WE'RE LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME PROJECTS COORDINATOR !
ABOUT US
Our mission is to meet the needs of people in our neighborhood by providing emergency food support and working to address food security, build community, and promote well-being.
Operating from Bronson Centre in West Centretown, our dedicated staff and volunteers currently provide neighbors with nutritious groceries and take-home meals on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Our board members work to establish local partnerships, promote sustainability, and advocate for issues related to economic equality and food security.
We respect the dignity and diverse needs of our client community, and we are committed to providing accountable, transparent, and accessible services.
THE OPPORTUNITY
To drive broader community impact, we’re seeking a part-time Projects Coordinator to support our strategic vision by planning and coordinating new projects and initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
OTHER INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY
ABOUT US
Our mission is to meet the needs of people in our neighborhood by providing emergency food support and working to address food security, build community, and promote well-being.
Operating from Bronson Centre in West Centretown, our dedicated staff and volunteers currently provide neighbors with nutritious groceries and take-home meals on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Our board members work to establish local partnerships, promote sustainability, and advocate for issues related to economic equality and food security.
We respect the dignity and diverse needs of our client community, and we are committed to providing accountable, transparent, and accessible services.
THE OPPORTUNITY
To drive broader community impact, we’re seeking a part-time Projects Coordinator to support our strategic vision by planning and coordinating new projects and initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop partnerships with local community organizations, groups, and networks
- Stay informed on key issues impacting our client community through research and participation in relevant networks and forums
- Solicit client feedback to identify opportunities to enhance our services in conjunction with our operations team
- Work with Board committees to successfully plan and execute initiatives
- Maintain an Initiatives calendar and project tracker
- Develop project work plans, lead and coordinate project activities, including budgeting, risk assessment, monitoring, and post-mortem reporting
- Provide planning and activation support for fundraising events as requested
- Monitor local engagement opportunities and identify new ways to build community while optimizing available resources
- Prepare and disseminate briefing materials and key internal communications to Board members and our volunteer network
- Assist in preparing and distributing reports and presentations
- Participate in monthly Board and committee meetings as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary education in related field (completed or in progress)
- 1-3 years’ experience in community development (volunteer or paid) and managing project timelines, stakeholders, and related budgets
- Experience with Google Suite considered strong asset
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Solid written and oral communications skills
- Sense of initiative and ability to solve problems independently
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain client confidentiality
OTHER INFORMATION
- Part-time, term position (November 2022 to September 2023), with possibility of extension
- We expect the commitment to range between 15 to 20 hours per week
- There will be both in-person and remote work, with opportunity for flexible scheduling
- Candidate will need to be available for in-person events (some evenings and weekends)
- Ability to obtain a police record clearance
- $22.00 - $25.00/hour, commensurate with experience
HOW TO APPLY
- Please submit resume & cover letter to info@dalhousiefoodcupboard.ca
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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I NEED FOOD
If you live in Ottawa between Lyon Street and Breezehill Avenue, and between Carling Avenue and the Ottawa River, you can visit us once a month to receive a supply of groceries
We serve our neighbours on Wednesdays & Thursdays, from 10:30am to 1:00pm.
Remember to bring with you:
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I'D LIKE TO DONATE
Your donations throughout the year allow us to buy more fresh foods to fill our weekly orders: milk, meat, fruits, vegetables & ethnic foods. And Mai, our Coordinator (pictured below) always makes sure that we get value for our purchases!
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WHERE TO FIND US
211 BRONSON AVENUE
SUITE 107 OTTAWA ON K1R 6H5 between Lisgar & Nepean 
CALL US AT (613) 230-3982 or SEND A MESSAGE TO info@dalhousiefoodcupboard.ca |
GOOD FOOD POLICY
Good food has the power to build health and improve quality of life. We want to provide our clients with healthy, delicious foods to help them achieve a balanced diet within a limited food budget. This includes maximizing our budget dollars to purchase only nutrient-rich fresh fruits, vegetables and legumes, healthy pantry items and meal supplements for our clients with special needs.
We are committed to the following:
Approved by the Board of Directors , January 2020
Good food has the power to build health and improve quality of life. We want to provide our clients with healthy, delicious foods to help them achieve a balanced diet within a limited food budget. This includes maximizing our budget dollars to purchase only nutrient-rich fresh fruits, vegetables and legumes, healthy pantry items and meal supplements for our clients with special needs.
We are committed to the following:
- Purchasing and accepting large donations of only healthy food with high nutritional value
- Focusing on providing culturally appropriate foods to meet the needs of the clients we serve
- Limiting or removing from our shelves items with no nutritional value
- Providing opportunities to improve food literacy and skills by providing recipes and nutritional information, whenever possible
- Purchasing from local merchants and producers, whenever possible
Approved by the Board of Directors , January 2020
