We’re Hiring! DEADLINE EXTENDED: Sunday May 12th

We are recruiting a social justice-oriented candidate to play a lead role in a 14 month project to support transformative changes and build capacity of members of the Ottawa Community Food Partnership. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in food security issues and is at ease developing and supporting relationships across a number of stakeholder groups. The Coordinator will work both independently and in collaboration with our team, helping to drive multi-faceted projects forward. The position will be based out of the Parkdale Food Centre location with frequent travel and work at other sites throughout the network.

Responsibilities include

    • Coordinating internal communications within the partnership to ensure members are informed of member news, programming, challenges, and desired training/support.
    • Ensuring grant management and reporting occurs in a timely fashion
    • Reviewing and directing communications activities relating to the partnership
    • Ensure the deliverables of active grants are met; including:
      • Coordinating collaborative training opportunities;
      • Creating tools for collective advocacy work;
      • Identifying tools and facilitating partnerships for donations of fresh food;
      • Increasing fundraising capacity and donor communication tools; 
      • Developing partnerships to support gleaning
    • Supporting members in:
      • Developing Good Food Policies
      • Procuring infrastructure for perishable foods and processing
      • Integrating more demos/workshops/gardens

Qualifications

  • Experience in community-based/non-profit organizations with direct experience planning or coordinating program operations.
  • Demonstrated capacity to develop a network with multiple partners;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of online tools to support learning, community-building, and mobilization.
  • Keen attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
  • Leadership and initiative, tact, diplomacy, and creativity.
  • Strong interest in community food security
  • Strong coalition-building and facilitation skills
  • A flexible and collaborative spirit
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • G Class Drivers License and use of personal vehicle

This position is part-time (21 hours per week) compensated at an annual salary range of $40,000 – $44,000 pro-rated.

To apply please send your CV and Cover Letter to Alissa Campbell at alissa@parkdalefoodcentre.org. In your cover letter, be sure to tell us your professional goals and share with us your approach to facilitating organizational change.  The deadline to apply in Sunday May 12th

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