Position Description

HOURS

35 hours per week

JOB SUMMARY

• To coordinate the food bank program
• To recruit, coordinate, train and supervise the volunteers and placement students for the food bank and community outreach programs
• To coordinate food deliveries and food donations
• To coordinate community outreach programs

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Programs

• Manage client intake and registration
• Coordinate food orders and deliveries
• Coordinate and manage food donations from individuals and groups
• Network with the food bank sector
• Provide hospitality to clients and make appropriate referrals
• Manage the food bank area
• Work with Colleges to recruit students to do their placements
• Manage and supervise foodbank volunteers and students doing their placements
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of food bank space and appliances/equipment
• Work with other staff including Administration/Communications Coordinator, Community Support Coordinator, Program Director and Executive Director
• Jointly organize and coordinate 3 or 4 clothing pop-ups a year
• Organize and coordinate community outreach programs, as opportunities arise

2. General

• Work with Program Director and Executive Director in the training of volunteers and placement students
• Maintain an organized environment in the main public areas, including the kitchen and where food is stored
• Complete other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A demonstrative, personal living faith in Jesus Christ
• Degree or certification in Social Work or related field
• Program planning skills
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Suite)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English; other languages an asset
• Understanding, patient, and sensitive to needs of clients and community
• Flexible and adaptable, ability to respond to new situations
• Ability to do some physical work i.e.  in the Food Bank
• Able to take initiative
• Possess a current Food Handling Certification
• Team player

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Report to the Program Director, with written and verbal reporting as requested
• Uphold The Lighthouse’s vision and mission statements and core values

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter for the role to The Lighthouse – info@lighthousecentre.ca by May 10, 2024. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

The Lighthouse Christian Social Services thanks all individuals who apply for this position and will only contact candidates who are selected for an interview