Part-time Rescued Food Market Coordinator

3 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Food Stash Foundation Full time

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

We’re hiring for part-time Rescued Food Market Coordinator who:

- Wants to work for a charity and create a positive impact in their community
- Is looking for extra work to supplement their income
- Enjoys working in a highly collaborative team setting as well as directly with the community
- Thrives in a fast-paced and grassroots work culture
- Excels communicating face-to-face with colleagues and community members
- Can comfortably lift up to 50 lbs or more as needed
- Is fluent in English (additional language skills an asset)

The Rescued Food Market is open to all and is a way for Food Stash to distribute its surplus food directly to the public in a dignified way. We are hiring for an on-site Rescued Food Market Coordinator who will be present at and support Market operations on a weekly basis. The Market runs every Thursday from 3pm - 7pm, with additional setup and clean up time required. This position will work together with another Rescued Food Market Coordinator, be supervised by the Rescued Food Market Supervisor, and report to the Community Programs Manager.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES**
- Required Experience & Skills_
- Enjoys interpersonal connections and interacting with other people
- Confident communicating verbally to colleagues, volunteers, and Market members
- Ability to be collaborate with others and also work independently
- Self-motivated; likes to take initiative and share new ideas
- Organized, responsible, and punctual
- Ability to comfortably and repeatedly lift boxes of up to 50lbs
- Desired Additional Experience & Skills_
- 3+ years’ professional and/or lived experience in a similar capacity
- Experience working with vulnerable populations
- Non-profit and/or charity sector experience
- Demonstrated work experience in a customer service role
- Experience and confidence with de-escalating conflict
- A broad knowledge of the challenges of our food system
- Employment offers are conditional upon satisfactory criminal record check._

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Under the guidance of the Rescued Food Market Supervisor, the Rescued Food Market Coordinator performs all activities related to helping run the weekly Rescued Food Market, and is specifically responsible for the following duties:

- Primary Duties_
- Participate in smooth Market operations every Thursday
- Work collaboratively with the Rescued Food Market Team and several volunteers
- Support the training and guidance of volunteers in their assigned roles
- Take initiative to identify and complete Market tasks as needed to improve Member experience and Market operations
- Support Market Member registration and payment processes
- Support the creation of a safe, accessible, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment and physical space where all Market Members are welcome
- Build relationships and rapport with Market Members to create a sense of community and ensure dignified access to food
- Attend monthly Market Team meetings and contribute to sharing ideas and collaborating for the Market’s continued success

**JOB DETAILS**
- Type: Permanent, part-time
- Schedule: Thursdays from 1pm-7:30pm; monthly team meetings from 12-1pm
- Location & Work Environment: Food Stash warehouse (290 E 1st Ave). Our warehouse can be busy and noisy at times. Our office space is open concept and can include distractions.
- Expected start date: as soon as possible

**COMPENSATION**
- Food Stash is a Living Wage Employer as defined by Living Wage for Families BC. All wages are at or above the stated Living Wage for Metro Vancouver. The hourly wage for this role is $26 per hour (paid semi-monthly)
- Vacation entitlement is equivalent to 2 weeks per year: 4% will be accrued on each pay cheque

**WORKPLACE CULTURE**

At Food Stash, we work hard to create a physically and psychologically safe workplace. We value physical and mental health equally. Physical safety is a top priority when operating our vehicles and working in our warehouse. Physical and mental wellness are valued through trainings and initiatives like quarterly wellness days, birthdays off, half-day Fridays in the summer and team socials, as well as flexible work arrangements when possible. We are a small, cohesive team; we support each other and always collaborate, regardless of our roles. We encourage new employees to share what supports or adjustments could help them thrive in the workplace, but sharing is always optional. For example, we each have a ‘Manual of Me’ where we can articulate our individual preferences for how we feel most supported and appreciated, and other helpful tips for working together.

**APPLY**

Food Stash is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We identify knowledge and understanding gaps on the team and seek out trainings and educational opportunities as needed to ensure we understand who we serve and the context in which we serve them.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 per hour

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