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Youth Unlimited Greater Vancouver Job Board

Youth and Program Worker – Jesters Theatre

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Mission, British Columbia, Canada .
full-time . August 28, 2023

Description

Job Title: Youth and Program Worker – Jesters Theatre
Reports to: Jesters Theatre Director  
Classification: Full-time (40 hours/week), Salary (fundraising required)
Location: Mission, BC  

About Youth Unlimited
Flowing out of the mission of Jesus, Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited 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: www.youthunlimited.com.

General Description
Jesters Theatre is a safe place to love theatre.
The goals of Jesters are to provide a safe place…
…to learn about and experience the love of Christ
…for developing leaders to grow
…for personal expression through the performing arts
…to engage in and give back to the broader community
…to belong and be celebrated

Working Conditions
  • Walking alongside young people from a variety of backgrounds, life experiences and acting capabilities.
  • Work with a team of staff and volunteers
  • Developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with community partners and networks through collaboration and promotion
  • Flexible work schedule depending on show times and practices.
  • Supervision and feedback: Regular meetings with supervisor

What must the candidate possess to thrive in the position?
  • Have a passion for creativity and theatre
  • Are a gatherer; a person who can get people excited to get involved in our community
  • Are a creative, entrepreneurial leader
  • Are outgoing, self-motivated, and have high people skills; able to work within a team atmosphere yet can crush it solo
  • Have excellent problem-solving, organizational and communication skills
  • Able to communicate with a diverse group of people, with a wide variety of experiences and socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Have lived experience, or deep knowledge of poverty and oppression
  • Participate in the Christian faith

Compensation
To be determined

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