Divisional Youth Administrative Coordinator
About the role
Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Divisional Youth Administrative Coordinator actively supports the mission, goals, and operational effectiveness of the Divisional Youth Department by providing comprehensive administrative, organizational, and logistical support for youth ministries, camps, events, leadership development, and divisional initiatives. The incumbent performs general office administrative duties while serving as the primary administrative support to the Divisional Youth Secretary (DYS) and Youth Department.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative leadership to the Divisional Youth Secretary and Youth Department, preparing high-quality documents, reports, presentations, and ministry resources that support effective decision-making and ministry delivery.
- Manage departmental communications, including overseeing the shared inbox and ensuring timely, accurate responses and redirection of inquiries.
- Maintain accurate records, statistical data, activity logs, and reporting systems to support accountability, compliance, and strategic planning across youth and camping ministries.
- Coordinate end-to-end logistics for divisional youth events, conferences, retreats, leadership trainings, and outreach initiatives to ensure seamless execution and strong participant experiences.
- Oversee event and camp registration processes, payment tracking, and participant communications to ensure efficient administration and positive stakeholder engagement.
- Develop and distribute clear, compelling promotional and informational materials to increase awareness and participation in children’s and youth initiatives.
- Support the implementation of divisional and territorial youth strategies, contributing to aligned, mission-focused ministry outcomes.
- Coordinate leadership development resources and training support for ministry units, strengthening local capacity and volunteer effectiveness.
- Administer camping ministry operations, including camper records, staff documentation, compliance tracking, onboarding materials, and program reporting.
- Facilitate post-event and post-camp follow-up processes, enabling effective connections between ministry units and children, youth, and families for ongoing engagement.
Working Conditions:
- Office-based work environment at Divisional Headquarters
- Occasional evening and weekend work required during major events and camp season
- Periodic travel may be required for camps, events, and divisional youth initiatives
- Summer season may require increased workload related to camping ministries
Education and Experience Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Office Administration, Business Administration, Ministry, or related field (preferred)
- Minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience
- Experience working with children, youth, or camp ministries is an asset
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases, and digital communication tools
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- High attention to detail and confidentiality
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and within a team environment
- Adaptable, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
- Passion for children and youth ministry and spiritual development
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $18.05 to $22.56 with a maximum of $27.07.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Divisional Youth Administrative Coordinator
About the role
Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Divisional Youth Administrative Coordinator actively supports the mission, goals, and operational effectiveness of the Divisional Youth Department by providing comprehensive administrative, organizational, and logistical support for youth ministries, camps, events, leadership development, and divisional initiatives. The incumbent performs general office administrative duties while serving as the primary administrative support to the Divisional Youth Secretary (DYS) and Youth Department.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative leadership to the Divisional Youth Secretary and Youth Department, preparing high-quality documents, reports, presentations, and ministry resources that support effective decision-making and ministry delivery.
- Manage departmental communications, including overseeing the shared inbox and ensuring timely, accurate responses and redirection of inquiries.
- Maintain accurate records, statistical data, activity logs, and reporting systems to support accountability, compliance, and strategic planning across youth and camping ministries.
- Coordinate end-to-end logistics for divisional youth events, conferences, retreats, leadership trainings, and outreach initiatives to ensure seamless execution and strong participant experiences.
- Oversee event and camp registration processes, payment tracking, and participant communications to ensure efficient administration and positive stakeholder engagement.
- Develop and distribute clear, compelling promotional and informational materials to increase awareness and participation in children’s and youth initiatives.
- Support the implementation of divisional and territorial youth strategies, contributing to aligned, mission-focused ministry outcomes.
- Coordinate leadership development resources and training support for ministry units, strengthening local capacity and volunteer effectiveness.
- Administer camping ministry operations, including camper records, staff documentation, compliance tracking, onboarding materials, and program reporting.
- Facilitate post-event and post-camp follow-up processes, enabling effective connections between ministry units and children, youth, and families for ongoing engagement.
Working Conditions:
- Office-based work environment at Divisional Headquarters
- Occasional evening and weekend work required during major events and camp season
- Periodic travel may be required for camps, events, and divisional youth initiatives
- Summer season may require increased workload related to camping ministries
Education and Experience Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Office Administration, Business Administration, Ministry, or related field (preferred)
- Minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience
- Experience working with children, youth, or camp ministries is an asset
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases, and digital communication tools
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- High attention to detail and confidentiality
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and within a team environment
- Adaptable, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
- Passion for children and youth ministry and spiritual development
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $18.05 to $22.56 with a maximum of $27.07.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.