JOB OVERVIEW
In close collaboration with the Food Security Coordinator and the Community Development Team, the Community Food Liaison works to develop empowered relationships and intercultural connections between people and community organizations in Renfrew-Collingwood. The work focuses primarily on (but is not limited to) cooking, food growing, and food sharing as ways to foster community development, learning, and leadership. These activities aim to leverage the social, economic, and emotional dimensions of food to increase opportunities for belonging and inclusion for all residents. This is a non-unionized coordinator level, permanent staff position.
We encourage applicants with lived experience of structural inequity to apply, and in particular those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of colour. We recognize that structural inequity can be a barrier to developing many of the skills listed in the qualification section. If you would like to apply for this job, but feel concerned that you may not yet have all of the qualifications, we encourage you to outline your gaps in skills/experience in your cover letter and what support you would require to gain the skills. We will do our best to provide ongoing support and mentorship to ensure applicant success. We recognize that lived experience is an asset in and of itself.

RESPONSIBILITIES
*COVID-19: During the current COVID-19 crisis, many of our regular programs are on pause, while others persist in modified ways. During this time, the Community Food Liaison may also support these additional tasks as needed:
Assists with case management work to refer community members to relevant resources and services in relation to their needs and wellness amidst COVID-19.
Contributes to the regular monitoring of the Community Development department’s phone support line, including receiving or redirecting inquiries as appropriate.
Community Networking and Education — 30%
Works to support and promote the development of healthy interactions and relationship-building between community members across their unique lived experiences, including between newcomers and long-term residents, in all RCFJ programs.
Co-develops food justice-oriented learning activities, including workshops, dialogues, and actions, which are responsive to the interests and emergent challenges expressed by community members.
Collaborates as part of the Community Development Team to organize community celebrations, events, and spaces to bring neighbours together (e.g. Collingwood Days Festival, Summer Solstice Party, Intercultural Summer Celebration)
Supports and mentors participants’ growth towards community leadership, engagement, and development consistent with their goals and aspirations (e.g. identifying opportunities to take on facilitator or program volunteer roles, inviting attendance at monthly RCFJ Advisory Committee meetings, connecting with relevant resources and training).
Program Management — 30%
Coordinates regular food skills opportunities (e.g. community kitchens, food preserving workshops, organic gardening sessions), including scheduling, organizing necessary accessibility arrangements such as childminding or procuring transit passes for community member usage, grocery purchases and supplies, and providing set-up and clean-up support for activities when needed.
Manages the Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program at CNH, including intake and registration, developing and implementing distribution plan, liaising with the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets, and providing ongoing support to clients throughout the program.
Supports the Cheyenne Community Garden with administration regarding membership registration, financials, leadership and engagement opportunities, and volunteer management.
Outreach and Communications — 25%
Fields inquiries regarding programs, services, and neighbourhood opportunities.
Works closely with the Community Development Team, Integrated Settlement Services Team, and other CNH departments to identify opportunities for resource-sharing and internal referrals.
Develops and distributes plain-language promotional material (including a monthly activity schedule, brochures, and online resources), and modest poster or graphic design.
Manages RCFJ online platforms and social media accounts (including website, Facebook, Instagram, and monthly MailChimp email newsletter).
Tracking and Evaluation — 15%
Engages in ongoing evaluation of activities, including tracking attendance numbers, supplementary demographic statistics, and documenting participant feedback.
Supports the Food Security Coordinator in the evaluation of RCFJ initiatives and program information for the purposes of strategic planning and accountability to community members, funders, and other stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS
Attitudes and practices consistent with the core values, goals, and philosophy of Renfrew-Collingwood Food Justice and Collingwood Neighbourhood House.
Understanding of and commitment to principles of anti-oppression, decolonization and intersectionality.
Combination of work experience in anti-oppression, food justice, community development, community program delivery OR post-secondary degree in related discipline.
Self-motivated and self-directed, strong interpersonal, organizational, administrative, networking, leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to work and manage projects both independently and in a team.
Excellent oral and written English skills and proficient computer skills.
Ability to work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends).
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
ASSETS
Is a resident of the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood, and/or familiarity with the Renfrew-Collingwood community, including knowledge of local resources and networks.
Practical skills such as: Food preparation, knowledge of seasonal and healthy foods, knowledge and curiosity about diverse food traditions, organic food growing skills, meeting/workshop facilitation, program design, event planning, developing educational materials and opportunities, recruiting and supervising volunteers of diverse ages and abilities (including people experiencing social/economic marginalization).
Oral and/or written proficiency in additional language(s).
Possession of: Food Safe Level 1, First aid certification, Valid BC driver’s license and access to own vehicle, web-based skills, design and layout skills.

JOB DETAILS
Salary: 15 hrs/wk at $25.44–$26.99 per hour + benefits
Schedule: Schedule is flexible and may include occasional evenings and weekends.
Anticipated Start Date: August 17, 2020
Location: Work from home during COVID-19 closure with occasional use of Collingwood Neighbourhood House office (5288 Joyce Street), some off-site locations (gardens, etc.)

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. As per Collingwood Neighbourhood House’s Human Resources Policies and Procedures, all factors being equal, first priority will be given to internal and local applicants.
SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER BY:
11:59 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2020
To: foodsecurity@cnh.bc.ca