Position Overview:

Do you enjoy working in the community and breaking new ground in the food security field? The Richmond Food Security Society is looking for you!

Richmond is home to a vibrant food security community, which includes food activists, young farmers, health workers, community developers, and citizenry of all walks of life. The Food Security Society consists of a network of organizations and individuals working towards a more resilient community.

The Ideal Candidate:

Feels passionately about food issues in Richmond and has previous experience working within a grassroots organization through program/project development, research and outreach.
Has proven ability to build bridges, create partnerships, and achieve consensus among diverse groups, stakeholders and organizations.

Desired Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Education, Agriculture, Public Health or a related field that studies the interrelationship between food, health, agriculture, equity, economy, education, and sustainability plus 3 years of related experience, including 2 years in a management or leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working in the food movement and using a food systems approach.
Ability to work productively with a diverse groups of stakeholders, support them to reach consensus and find common ground.
Familiarity with the BC Societies Act and the management of a non-profit organization.
Experience managing a team (including identifying and supervising volunteers), as well as the ability to work independently.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to develop communications materials and systems, projects, coalitions, events and programs.
Technical skills required to operate, and manage and websites, newsletters and other information and communications management systems and platforms.
Experience in grant writing, stewardship, and renewal.
Experience in budget development and management and regular financial reporting.
Strong attention to detail.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work flexible and irregular hours.
A Professional designation (or eligibility in) Agriculture, Education, or Planning is an asset.
A good understanding of the Richmond community.
Superior interpersonal skills and ability to act as a spokesperson for the organization

Duties Include:

Liaise with Board of Directors and execute Board-approved policies.
Develop and implement a strategy for securing new sources of revenue.
Report regularly to key funders.
Develop and implement a communications strategy to raise awareness of the organization and mission.
Develop and implement a transparent records management system for staff, the Board, and members of the society.
Design and implement a transparent and easy to use membership system.
Liaise with City of Richmond staff regarding food, farming & gardening issues.
Engage with decision-makers, advisory groups, and other community organizations as appropriate.
Engage with stakeholders through a variety of means, including with the Action Committee.
Oversee the planning for regular public events and fundraisers.
Oversee administration of the City of Richmond’s Community Gardens.
Oversee the communications on website, Facebook & Twitter.
Oversee volunteer, student and intern projects as required.
Organize workshops, guest speakers and movie screenings as required.
Provide a public presence for the Society in the local press and media.
Oversee Good Food Box project

Compensation & Term:

This is a full-time position funded at $60,000 per year.

How to Apply:

Please send a resume and a cover letter to the RFSS Board at:
board@richmondfoodsecurity.org