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About the Role

Karis Disability Services is seeking a Church & Community Engagement Manager to strengthen relationships with churches across Canada, lead the Family Camp ministry, and champion belonging for people with disabilities and their families. This role provides leadership to faith-based engagement initiatives by developing church partnerships, supporting volunteers and local leaders, coordinating Family Camp and Christian Network activities, and building pathways that strengthen communities of belonging across Canada.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and ongoing development of Karis' Family Camp strategy.
Support the planning and successful delivery of Family Camp programs across Canada.
Recruit, equip, mentor, and support Family Camp leaders, church champions, volunteers, and planning teams.
Develop tools, resources, and best practices to ensure consistent and effective camp experiences.
Foster meaningful connections between participants, families, churches, and community partners.
Identify and develop relationships with camp facilities that align with accessibility, operational, and faith-based requirements.
Collect and share stories, outcomes, and feedback that demonstrate program impact.
Lead church engagement and Christian Network initiatives nationally and regionally.
Build and strengthen relationships with churches, pastors, denominational leaders, Christian schools, ministries, camps, and faith-based organizations.
Equip staff, volunteers, and church leaders with tools that support disability inclusion and belonging.
Coordinate learning cohorts, communities of practice, and engagement opportunities.
Represent Karis at churches, conferences, ministry events, and community gatherings.
Track partnerships, engagement activities, and opportunities using approved relationship management systems.
Serve as a key connection point between Family Camp initiatives, Christian Network activities, and the broader Engagement & Partnerships team.
Collaborate with Communications & Marketing on storytelling, promotion, and resource development.
Work with Fundraising to support grant applications, donor engagement, sponsorship opportunities, and impact reporting.
Maintain systems for relationship tracking, reporting, and outcome measurement.
Prepare reports, proposals, and strategic updates that demonstrate program impact and effectiveness.
Identify opportunities, challenges, and resource needs and provide recommendations to leadership.
Model and uphold Karis Disability Services' Christian Faith Foundation and Statement of Faith.
Promote disability theology, belonging-focused resources, and faith-based learning opportunities.
Develop and steward strategic partnerships within Christian communities.
Represent Karis with theological awareness, humility, and a commitment to the dignity and gifts of people with disabilities.

Requirements

Five years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
Experience working with churches, Christian ministries, or faith-based organizations.
Experience leading volunteers, programs, projects, or community initiatives.
Experience promoting disability inclusion and fostering communities of belonging.
Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
Knowledge of Christian ministry, church engagement, disability inclusion, and belonging-centered practices.
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Frequent travel across Canada, including overnight stays.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for camps, volunteer gatherings, church engagements, and special events.
Ability to attend and actively participate in Family Camp activities and community events.

Skills

Faith-based engagement
Church partnerships
Volunteer support
Community engagement
Family Camp coordination
Christian Network activities
Relationship building
Stakeholder engagement
Disability inclusion
Community building
Strategic thinking
Problem-solving
Reporting
Storytelling
Resource development

Location

Waterloo
London
Toronto
Huntsville/Sudbury
Peterborough/Durham
Ottawa
Saskatoon
Remote

Work Type

Full-Time
Permanent
40 hours/week

Experience Level

Five years of progressively responsible leadership experience

Education Level

Degree or diploma in Theology, Ministry, Community Development, Disability Studies, Human Services, Leadership, or a related field.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Salary/Compensations

$34.68 - $39.14 hourly

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Plan
4 weeks vacation
Employee and Family Assistance Plan
Mentorship
Training
Career development
Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

Since 1965, Karis Disability Services has supported people with developmental disabilities and their families, promoting communities where everybody belongs.
Driven by Christian faith values, Karis serves over 1,500 people annually across Ontario and Saskatchewan, supporting them wholistically.
Karis' global work impacts over 300,000 people across 70 communities in six countries.
Learn more about Karis Disability Services at www.karis.org.

Equal Opportunity

At Karis Disability Services we strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
We remain dedicated to meeting all provincial human rights, accessibility, and employment standards.
We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities, consistent with our Accessibility Policies and the AODA.
Please let us know if you require accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.