Location: Prairie Presbyterian - Winnipeg, MB
Job Type: Part-Time - 15 hours per week
Reports To: Session of Prairie Presbyterian Church
Start Date: August or September 2026
Position Summary
Prairie Presbyterian Church is seeking a passionate and spiritually grounded Youth Ministry Leader to lead and disciple middle school and high school students in their faith journey. This individual will create a welcoming, Christ-centered environment where youth can grow spiritually, build meaningful relationships, and become active members of the church community.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, mentor, and leader with a heart for young people. They also will have the ability to communicate well with parents, care-givers, and the overall church membership, ensuring that the youth ministry is connected to the whole church.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and lead regular events, outings, and small group gatherings on evenings and some Sundays
Build relationships with youth and provide spiritual guidance and mentorship
Recruit, train, and support volunteers and leaders
Encourage youth participation in church worship and service opportunities
Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment
Collaborate with church staff and leadership on ministry goals and events
Qualifications/Preferred Qualities
Strong personal Christian faith
Agreement with Prairie's Belonging statement and the Presbyterian Church in Canada's basic theology
Experience working with youth in a church, ministry, or educational setting
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to connect with and mentor teenagers from diverse backgrounds
Degree or working towards a degree in the field of theology, ministry or education would be an asset
Energetic and relational personality
Willingness to lead some aspects of worship
Experience with social media and digital outreach
Strong teamwork and volunteer development skills
The ideal person would be creative, flexible, and a problem solver
Non-judgemental and accepting approach to working with teens
Compensation
$25-$35/hour depending on experience
3 weeks vacation
How to Apply
Please submit the following:
Resume
Cover letter
Contact information for three references
Applications can be sent to:
Rev. Matt Brough
matt@prairiechurch.ca
A Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check must be completed upon hiring and every three years afterwards
About Prairie Presbyterian Church
See prairiechurch.ca
An excerpt from our “You Belong” Statement:
We believe in Jesus Christ, whose life, teachings, death, resurrection, and reign reveal God’s work of reconciliation, healing, and wholeness. We believe in God’s Spirit, the Holy Spirit, who is active in the world and in peoples’ lives. We believe that we are called to watch for and participate in what God is doing in bringing about the flourishing of life for all people.
We seek to be people of joy and hope, and wish to see all people, of every ethnicity, age, gender, and sexuality, lead free, full, and beautiful lives. We acknowledge that each person’s path is unique, and we strive to support one another on the journey, guided by the Spirit and by what we read together in the Scriptures. For us, church is Christ together with his people, and all are welcome.