Community of Faith Stewardship Support Mid-Western Southern Ontario, Philanthropy Unit

The Philanthropy Unit of The United Church of Canada is seeking an individual to fill the role of Community of Faith Stewardship Support, Mid-Western Southern Ontario on a full-time basis (35 hrs/wk.) for a 2-year term.

Job Number: 22-52

Opening Date: May 27, 2022
Closing Date: June 7, 2022

The Philanthropy Unit of The United Church of Canada is seeking an individual to fill the role of Community of Faith Stewardship Support, Mid-Western Southern Ontario on a full-time basis (35 hrs/wk.) for a 2-year term.

The General Council Office supports the mission and ministry of the communities of faith and regional councils.  It is the denominational expression of The United Church of Canada, working ecumenically and in global partnership. The United Church of Canada is committed to our intercultural context, living in right relations with the Indigenous Church, anti-racism and equity, and French Ministries. Within this context, The Philanthropy Unit is responsible for raising gifts for Mission and Service, which is the main source of funding for the ongoing work of The United Church of Canada. The Unit also provides staff support for The United Church of Canada Foundation which is focused on raising funds for the long-term work of the church.

The Community of Faith Stewardship Support staff, as part of the Philanthropy team, provides support to Mission & Service and Congregational Stewardship. They exemplify and model a donor centered approach providing high-level subject matter expertise to the program and to the unit team. The work focuses on delivering the Called to Be The Church: The Journey program.  They are also ambassadors of the Foundation’s giving, granting and investing programs. The Community of Faith Stewardship Support Staff Mid-Western Southern Ontario will:

This 2-year term position is classified as a remote position, working from home but must be available to work from the General Council Office up to 4 times a year. Sitting and viewing a computer screen for long periods, keyboarding/using voice recognition software, intermittent physical activity including sitting, standing and being on the phone for long periods of time. Occasional evening and weekend meetings and travel within the assigned region will be required. Collaboration and partnership with unit staff is key.  They are responsible for their own timetable/work schedule and regular full accountability within the Unit staff team is required.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, experience and ability required.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, The United Church of Canada will provide assistance to employees who request accommodation throughout their employment with United Church of Canada, unless the position is deemed to be a bona fide occupational requirement and/or to the point of undue hardship considering issues of health, safety and cost.

Compensation

Salary will be based on skills and experience, within the category 7 position annual salary range of  $64,016.45 to $85,355.24. Pension and group benefit plans coverage and annual vacation round out this compensation package.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume, quoting the job number to Human Resources,
e-mail: careers@united-church.ca