Child/Youth Worker

Overview

Summary:
The Child and Youth Worker supports the delivery of structured, safe, and inclusive programming for children and youth, up to Grade 7 students. The role focuses on technical skill development, planning and event operations, digital communication, and community service implementation. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping children and youth grow in their faith and feel a deep sense of belonging within the church community. It’s well-suited for an individual who is relational, dependable, and eager to learn, with a heart to serve both behind the scenes and in front-facing ministry. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to develop workplace skills while actively contributing to a vibrant and growing church environment.

We hope to provide our intern with the opportunity to tailor the role to his/her desired interests and career goals. Final details and dates to be confirmed with applicant.

Working Relationships: Reports to the Family Ministries Pastor
To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter directly to Shelley Petrunia at
office@pacificcommunity.ca. While we’re grateful for all our applicants, only candidates
selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Child and Youth Worker Intern will perform the following tasks:
• Organize and prepare materials for children and youth programming
• Assist with setup and teardown of classrooms and activity areas as required
• Operate basic audio/visual equipment for program delivery and events
• Track attendance and participation of children and youth
• Enter and maintain accurate program records using internal software systems
• Create and schedule digital content for social media platforms
• Design basic digital graphics and promotional materials
• Assist with editing short video clips for outreach and program promotion
• Support planning, decorating, prepping and delivery of summer Kids Camp and
other special events throughout the summer
• Help maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for participants
• Assist staff with research and development of age-appropriate programming
• Prepare schedules, task lists, and event documentation
• Follow all workplace safety and child protection procedures
Mount Currie Missions Trip
• Prepare an outdoor campsite for an outreach program for Indigenous youth
• Build relationships with outreach team and local partners
• Run errands to prepare for any service initiatives
Other Duties as Required

What You’ll Gain
• One-on-one ministry mentorship opportunities and growth meetings
• Hands-on experience in event planning and execution, and leadership
• Leadership experience working with teams and volunteers
• Opportunities to work with people from all age groups
• Professional development including: workplace conduct, delegation and task
prioritization, and conflict resolution
• Advance your communication and technical skills
• Practical ministry experience and a reference letter upon completion

Abilities
Preferred, but not required:
• Experience serving in church ministry or kids camp environments
• Passionate about encouraging and mentoring the next generation
• Strong people skills
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration abilities
• Comfortable working in changing environments (indoor/outdoor, loud/quiet, team/solo)
• Positive and flexible attitude
• Alignment with the church’s mission and outreach values

Qualifications and/or Skills Required
• Must be ages 15-30 (Canada Summer Jobs Requirement)
• Must be eligible to work in Canada according to BC legislation and regulations
• Must agree with PCC’s Statement of Faith (“What We Believe” as listed on the website)
and additional documents required for those serving at PCC.