Youth Unlimited | Youth for Christ Nova Scotia (YU Nova Scotia) is looking for an Executive Director who is an experienced and transformational leader with a servant’s heart and a passion for ministering to youth. The Executive Director provides overall visionary and strategic leadership to the ongoing development of new and existing ministry programs. The Executive Director oversees the recruitment and development of staff for leadership, administrative, and ministry roles. The Executive Director is a faithful steward of resources and ensures YU Nova Scotia’s positive fiscal performance through responsible budgeting and management of fundraising activities. The Executive Director shall be of reputable Christian character and must subscribe to the Youth for Christ Canada (YFC Canada) Statement of Faith and Community Covenant and all relevant policies. The Executive Director is responsible for all activities outlined in YU Nova Scotia’s bylaws and is accountable to the Board of Directors for the management and direction of the activities and affairs of YU Nova Scotia, including the overall spiritual welfare of the organization.
If you are a dynamic leader who wants to grow and develop the ministry programs of Youth Unlimited Nova Scotia, we would love to hear from you!
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Staff Leadership and Development
Work with the Board of Directors
Programs
Community Relations
Fundraising and Donor Development
Finance and Administration
Spiritual and Personal Development
QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS/ABILITIES/EXPERIENCE
CHARACTER QUALITIES
SALARY
The salary is $60,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on education and experience, and is funded on a missionary basis, requiring the gathering of a personal support team. Some support is already in place.
ESTIMATED SEARCH TIMELINE
While every search is dynamic and time frames are hard to predict, the following is an overview of the expected timeline for this search:
Location: Halifax, NS
Application Deadline: End of June 2026
Short List Interviews: July 2026
Hire Date: September 1, 2026
HOW TO APPLY
Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or apply here
At Youth Unlimited | Youth for Christ Nova Scotia, we believe that the body of Christ is unified when each of us is encouraged, recognized, and able to serve out of our gifts. We believe that embracing, endorsing, and learning from different leadership styles will grow the ministry and make it more effective. We strongly encourage applicants of all abilities and ethnicities from all denominations who love Jesus and youth and are aligned with our vision and values to consider applying for this role. We strive to achieve equity in the workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].
