Ministry Advancement Coordinator

Title: Ministry Advancement Coordinator
Reports to: Abbotsford Area Director
Area/Department: Abbotsford Youth Unlimited
Classification: 6-month Contract, with the potential to grow into an ongoing
part-time or full-time role if it proves a good fit for both the candidate and the
ministry.

Do you have a heart for vulnerable youth and a passion for seeing them encounter Jesus through genuine relational ministry? Are you energized by connecting people, building partnerships, and helping ministries grow through strong volunteer teams and community engagement? Do you enjoy developing momentum, coordinating opportunities, and inviting others to join meaningful work?

If so, a career with Youth Unlimited may be for you. Our Abbotsford team is hiring a Ministry Advancement Coordinator to strengthen and expand our volunteer base, youth worker team, and network of ministry partners.

About Youth Unlimited
Flowing out of the mission of Jesus, Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited (GVYU) relationally engages in holistic work (physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual) with vulnerable youth in partnership with the church and the community. We care deeply about youth as a whole person and serve youth in many ways, with the relational aspect being the most important. See more at www.youthunlimited.com.

General Description
The Ministry Advancement Coordinator develops and implements a strategy for staff recruitment, volunteer recruitment, and ministry partner development in Abbotsford. This role requires cultivating strong relationships across a wide spectrum of agencies, businesses, organizations, schools, churches, and community partners.

The Coordinator regularly visits Abbotsford YU ministries to gain a deep understanding of team culture, collaborates with the Abbotsford team, and works closely with the GVYU Marketing & Communications team. The goal is to represent Youth Unlimited well, connect people to meaningful opportunities, coordinate recruitment and fundraising events and
campaigns, and foster an environment of momentum and growth. A key aspect of this role is providing chaplain-like relational and spiritual support to ministry partners and volunteers. The Coordinator intentionally invests in their well-being,
offering care, encouragement, and connection that strengthen their long-term engagement with Youth Unlimited.

What must the candidate possess to thrive in the position?

– An active and healthy relationship with Jesus
– A passion to help youth come to know Jesus
– A deep concern for vulnerable youth
– Ability to set goals and see them through
– Strong relational and communication skills
– A willingness to fundraise on behalf of Abbotsford programs and ministries
– Active involvement in a local church
– A good connection to a wide variety of social circles in Abbotsford
– Ability to build and strengthen partnerships across agencies, schools, churches, and organizations

Working Conditions

– Flexible hours and hybrid work locations
– Personalized job description and significant collaboration with staff
– Part of a supportive team environment
– Personal prayer days and optional spiritual retreats
– Ongoing leadership development
– Some weekend and evening work
– Regular connection with Abbotsford ministries and GVYU Marketing/Communications

Youth Unlimited salaries are set by our Board of Directors, with frontline salaries at the upper levels of industry standards. Staff also receive strong organizational support, and our average staff retention is over 10 years.

As part of this role, you will build a team of ministry partners who support Abbotsford Youth Unlimited through prayer and financial giving. This includes raising funds for the Abbotsford ministry as a whole, from which your salary and related expenses are provided.
Training, coaching, and resources are available to help you thrive in this aspect of ministry. This role helps expand the ministry partner base that supports Abbotsford Youth Unlimited, contributing to the long-term sustainability of both the ministry and this position.