy and staff of St. Timothy.

We hope to identify an applicant who will join our team of staff and volunteers in continuing to develop a safe, friendly, nurturing, and welcoming environment at St. Timothy for our families and local community. This position requires working closely with the staff, volunteers, and parents of the children and youth. Energetic, friendly, and collaborative engagement with all these constituencies is strongly encouraged!

Please feel free to contact the Rev. Irina Dubinsky by email at priest@sttimothy.ca with any questions that you may have about this internship.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Children’s Church (under 12 years of age):
  • Oversee children during the 10 a.m. service prior to their dismissal for children’s church.
  • Assist in coordinating the participation of children in the service (procession and recession, Scripture reading, etc.).
  • Coordinate with third-party providers of children’s church activities (art, music, cooking, etc.)
  • Collaborate with the pastoral staff to organize special events such as a Christmas pageant, and other activities during Easter, Pentecost, etc.
• Youth Ministry (12 years and over):
  • Work with the pastoral staff to lead our youth in an age-appropriate Christian education curriculum on Sunday mornings.
  • Coordinate communications between youth, families, and the pastoral staff.
  • Organize youth activities outside of our Sunday services (social, sports, etc.).
• Community Ministry:
  • Work with staff and volunteers in planning, maintaining, and growing the community garden at St Timothy.
  • Explore and develop other ways to meaningfully engage with our local community.

Relevant Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• A committed Christian with a background of active participation in a faith community.
• An adult over 18 years of age who is in the midst of, or has already completed, post-secondary education.
• Prior experience in working with children and/or youth would be an asset, but is not required.
• Creative abilities of various kinds would be assets, including experience in art, music, drama, dance, etc.
• In accordance with the municipal and denominational regulations, a background check is necessary in order to work with minors and other vulnerable groups.

Application Process:

• Interested applicants are invited to submit applications at their earliest convenience. This position will remain open until it is filled.
• To apply, please email the following to priest@sttimothy.ca:
  • A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position.
  • A current resume.
  • A short statement describing your background and engagement in the Christian faith.
  • Three references and their contact information.