Community Program Coordinator Jobs

Position: Food Programs Coordinator (1-year contract with possibility of extension)

Salary/Hours: $22.50/hr for 35 hrs/week - with additional evenings and weekends availability

Location: Hybrid 75% In-person in the Willowdale community and 25% Virtual

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Summary: The Food Programs Coordinator is responsible for the operations of the 415 Food Hub located in a Toronto Community Housing area and will work with community partners and lead volunteers to plan, coordinate and implement a monthly food distribution. The Food Programs Coordinator will train and oversee up to two people based on Canada Summer Jobs approvals and Placement student approvals.

As inflation increases more people in our neighbourhood are becoming food insecure. In 2023, the Food Programs Coordinator will work towards expanding the food bank program by securing local partners and interest as well as moving towards program sustainability.

Details: The Food Programs Coordinator will be primarily responsible for:

Program Management (50%)

• Establishing an atmosphere of respect and dignity in all areas of the food bank that includes ensuring confidentiality of information, and creating a welcoming and respectful environment for clients and volunteers.
• Planning, implementing, executing and evaluating NeighbourLink’s monthly food distribution at 415 Willowdale Avenue.
• Collaborating with the Community Care Team and the Community Care Consultant to provide appropriate support and develop individual plans for clients who require assistance.
• Placing and receiving food orders in a timely manner and within budgetary guidelines.
• Developing program policies, procedures and guidelines needed to carry out the program, including logistics, safe food handling practices.
• Completing client intake every 3 months.
• Other tasks as required.
• Collaborate with the Community Engagement Coordinator to ensure that best practices are integrated in training and orientation.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory health and safety requirements.

Outreach and Communications (25%)

• Lead weekly Food Hub meeting with lead volunteers.
• Due to the nature of our work some home visits to clients may be required.
• Communicating with clients via phone, email and text message.
• Participating in weekly team meetings as required.
• Collaborating with the Communications Coordinator and the Development Coordinator to create compelling materials and content for our stakeholders and donors as well as identifying strategies and next steps to increase community engagement.
• Engaging with the community and supporting major community events when necessary.
• Engaging with community partners, including churches, supporting organizations, local businesses and neighbours to support the sustainability of the food hub including but not limited to actively seeking and securing funding, food donations and logistical support. This is to be done in collaboration with other teams to ensure no overlap occurs.

People Management and Administration (25%)

• Liaise with Toronto Community Housing to ensure all required documentation is up to date.
• Track expenses in line with program budgets.
• Maintain accurate records and identify performance indicators and statistics to present at the end of the month.
• Onboard and oversee one Canada Summer Jobs student and one placement student as required.
• Work in collaboration with the Community Engagement Coordinator to develop strategies to increase lead volunteers, and ensure sufficient and properly trained volunteers are available at each food distribution.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of and commitment to inclusivity
• Experience in community development, community organizing and outreach
• Experience working in the non-profit sector and with vulnerable populations
• CPR/First Aid and Food handler certification is considered an asset
• G2/G Drivers Licence required and access to a vehicle would be preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs without assistance
• Comfortable working and engaging with others on virtual platforms ie. Zoom
• A vulnerable sector screening is required as part of the hiring process
• Strong analytical, problem solving, time management and organizational skills
• Post-Secondary education in social service work, social work, or related community services work or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of, and sensitive to issues surrounding food security
• Able to multitask and demonstrate flexibility in taking on new tasks as they arise
• Commitment to working for and with low-income people, diverse cultural groups and to the principles of anti-oppression, diversity and social justice work
• Proficiency on computer applications including Google Suite, Canva, Wix and Eventbrite
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral

Regarding COVID-19:

NeighbourLink North York is providing essential services to our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. We adhere to all Provincial orders to protect the health and safety of staff, volunteers and participants/clients.

About Us: NeighbourLink North York is a Christian community development organization located in Willowdale, North York. Our mission is to engage and empower neighbours to care for each other in practical, relational and sustainable ways that gives everyone the opportunity to live out their potential. We believe transformation happens when we work together as neighbours to address the gaps and needs around us, including poverty and social isolation. As a Christian organization, we have spiritual practices including silence, contemplation and prayer are a part of our meetings. We do not require our employees to be of Christian faith, but we ask applicants to be respectful of these practices and invite them to participate according to their level of comfort.

This position is open until filled

To apply for this exciting opportunity to work with an incredible team, please send your resume to: [email protected] and include “Food Programs Coordinator” and your name in the subject line. Neighbourlink North York is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment. As we are currently working in a hyper local capacity, preference will be given to people that reside in Willowdale. This job will require Vulnerable Sector Screening or a Police Check due to the nature of our programming. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.