Community Engagement Coordinator Full Time NEW

We are seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator who is collaborative and community-minded, serving as a connector between existing outreach ministries, church staff, the congregation, and community partners. The Community Engagement Coordinator will help build capacity within existing New Life Community Church (NLCC) ministries, help develop new outreach opportunities, and support increased engagement between the church and the growing neighbourhood community.

Position Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) on-going.
Location: On site, Burnaby, BC
Supervision: The Senior Pastor is the day-to-day supervisor as well as functional and spiritual support for the Coordinator.
Accountability: The incumbent’s employment terms and conditions as well as accountability path are overseen by the Personnel Committee, with input from the Senior Pastor.
Compensation: $55,000 – $60,000 per year.

Responsibilities:

• Provide mentorship and direction for NLCC members to engage in community ministry.
• With current ministry leaders, regularly assess existing outreach ministries and explore new opportunities to increase discipleship potential.
• Engage with guest users of NLCC facilities to develop connections and opportunities for discipleship support.
• Develop a robust understanding of the community around NLCC and develop appropriate responses to community needs.
• Create healthy connections with nearby ministries: identify existing ministries, establish mutual awareness, explore and develop mutual outreach opportunities.
• Facilitate outward focused prayer activities to practice faith and expectancy in God’s work in the neighbourhood.
• Develop connecting events for ministry leaders (internal and external) who are focused on ministry in the neighbourhood.
• Facilitate and lead gathering events for volunteers, guests, and neighbours to build connection and community.

Qualifications:

• A committed disciple of Jesus Christ.
• Biblical training (demonstrated Biblical and Missional training through related courses or formal education).
• Approximately 2 years church-based urban outreach ministry work experience.
• College or University graduate in sociology, community development, or other related area preferred.
• Demonstrated experience serving others graciously as a strong team player, equipping Christians, developing collaborative ministries and organizing public functions.
• Superior oral and written communication skills in English; communication in other languages is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize and organize multiple initiatives.
• Willingness to learn about multicultural discipleship and connection.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle for occasional business use.
• Criminal Records Check completion required prior to commencement.

A combination of the above demonstrated experience and qualifications will be considered. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. The successful candidate will be required to become a member of NLCC and sign our Statement of Faith and Employee Handbook.

To Apply: Please email your cover letter and resume by April 20, 2026 to: [email protected]. Note: Due to the number of expected applications the committee will not entertain any responses that are not accompanied with a cover letter addressing the applicants sense of calling to a Christian Ministry. Thank you to everyone who applies. We will be in touch with candidates selected for the next step.

About Us:
New Life Community Church is a local Christian community church in the Burnaby, Lougheed area. Planted as a community church in the ‘70’s, in recent years New Life has become increasingly multicultural, and more representative of the neighborhood. The redevelopment of the Lougheed Mall property into the ‘City of Lougheed’ development, along with densification in the whole area around New Life’s site, is creating a new opportunity and challenge for us to engage well with our neighbourhood.