Church & Community Engagement Manager

At Karis Disability Services what you do matters. Since 1965 our team has come alongside people with developmental disabilities and their families to celebrate each persons unique gifts as we promote communities where everybody belongs. Driven by our values which are firmly rooted in the Christian faith together we serve more than 1500 people each year across Ontario and Saskatchewan supporting them wholistically - body mind soul and spirit. Believing each person is made in the image of God we welcome everybody to find the personalized supports they need to thrive. Beyond Canada our global work impacts over 300000 people across 70 communities in six countries. Learn more about Karis Disability Services at .

Are you passionate about faith inclusion and community impact Karis Disability Services is seeking a Church & Community Engagement Manager to strengthen relationships with churches across Canada lead our growing Family Camp ministry and champion belonging for people with disabilities and their families. If youre a natural relationship builder with a heart for Christian ministry and community engagement wed love to hear from you.

Full-Time / Permanent

Church & Community Engagement Manager

40 hours/week

The Church & Community Engagement Manager supports all Canadian locations. Therefore the successful candidate may work out of the Waterloo office or another community office (depending on space availability). Karis Disability Services operates offices in Waterloo London Toronto Huntsville/Sudbury Peterborough/Durham Ottawa and Saskatoon).

In this new role the Church & Community Engagement Manager provides leadership to Karis Disability Services 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.

Reporting to the Vice President - Engagement & Partnerships this role works closely with internal teams churches Christian leaders volunteers families and community partners to ensure Family Camp and Christian Network initiatives are sustainable relationally strong and aligned with Karis mission and Christian identity.

The Church & Community Engagement Manager embraces the Christian Faith Foundation of the organization; ensures the Christian ethos and the Values Vision and Mission permeate their job responsibilities; and personally commits to the expectations as outlined in the Statement of Faith.

Key Responsibilities:

Family Camp Leadership & Development

• 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.

Christian Network & Church Engagement

• 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.

Partnerships Collaboration & Reporting

• 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.

Christian Identity & Faith-Based Partnerships

• 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
• 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.
• 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.

Why Should You Apply

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of people with disabilities and their families.
• Help build inclusive communities of belonging across Canada.
• Collaborate with passionate mission-driven colleagues and partners.
• Contribute to innovative faith-based initiatives that strengthen churches and communities.
• Find support through a Comprehensive Benefits Plan 4 weeks vacation and an Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
• Grow your leadership with mentorship training career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Collaboration and TeamworkWorking together on a team we tackle challenges share insights and support one another in fostering a thriving workplace culture.

Application Deadline: August:00 am

Apply with a cover letter and résumé by 9:00 am on August 31 2026 to the attention of the Vice President of Engagement & Partnerships via the Apply Now feature.

Start Date: Early October 2026

Hourly Range: $34.68 - $39.14

At Karis Disability Services we strive to create a diverseequitable and inclusive environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Weremaindedicated 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.

Required Experience:

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