The Student Christian Movement of Canada (SCM) is now searching for a new staff person to serve as the National Coordinator for a one year contract with the intention of extension. This is anticipated to be a full-time position; however, a part-time position may be considered, depending on candidate skills and availability.

Deadline for Applications: March 21, 2024 (applications received until position is filled)

Start Date: Target Start Date: early to mid-May 2024 (it is desired that the successful candidate will attend the Cahoots festival in person (May 23-26, 2024) in southern Ontario)

Work location: SCM National Office is in Toronto; remote work possible, open to applications from anywhere in Canada

Contract: 40 hr/week, 1 year contract, with intention of renewal, subject to performance

Salary: Living wage on an hourly basis based on location (Toronto $25.05/hour – to be confirmed based on rate at time of hiring)

>>> About the Position (download pdf) <<<

What is most important to us is to find someone who will bring their passion and energy to encourage, support and facilitate the growth of the movement; responsibly manage the organization; work well with others in building relationships; sustainably give of their time and energy to be a force for change in this world; to bring hope and purpose to students, especially to those who may feel rejected and disenfranchised; to work to enrich and change lives, as the SCM has done for the past 100 years in Canada and around the world. You can be that person and we will support you! If this sounds like you, please apply today. We look forward to hearing from you!

How to Apply: Send your Cover Letter and resume to hiring@scmcanada.org

In your letter, please indicate how you meet the qualifications, experience, and skills criteria, and the contribution you feel you can make toward the goals of SCM. Also, please indicate if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

The Student Christian Movement of Canada (SCM) is now searching for a new staff person to serve as the National Coordinator for a one year contract with the intention of extension. This is anticipated to be a full-time position; however, a part-time position may be considered, depending on candidate skills and availability.

Deadline for Applications: March 21, 2024 (applications received until position is filled)

Start Date: Target Start Date: early to mid-May 2024 (it is desired that the successful candidate will attend the Cahoots festival in person (May 23-26, 2024) in southern Ontario)

Work location: SCM National Office is in Toronto; remote work possible, open to applications from anywhere in Canada

Contract: 40 hr/week, 1 year contract, with intention of renewal, subject to performance

Salary: Living wage on an hourly basis based on location (Toronto $25.05/hour – to be confirmed based on rate at time of hiring)

>>> About the Position (download pdf) <<<

What is most important to us is to find someone who will bring their passion and energy to encourage, support and facilitate the growth of the movement; responsibly manage the organization; work well with others in building relationships; sustainably give of their time and energy to be a force for change in this world; to bring hope and purpose to students, especially to those who may feel rejected and disenfranchised; to work to enrich and change lives, as the SCM has done for the past 100 years in Canada and around the world. You can be that person and we will support you! If this sounds like you, please apply today. We look forward to hearing from you!

How to Apply: Send your Cover Letter and resume to hiring@scmcanada.org

In your letter, please indicate how you meet the qualifications, experience, and skills criteria, and the contribution you feel you can make toward the goals of SCM. Also, please indicate if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

This position is to create and develop an SCM community centered on faith and justice at York University – Keele campus.

Qualifications
Passion for action on faith and social justice issues
Ability to articulate one’s faith and spirituality
Adept knowledge of Christian theology, and confidence leading ecumenical conversations
Capacity to recruit and empower student leadership
Skills and experience in communication, organization and event facilitation
Current student status & familiarity with the university context
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities
Outreach, engagement, and relationship building with students on campus to build group membership
Network with other student groups on campus and supportive chaplains
Plan, promote, and organize regular programs/events for the SCM in collaboration with membership
Maintain student club registration and club records to support leadership transition
Promote the SCM through email and social media
Work with the SCM Advisory Board to create regular fundraising mailings
Collaborate with SCM Advisory Board to organize a yearly SCM alumni/supporter event
Collaborate with other SCM coordinators (U of T and Ryerson) and the national SCM

Accountability:
This position is accountable to the York SCM Advisory Board, by the circulation of a written report on program activities prior to meeting with the board.

Hours and remuneration:
$20 per hour, up to 8 hours per week, from August 15, 2022 to April 30, 2023

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until July 27, 2022. Please email a cover letter and resume to yorkboard@scmcanada.org. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

SCM is also hiring the General Secretary: link

Deadline for Applications: Feb 14, 2021 (applications received until position is filled)

Work location: Toronto, Ontario

Contract: 10hr/week, 1 year contract

Salary: $20/hr

How to Apply: Send your Cover Letter and CV to hiring@scmcanada.org

In your letter, please indicate how you meet the qualifications, experience, and skills criteria, and the contribution you feel you can make toward the goals of SCM.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The successful applicant will offer administration and technical support to the work of the Student Christian Movement (SCM) Canada Office. They will be accountable to the General Secretary.

The SCM or Student Christian Movement is a progressive network engaged in social justice and faith. We are a non-dogmatic community of diverse belief systems where faith and radical political action flourish. We encourage applicants from a diversity of backgrounds such as race, language, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability.

The position has flexible hours, and may include some weekend/evening work.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

– Experience of professional office work.

– Comfortable working in a Christian organization

– Commitment to working in an anti-oppressive framework, including anti-racist, decolonizing, feminist, and LGBTQ.

– Experience with SCM’s work on a national or regional level, or a similar organization, is an asset.

– Experience with bookkeeping is a strong asset.

SKILLS

– Able to work independently and with guidance from the General Secretary

– Ability to take initiative and work without direction, when needed. Proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize day-to-day activities

– Strong organizational skills and time management.

– Strong administrative computer skills, including database (customer relationship management), Google Suite, word processing, email, WordPress. 

– Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including via email, phone and video call, and text.

– Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English

– Experience with programs like Mailchimp, Discord, Canva, Instagram and Facebook is an asset.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

– Operate the SCM’s Canada Office, including managing mail, receiving and paying bills, and keeping financial records.

– Take phone calls and emails, communicating with SCM supporters, as well as other office users, General Secretary, Board members and volunteers.

– Supporting event planning by taking on specific tasks as assigned by the General Secretary

– Supporting occasional large-scale mailing campaigns

– Administering and updating the SCM contact database

– Maintaining a calendar for the SCM Board and General Secretary

– Supporting SCM Treasurer with financial records, including bookkeeping, banking, receipting donations, and communicating with donors.

– Work with and support volunteers/interns on tasks and projects.

– Available for occasional weekend and evening work, as arranged.

– Other duties as required.

Read about what the SCM is doing in Toronto here

Join us online on Tuesday December 29 at 6:30pm Eastern time for prayers and music, games and reflection, and the particular mix of silliness and profundity that the SCM has developed over 99 years of Movement!

Registration is free, with the opportunity to donate to support Sanctuary Toronto – register at https://tinyurl.com/cahootsxmas.

Christmas Leftovers was created by the Cahoots Core Organizing Group, which puts on the SCM’s annual Cahoots festival of Faith, Justice, and DIY!

See www.cahootsfest.ca for more information.

What is the relevance and impact of Christianity in justice activism today? This is the central question explored by Vision 2020, a zine produced by the York University and University of Toronto local units of Student Christian Movement of Canada. The purpose of this zine is to take a critical and honest look at Christianity, from Christian and non-Christian perspectives, as well as to explore intersections of other faith traditions within a social and environmental justice lens.

The zine is currently in development of its debut issue, projected to be published in print and digital formats by the end of December, 2020. The zine will feature writing, art, and photography by the SCM’s York U and U of T organizers, as well as submissions gathered and curated from an ongoing open call. Anyone is invited to submit work regardless of location, faith, or academic background. Criticisms of Christianity, or one’s own faith tradition, are as welcome as celebrations, admonitions, or applications of faith in justice, comments on Scripture, prayers, lamentations, religious art, etc. The zine will make every attempt to take an intersectional approach to publication, based on Kimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality. We intend to promote a broad range of diverse views, experiences, and perspectives, and the editors will make this attempt as transparent and open to criticism as possible.

Each issue will focus on a central theme. The first issue will focus on the theme of “ecological grief”, although other themes can be explored as desired (examples: intersectional feminism, reproductive justice, decolonization and occupation, disability justice, whatever you are particularly interested in), and will be compiled for publication in later issues. Contributors are invited to reflect on, or research this theme and respond in whatever way they choose.

Submissions can be any format and medium:

• Fiction (prose, poetry, lyrics, stream-of-consciousness, journaling, experimental writing, etc.)
• Non-fiction (journalism, essays, reports, calls to action, letters, etc.)
• Spiritual writings (lamentations, psalms, prophetic writing, philosophical thoughts or arguments, etc.)
• Art (images of 3-dimensional works, any traditional media, or digital art)
• Photography

Contributors do not have to be professionals in any given field, or established writers or artists. Stick figures and fan fiction are welcome, provided it relates to the general theme of faith applied to current issues (local, regional, or global).

Submission Guidelines:

Email all submissions to: visionzine@scmcanada.org
Include in the body of your email: your name (or pseudonym) and a 50-word description or yourself and/or your submission.
Include a mailing address for your copies if accepted for publication.

Written submissions

Length guide – 1000 words
Format: Submit writing as .odt, .doc, or .docx. If this is not possible, please include your written submission in the body of your email, but ensure to indicate the beginning and end of your submission with “[beginning of submission]” and “[end of submission]”

If your written submission requires specific formatting (such as for poetry or experimental writing), please inform us in your email, and submit your writing as a .pdf file in addition to the .odt, .doc, .docx, or email body text.
Alternatively, you can include a screenshot or photo of your writing.
If for any reason we cannot print your submission according to your specified formatting, we will follow up with you and confirm any changes necessary.

Image submissions (art and photography)

Maximum image size: 1000×1000 pixels and 300 dpi (dots per inch)
Format: Submit images as .pdf, .jpg, or .png
Images may not be printed in the same quality as you send them
Images may be resized or compressed based on printing needs
Nudity is acceptable as long as its purpose is artistic expression, and is not sexually explicit or violent in nature, and as long as the subjects are over the age of 18 and have provided consent (for photography or art of real models).
Any works featuring nudity must be declared with “contains nudity” in the Subject Line of your submission
Contributors agree to this nudity clause by submitting works for publication to this zine. The Student Christian Movement of Canada assumes any submitted nudity follows this guideline.

Publication

If your submission is accepted for publication, you will receive 5 printed copies of the issue in which your submission is published. Please include a mailing address with your submission.

We cannot accept all submissions. We will make an attempt to follow up with everyone who submits, but depending on volume we cannot guarantee a response of rejection. If you do not hear back from us within a month, you are invited to resubmit or submit new work. If resubmitting, please start your Subject Line with “Resubmission”. If on this second attempt we have chosen not to publish your work we will follow up and offer an explanation, as well as an invitation to submit new work.

For information on the Student Christian Movement’s official views, our mission, purpose, history, and current work, please explore Our Principles.

The Pandemic Online Platform adapts to the new school year with a suite of new and updated programs, available to you wherever you are!

See below for our listing of online activities, which are open to anyone who is aligned with SCM’s principles.

You might also want to join one of our working groups – the Social Media group (apply), the Political Writing group, or the Fundraising/Grantwriting team – contact us for more info!

All times below are in Eastern timezone. Contact peter@scmcanada.org to learn more and to get the Zoom Link if you want to join!

Another World Cafe – Hosted by SCM York & U of T
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm on Zoom
“Another world is possible!”, goes a common protest chant. Another World Cafe is our weekly space for renovating our worldviews and stirring up our imaginations. Programming will rotate between our traditional Radical Bible Study, conversations about deep ecology and eco-grief, and hands-on zine-making sessions. Please bring your favourite hot drink, a notebook or sketchbook, and whatever art supplies you have around.

Sitting With the Spirit – SCM Canada
Fridays, 1 pm – 1:45 pm on Zoom
A weekly space for prayer and meditation, informed by the Christian tradition, and open to people of all spiritual, religious and secular traditions. Email peter@scmcanada.org if you would like to join.

Contextual Bible Study – Hosted by SCM Ryerson
Thursdays, 10:30 am on Zoom
Join us for our regular contextual Bible study, also known as, “Bible study without predetermined answers”. You don’t have to be a Ryerson student to join us!

Friday Night Hangouts
Fridays, 7:30 – 9 pm Eastern, on Zoom
Join SCMers and friends to play games, watch movies or just hang out. Contact peter@scmcanada.org for details of each week, or check the York or U of T SCM Facebook groups.

Are you a creative with a passion for social media and content production?
Do you want to help support an inclusive Christian student community that celebrates diversity of gender, sexual orientation, cultural and racialized identity, and ability, and that participates in struggles for equity?

Join our SCM Social Media Team!

SCM is seeking volunteers of all levels to contribute to a team that will combine design, education, and promotion. The positions exist with the aim of allowing students to grow in their content creation skills while growing SCM’s online presence. Apply here.

Some examples of SCM Design
Inspired? Keen to go bigger, better, bolder? Read on!

Responsibilities include:

• Brainstorming and executing methods of content creation within a team
• Creating posts that:
• promote activities such as Contextual Bible Studies and Game Nights;
• showcase the activities we do;
• educate on the topics we discuss, such as climate justice, decolonization etc.
• Working virtually with a team in order to create regular content production for Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
• Offering creative ideas on how to present information and create an online identity
• Coordinating with teammates to organize tasks and responsibilities
• Reposting, sharing, and maintaining good online rapport with the organizations we collaborate with

Term: The 3-month position is planned for October to December, 2020.

Application: Please apply at this link.

The deadline is Sunday October 4th, with later applications accepted until all three positions are filled.