Positions Available:

• Career Opportunity for a Community Outreach Professional (full-time)

• Occasional Event Supervisor (Evenings and Weekends)

Career Opportunity for a Community Outreach Professional

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

• Salary range of $55,000 to $65,000 per year

• Pension and benefits

Are you committed to community outreach? Looking for an opportunity to take part in an exciting new initiative? Runnymede United Church supports refugee initiatives, food security, families in underdeveloped nations and local community connections. We are now embarking on an expansion of our commitment to community outreach development and engagement; looking to build and invest in a community-based set of initiatives in our neighbourhoods to address hunger, social isolation, justice, and inclusion and to create a higher level of congregational, volunteer and community engagement.  We call these CODE initiatives.

We are seeking a Community Outreach Development and Engagement (CODE) Programs Leader. The position will have responsibility for our Outreach Programs Support and Volunteer Engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with the CODE Committee Chair, church members, community volunteers and ministerial staff to offer leadership, organization, guidance and hands-on work for our CODE initiatives. Responsibilities will include, helping to develop an outreach strategy, organizing and supporting CODE committee meetings, creating CODE communication messages and materials, gathering insights into community needs, managing partnership relationships, assisting with grant applications and building and leading a volunteer engagement and care program.

This a full-time position, at 37.5 hours a week, at a salary in the range of $55,000 to $65,000 depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant, plus full United Church of Canada pension and benefits. Hours of work will be agreed upon, but it will include the core hours of 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday to Friday, on-site at our Runnymede Campus, and will include some evening meetings.  The successful candidate will also be expected to attend at least two Sunday morning church worship services a month in order to connect with congregation members.

If you are interested in this position, you will have:

• experience in paid and volunteer community development and organization;

• work experience in not-for-profit organizations or faith communities;

• experience in outreach and social justice related work;

• experience in motivating and working with volunteers at scale;

• strong oral and written communication skills;

• strong organizational skills;

• demonstrated initiative and energy for building and growing programs .

Please send a cover letter illustrating the above, as well as your current CV to applications@runnymedeunited.org. We regret that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

Runnymede United Church abides by all equal opportunity employment standards. We will contact only those applicants selected for an interview.

Here is the complete position description: CODE Programs Leader Position Description.

Occasional Event Supervisor (Evenings & Weekends)

Runnymede United Church is located on Runnymede Road one block north of Bloor St. W in West Toronto. Our church is often rented for groups who meet in the building and for events such as concerts. We need people to work as occasional Event Supervisors. The position would be suitable for a responsible adult who could interact with tenants and church guests, unlock/lock the building, operate the elevator, execute the fire safety plan, and keep the rented parts of the building and washrooms clean and tidy. Candidates should be physically fit, possess clear spoken English and have good client service skills.

 Qualifications:

• After a provided orientation and training session, candidates must be able to demonstrate:

  • Knowledge of the Runnymede United Church main building and Jewitt Hall, the Fire Safety plan, the security system and other safety protocols.

  • Knowledge of location of caretaking supplies and basic use of mops, vacuums and  washroom re-supply materials.

  • Familiarity with elevator operation.

• Good spoken English and comfortable working with people.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet, greet, & act as a liaison between the church and rental groups while they are on site. Work toward a high quality of customer service & resolve any conflicts that arise.

• Unlock & lock the church and interior doors and turn the security alarm off and on.

• Operate the elevator for accessibility requirements, if needed

• Ensure no unauthorized people enter the building & ensure groups are only using the spaces they have booked.

• Ensure renters are following normal health & safety protocols which include no alcohol, no smoking and operating in a safe manner).

• Maintain the physical space, ensuring a safe, clean, and functional environment.

• Ensure groups know which washrooms to use. Inspect washrooms periodically to make sure they are clean & tidy, that no water is left running and supplies are replaced as needed.

• Make sure groups tidy up after themselves . Do a walk-through with organizers before and after events to ensure everything is as it should be.

• Monitor behavior, ensure groups are respecting the space and others in the building, and behaving in an appropriate manner.

• Provide leadership and respond in any emergency situations, including fire alarms.

• Ensure all lights are turned off after group leaves and all doors are locked

Pay

• Pay is $25 per hour for events supervised. Not eligible for benefits.

• Hours vary per event, but each shift is a minimum of two hours.

People who are interested please email eventsupervisor@runnymedeunited.church.

Runnymede United Church is an Affirming Ministry and an equal opportunity employer.