St. Aidan’s Food HUB (Don’t Go Hungry Food Program) Coordinator New Westminster
(Contract Position: From August 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)
Don’t Go Hungry Food Program: https://www.dontgohungry.ca/
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and organized individual, with
experience in food program development and management, as well as community
engagement, to work with the existing Don’t Go Hungry Food
Program team at St. Aidan’s to develop it into a thriving community
food hub.
The Food HUB Coordinator (Coordinator) will have four key areas of
responsibility and is based in New Westminster:
1. Coordinate and ensure the safe and timely organization, and delivery of food
hampers to all sites from the HUB (one site is in South Bby, the rest in New
West).
2. Develop partnership to support HUB sustainability.
3. Maintain records/stats for reports to our funders/network.
4. Create HUB resources and communication materials.
8 hrs/wk.; flexible schedule with Saturday availability. $25.00/hr
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 24, 2020
Prospective candidates need to be available for interviews the week of July 27,
2020 and available to start work on August 1, 2020. New Westminster residents
are encouraged to apply.
PLEASE see attachment for full details. A great opportunity for someone,
including dietetic students, interested in community/public health nutrition.
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St. Aidan’s Food HUB (Don’t Go Hungry Food Program) Coordinator July 14,
2020 (Contract Position: From August 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)
ABOUT US:
Don’t Go Hungry Food Program: https://www.dontgohungry.ca/
St. Aidan's Presbyterian Church has been in the West End of New Westminster
since 1910. In 2019, Rev. Laurie Deacon, with the support of community
partners, started a summer produce program using reclaimed food. St. Aidan's
then worked with the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society
(NWHCS) and Fraser Health to establish a new Saturday food program in the
Spring of 2020. Many programs develop without consulting those they intend to
help. However, the program was unique as it was informed by the voices of
those with lived experience in food insecurity and included a volunteer
orientation to address stereotypes, educate volunteers on the real face of
hunger, and reduce stigma. In light of COVID-19 and the fear of accessing
food programming, we also put strict COVID-19 protocols in place, and
made drive-up and delivery options available.
Why are we providing food at this time? Covid-19 has wreaked havoc with our
economy, and people’s lives. Many are out of work, there is fear and
anxiety, some may not feel safe or may feel ashamed seeking help for the first
time. We are not simply a food bank program providing handouts. We
are easing the pressure on household dollars and feeding hope and
compassion for our neighbours. In so doing, we are investing into the health
and security of our community and becoming a more compassionate society.
Our volunteers have been generous with their time and energy,
treating everyone who comes with dignity and understanding. Businesses
have partnered to support us. We are the recipient of compassion and
generosity, and this allows us to do the work of food hamper distribution with
the same spirit.
The program, now referred to as the “Don’t Go Hungry Food Program” has expanded
to 4 sites (West End, Sapperton, Queensborough, South Burnaby) but the
coordinator will only be responsible for the New West sites as we now
move towards turning the initial site at St. Aidan's in the West End,
into a food HUB.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and organized individual, with
experience in food program development and management, as well as
community engagement, to work with the existing Don’t Go Hungry Food
Program team at St. Aidan’s to develop it into a thriving
community food hub.
The Food HUB Coordinator (Coordinator) will have four key areas of
responsibility:
1. Coordinate and ensure the safe and timely organization, and delivery of food
hampers to all sites from the HUB. 2. Develop partnership to support HUB
sustainability.
3. Maintain records/stats for reports to our funders/network.
4. Create HUB resources and communication materials.
THE COORDINATOR:
• Reports directly to the Minister of St. Aidan’s Church.
• Manages the project budget along with the Minister and the NWHCS Projects and Coalition Coordinator.
• Works closely with the Food HUB Volunteer Coordinator(s) and the Do not Go Hungry Food Program Volunteers.
• Is supported by the leadership team - Minister of St. Aidan’s Church, the NW Homelessness Coalition Society’s Coalition and Project’s Coordinator, and (in the future) the Fraser Health Public Health Dietitian.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Interest/education in food/agriculture systems or a related discipline (nutrition, community development, communications, social planning, sustainability) and 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in project development and co-ordination.
• Awareness and understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable populations and the working poor.
• Understanding of local food and food security issues.
• Familiarity with the New Westminster community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety & handling; valid FoodSafe.
• A high degree of personal motivation and initiative with the ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in community engagement and diverse partnership development.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships (i.e. with the Food Hub team, community organizations, farmers, community members, businesses, etc.) and include diverse voices in decision making.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills: in person, over the phone, email, text.
• Experience in resource development for different audiences (i.e. volunteers, community partners, program recipients, etc.).
• Competency with MS Word, Excel and other applicable computer applications.
• Valid driver's license with access to a
vehicle.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move product (cases up to 30 lbs) on HUB day.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
HOURS AND RATE OF PAY:
8 hrs/wk.; flexible schedule with Saturday availability.
$25.00/hr
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please apply via email with a resume, cover letter, and 3 references to: dontgohungryfoodprogram@gmail.com with
Contract Position – St. Aidan’s Food HUB Coordinator in the subject line.
Attn: Minister Laurie McKay (Deacon)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 24, 2020
Prospective candidates need to be available for interviews the week of July 27,
2020 and available to start work on August 1, 2020. New Westminster
residents are encouraged to apply.
