About the Frontiers Team
The Frontiers Team is home to a diverse group of established ministries, spread across the GTA, each composed of 1-2 staff members. Also acting as a ministry incubator, Frontiers is a place where ministries that are new to YU find support and structure as they grow into self-sustaining programs.
The Assistant to the Frontiers Team will enhance the effectiveness and capacity of the Frontiers Team Leader by providing administrative and strategic support. Additionally, to enhance the impact of Frontiers Team ministries by providing support for tasks and initiatives as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Scheduling: Coordinate logistics, preparation, and follow-up for Frontiers Team leader’s meetings, organizing schedules and overseeing any required hospitality.
- Special Projects: Oversee logistics and administrative support for special projects of the Frontiers Team Leader and those of the Frontiers staff with approval of the Frontiers Team Leader.
- Communication: Assist Frontiers Team leader with internal and external communication including: incoming Frontiers communications and correspondence, liaising and coordinating with the Frontiers Team, other YU staff and external individuals and groups.
- Tracking, Reporting & Records: Assist in research and preparation of various reports, track plan completion and action items from meetings and oversee management of Frontiers records.
- Expenses: Prepare Frontiers staff expense requisitions for Frontiers Team Leader approval.
- Staff support: Support the Frontiers team through the provision of staff care (in coordination with the Frontiers Team Leader)
Key Requirements
- A devoted follower of Jesus Christ
- Active participation in a local church body
- Gifted and experienced in administration and project management
- Competent in MS Office and Google Suite
- Warm, personable, and service-oriented
- Skilled in managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Social media experience is an asset
This is a part-time position (15-20 hours/week). The salary of this staff position is determined on a scale based on education and experience and is funded partially on a missionary basis – requiring the successful applicant to fundraise and gather a personal support team for a portion of their salary.
To Apply: Please submit a resumé and cover letter to yuadmin@yugta.ca. Your resumé should note (1) your employment experience; (2) your ministry experience, whether volunteer or paid; and (3) any relevant certification. Your cover letter should include a description of (a) How you would integrate your faith with this role, (b) any related administrative experience you have, and (c) how you might envision your skills and abilities could enhance our ministry effectiveness. (Each response should be 150 - 200 words.)
If you have any further questions, please contact Elim at yuadmin@yugta.ca or (416) 383-1477. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.