Food Security Associate
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Job Summary
Who We Are
For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:
RESPONSIBILITIESand Accountabilities:
Coordinateand/or overseevolunteers andassisttheProgramCoordinator Food Services infood rescue food donationprocurementand distribution to community partners.
Record trackanalyzeandprovideactionable insights on food rescue data.
Lead volunteers and help with daily food donation organizing measuring packaging anddistributing offood hampers.
Work withProgramCoordinator Food Services andvolunteers to prepare mealsand hampersforvarious programs.
Assistwith food procurement through partnership development and community outreach.
Assistin special eventplanningregardingfoodlogisticsabiding by provincial health guidelines.
Ensure food safety cleanliness and sanitized premises.
Collect and handle feedback from event attendees program participants and other community stakeholders in a professional manner.
Mayassistin ideationand planningoperations andlogisticsfor the futurecooking classes and other food programsalongside theProgramCoordinator-Food Services.
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
GovernanceBoards and Councils:N/A
Internal:Boundless Vancouver Mission Partners
External:External partners/social service agencies/donors.
MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:
Reports directly to theProgramCoordinator Food Services.
No direct reportstothis role. May provide generalsupervision tovolunteersor students.
Maydemonstratework methods to new and current volunteers.
FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
May receive monetary or gift-in-kind donations and process to Operations Manager according to operating policies.
Material responsibility (proper handling/safekeeping ofdonationssome accessto confidential information).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Theincumbents work environment is typically in the food storage area and kitchen.
The schedule will be It should be 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The incumbent works ingenerally agreeableconditions with the following exceptions:
Dealing with angry and abusive people
Temperature variations
Equipment and general office noise
Frequent standing and lifting of objects up to 50lbs.
Exposure to Hazards:
The incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor harminjuryor illness due to:
Physical attacks by others
Exposure to infectious diseases
Other potentially dangerous situations
Precautionary measures:
The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):
Universal Precautions
Food Safe training
Non-violent Crisis Intervention training
Self-Care/Debriefing
First Aid Certification
Background check consent/clear vulnerable sector screening
A clean drivers abstract
Completion of ourAbusePrevention Training andHealth and Safetytraining.
The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Armys Mission Vision and Values in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.
education and experience Qualifications:
Education Qualifications and Certifications:
Highschool graduate with some community college training in a related field.
Class 5 drivers licenseis an asset.
NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable
Experienceand Skilled Knowledge Requirements:
Experience working with marginalized communities.
Experience working in a multi-cultural social services environment anasset.
Experience with event planningan asset.
Experience in customer service.
Current knowledge of issues and trends including best practices in the enhancement of quality of life and food security.
Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal communication multitasking and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communicationskillstoestablishand maintain positive relationships with community partners.
Able to work with a team consisting of staff and volunteers in a busy fast-paced environment.
Skills and Capabilities:
Ability to adapt and prioritize many different tasks and initiatives.
Quick learner & self-starter.
Able to perform moderate lifting (50 lbs.) and physicallabourforlongperiods.
Ability toutilizerelated equipment such as various word processing including MS Office applications and email.
Empathetic individual with the ability to work cooperatively patiently and effectively with others.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $18.50 to $23.13 with a maximum of $27.76.Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.
