Helping Hands Society of Cochrane and Area Looking for Food Rescue Co-ordinator at Cochrane, AB Full Time

FOOD RESCUE COORDINATOR

Job Posting Date: February 3, 2023
Deadline to apply: February 10, 2023

Helping Hands Society of Cochrane & Area (HHSCA) links people who help, with people who need help. In doing so, the organization contributes to making Cochrane and surrounding areas a vibrant, caring and supportive community. If you are passionate about helping people and want to build on the successful team and programs already in place, we want you to join our team.

We are seeking a Food Rescue Coordinator (FRC) to join our team and further grow our capacity as a food rescue organization. The FRC will oversee our daily food rescue initiatives, repurposing local food waste into a food security solution available to anyone facing hunger; accomplishing this work with a team of volunteers. This role is centered around the concepts of mutual aid, reciprocity, and community resilience.

The successful candidate will be a friendly leader, interacting with volunteers, community members, and clients with kindness and empathy. Ideally we are looking for someone local to Cochrane or surrounding areas, with a strong sense of community engagement and connection. The candidate will be organized, with strong time management skills, but also willing to pivot and stay flexible as priorities change. Reliability and consistency will be critical in this role, as our Free Food Sheds are in high demand.

The Role:

• Volunteer management, communication, and scheduling
• Food rescue from local grocers, restaurants, etc.
• Sorting, storing, and stocking of the daily rescue
• Ensure the sheds are properly cleaned and sanitized
• General shed maintenance – ex. Seasonal issues, dealing with contractors, etc.
• Daily logging of data collected: food rescue totals, relevant volunteer data
• Driving and caretaking of the Helping Hands Van
• Continual seeking of food rescue initiatives and relationships

Your Profile:

• Confidentiality is required, with a respectful and sensitive approach to the workload and daily interactions
• Fluency in English (oral, written and spoken) mandatory
• Alberta Food Safety Basics Certification
• RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License, clean driver’s abstract and current Alberta vehicle insurance
• Heavy lifting is required, up to 50lbs
• Creative problem solving skills
• Knowledgeable in office computer technology
• Reliable personal vehicle for work usage, mileage to be reimbursed
• Reliable home office space

Other Preferred Assets:

• General knowledge of Google Suite is an asset
• General knowledge of Better Impact Volunteer Management Software is an asset
• Experience volunteering or working with non-profit organizations
• Food industry background is preferred, not required

Schedule:

• Part-time 20 hours per week for 12 months with potential for extension and/or transition to permanent position
• Monday to Friday, with some weekend availability
• Flexibility required
• Hybrid working model requiring work from home/Helping Hands office/remote work

How to Apply:

• This role is located in Cochrane
• Start date will be as soon as possible
• We thank all applicants for their interest; successful applicants will be contacted for an initial discussion, followed by an interview process.
• Deadline to apply: February 10, 2023

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: $20.00-$22.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Automobile allowance
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cochrane, AB

Application deadline: 2023-02-11
Expected start date: 2023-02-27