Job Description

Position Overview

While Act Five has an amazing staff team, the Executive Director serves as Act Five’s lead external voice, internal team lead, primary fundraiser, and organizational steward. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the E.D. ensures the mission, values and theological identity are protected and embodied at the highest level. 

This is a full-time, in-person role based in Hamilton, Ontario. 

The ED does not live in the home but allocates appropriate time to genuine participation in Act Five’s community life such as joining the table for Spaghetti Wednesdays or traveling alongside programming when appropriate. 

Core responsibilities include:

  • Fundraising and donor stewardship: Lead Act Five’s fundraising efforts by cultivating donor relationships, advancing the capital campaign, growing the donor community, and communicating Act Five’s vision with clarity and conviction.
  • Organizational leadership: Lead and support a staff team of 7–9 by providing coaching, support, and professional development, while strengthening organizational systems, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness.
  • Core Program stewardship: Ensure the Gap Year and Residency programs remain faithful to Act Five’s mission, continue to grow in accessibility and enrolment, and are delivered with excellence.
  • Vision and strategy: Partner with the Board and staff to discern and advance Act Five’s future, including the development of a second property, a Study Centre, and other strategic opportunities and initiatives.
  • Board partnership: Work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure strong governance, financial stewardship, and organizational health.
  • Congruence & Culture: Embody Act Five’s core values and desire to be shaped and challenged by the life we are inviting young people to share, while also stewarding the strong culture that has made Act Five distinctive in its early years.

  • Christian integrity: Uphold Act Five’s Statement of Faith and participate in the life of a local church (actfive.ca/statement-of-faith)

    Please see our website ActFive.ca under Work For Us for more information and link to the complete Job Description

    Applications are being received through Act Five’s search process. Please submit a cover letter, articulation of faith, and resume (no more than five pages combined) to: [email protected] 

About

About Act Five

Beginning as a collaboration among five Christian high schools and launching as a pilot project with Redeemer University, Act Five has grown into an independent charitable organization governed by its own Board of Directors. Today, Act Five is at the leading edge of a compelling model of Christian formation for young adults.

Act Five equips young adults to follow Jesus and participate in God’s Kingdom in every sphere of life. Through immersive learning, intentional community, service, and adventure, participants integrate faith with everyday life whether studying Scripture, learning from Indigenous leaders, serving alongside global and local partners, travelling through the wilderness or sharing ordinary rhythms of life together.

Act Five offers two distinct programs: a Gap Year Program and a Residency Program.

The Gap Year Program is an eight-month, full-time experience for 18–20-year-olds. From September through April, students live in community at 75 Blake Street while taking courses, serving others, discerning future pathways, and being stretched through wilderness and cross-cultural learning opportunities. 

The Residency Program serves young adults aged 21–30 who are navigating life after post-secondary education while working, studying, or discerning next steps. Residents participate in the rhythms of the community home while pursuing their own vocational and educational pathways.

79 Gap Year graduates and 150+ total young adults have lived at 75 Blake St and carry the story forward, embodying Christ in new communities, churches, workplaces, and neighbourhoods.

Act Five’s mission of discipleship in community extends beyond Blake Street through a growing number of external actions called Act Five Initiatives. These include “Serve & Observe” trips for high school groups, public lecture series, storytelling nights, an Alumni Ambassador program, and the Act Five Podcast. Learn more at our virtual Front Porch.

Act Five is growing and establishing itself. As our initiatives have grown, our momentum continues to draw a community of supporters who believe in where we are going. Our operating revenue has grown by over 22% in the past two years and a capital campaign is well underway, with almost $1.5 million raised to enable Act Five to purchase and renovate 75 Blake Street as our permanent home. 

We are seeking an Executive Director to join us, to carry momentum forward, to build community with us and to lead our organization.

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Type of Position
Full-Time
Hours per week
40
Role Category
Other
Role – Other (describe)
High level strategy, fundraising and governance
Region
Canada
Location

Hamilton ON
Canada

Gender
Men and Women
Pay Structure
Salaried
Salary Range
75,000 - 99,999

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