Remote Manager of Partnerships - Mary's Meal Canada - Remote

Salary: $75,000 annually plus an 8% pension allotment, along with full health benefits.

Mary’s Meals Canada (MMC) are recruiting for a Manager of Partnerships, this is a remote role with a preference for candidates located in the GTA or Calgary, where volunteer activity is most concentrated.

• Are you a relationship builder who thrives in community, faith, youth, or volunteer engagement?
• Do you love telling stories that inspire action, mobilizing volunteers, and strengthening grassroots movements?
• Are you passionate about connecting churches, schools, youth groups, and community organizations with a compelling global mission?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

As Manager of Partnerships, you will lead MMC’s national engagement strategy for:

• Catholic churches and other faith communities
• Schools, University clubs, youth groups, and young adult ministries
• Volunteers, community groups, and grassroots ambassadors

This leader will strengthen awareness, deepen community involvement, and inspire widespread participation in the mission of feeding children through education.

Faith, Youth & Community Engagement

• Creating presentations, toolkits, and engagement resources for faith and youth audiences.
• Representing MMC at churches, conferences, events, and school programs.
• Developing and delivering annual engagement plans with diocesan and parish partners.

Volunteer Mobilization

• Supporting and growing MMC’s volunteer and ambassador network.
• Providing training, stewardship, and resources to empower volunteers.
• Creating pathways such as regional leaders, event hosts, and digital ambassadors.
• Recognizing and celebrating volunteer contributions.

Partnership Development & Storytelling

• Identifying strategic partnership opportunities aligned with MMC’s mission.
• Collaborating closely with marketing to amplify community stories.
• Developing content for newsletters, social media, and campaigns.
• Equipping volunteers and partners to confidently share the Mary’s Meals story.

Organizational & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborating with MMC team members on campaigns and shared initiatives.
• Contributing to national strategies that support the organization's mission and goals.

About you:

You bring:

• Experience in community engagement, youth ministry, faith-based partnerships, or volunteer coordination.
• Presentation and communication skills with confidence speaking to groups.
• Experience mobilizing communities, volunteers, or youth groups.
• Strong organizational and project management skills and experience with CRM or digital engagement tools.
• A valid driver’s license with ability to travel across Canada, particularly Ontario and Alberta.

You are someone who:

• Loves engaging with communities, youth, and faith groups.
• Communicates with clarity, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
• Is energetic, relational, and mission-driven
• Has familiarity with Catholic communities and is able to build rapport across diverse faith backgrounds.
• Is a strong public speaker and storyteller able to inspire schools, youth groups, parishes, and volunteers.
• Presents professionally and confidently in front of diverse audiences.
• Is resilient, organized, and skilled at managing multiple relationships simultaneously.
• Is comfortable working fully remotely with high autonomy.
• Is entrepreneurial, creative, and resourceful in a lean team environment.

If you meet some but not all these requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We are looking for passionate and committed individuals who are willing to learn and grow in community.

This is a full-time, remote position with an anticipated start date in early 2026 It is a new, non-unionized role open to candidates across Canada, with a strong preference for individuals based in the GTA or Calgary where the majority of volunteer engagement occurs. The role requires regular travel for community events, church engagements, youth programming, and volunteer support across the country.

The salary for this role is $75,000 annually plus an 8% pension allotment, along with full health benefits. The total rewards package includes 25 vacation days, one additional vacation day per full year of service up to five years, and the option to purchase an additional week of vacation.

About Mary’s Meals Canada:

Mary’s Meals Canada (MMC) is part of a global movement that believes every child deserves an education and enough to eat. Their vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education, and that all who have more than they need share with those who lack the most basic necessities. Guided by values of simplicity, service, hope, and good stewardship, Mary’s Meals feeds more than 3 million children every school day, helping them learn, grow, and build a brighter future.

To apply:

Please do not click on the 'Apply for this job' button below as applications for this role are being handled by our trusted recruitment partner, Amplify Mission.

Please submit a resumé and cover letter to people@amplifymission.ca

Your cover letter should include a description of:

• How your faith/community/volunteer engagement experience aligns with partnership building and the values of Mary’s Meals
• A story or example of how you’ve mobilized a community or volunteer network