JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A “55+ PROGRAM COORDINATOR”

ST. MARK’S UNITED CHURCH, SAINT JOHN, NB

Job Description Summary

The St. Mark’s United Church 55+ Program Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating and overseeing programs and activities that contribute to the physical, social, mental and spiritual well-being of those in the congregation and wider community aged approximately 55+.

Primary Responsibilities include:

  • Devising, planning, supporting and leading programs and events that would be of interest to congregational members and those in the wider community, including workshops and classes on a variety of subjects, as well as some selected social activities
  • Reaching out to other groups, organizations, congregational committees and neighbouring churches to explore joint programming opportunities
  • Communicating regularly with the Seniors Adult Ministry (SAM) Group, and other existing church bodies
  • Recruiting and hiring appropriately skilled and trained leaders to offer specific programs 
  • Facilitating and leading some activities and workshops
  • Ensuring events and activities are well planned, organized and resourced
  • Researching new ideas for programs and activities
  • Regularly advertising and promoting events and initiatives to raise awareness and encourage participation
  • Communicating regularly with participants to gather feedback and improve activities
  • Managing budgets and resources for programs and activities
  • Working closely and collegially with other church staff

Qualifications and Skills

  • Creative, resourceful and energetic, with strong interpersonal skills 
  • Demonstrated initiative, reliability, flexibility and sound judgment
  • Excellent written and oral communication abilities
  • Previous experience in programming and activity planning  
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge and experience specific to churches is a definite asset
  • Possess the digital skills to manage all aspects of the program

Job Requirements

  • Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Check

Terms and Condition

  • This is a new 1 year, 520 hour contract position, with a possibility of renewal.  There is no existing template for this job – the hours are flexible – so there is lots of room for creativity and initiative.  We expect these programs and activities will be offered between September 2025 and May 2026, and hope to have a coordinator in place by June 2025 so that some program planning can take place before September. 
  • Salary: $25/hour
  • The Coordinator will report to the Minister, and be accountable to the congregation’s Ministry and Personnel (M & P) Committee.
  • The Coordinator will submit a monthly written report to the St. Mark’s Board.

Applications

  • Deadline for applications: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
  • Applications can be sent to:

St. Mark’s United Church

50 Dexter Drive

Saint John, New Brunswick. E2M 4M4

Attention: 55+ Committee

      Or via email: stmarksunitedchurch@nb.aibn.com

Attention: 55+ Committee