MSU Food Collective Centre (FCC) Outreach Coordinator (OC)

Reports to: FCC Director     

Hours: Approx 6-8 hours per week

Contract: Sept 1 - April 30 (potentially some summer prep)

Food Collective Centre is a service run by students dedicated to cultivating stronger food systems in the McMaster and surrounding community. We offer a number of support resources that are available for everyone: Students, Alumni, Staff, and Hamilton Community Partners to access. 

Please note this posting will close Monday, June 8 at 11:59pm. 

The FCC Outreach Coordinator (OC)
is responsible for building
and maintaining
relationship with internal and community partners from the McMaster and nearby Hamilton community. They will engage in opportunities to connect with new sponsors, donors, and partners to support the food bank. The OC is responsible for
organizing food donation efforts, including planning food drives, arranging donation pick-ups, and ensuring smooth transportation and storage of donations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Awareness and understanding of food (in)security in a campus environment
   

• Awareness and understanding of what the Community Fridge is and its purpose on campus
   

• Organizational and time management skills an asset
   

• Interpersonal skills an asset
   

• Excellent speaking, listening, and facilitation skills
   

• Ability to recognize and respond effectively to student concerns
   

• Sensitivity to diverse lived experiences from a wide range of backgrounds
   

• Ability to work independently
   

• Creativity and innovation regarding student engagement techniques
   

• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
   

• Passionate about helping to alleviate food insecurity in the McMaster and Hamilton communities 

Effort & Responsibility 

• Effort required to exercise judgment in situations
   

• Effort required to deal with sensitive subject information and maintain confidentiality as required
   

• Effort required to be actively present at meetings
   

• Responsible for maintaining
  an appropriate and positive image of the FCC and MSU 

Working Conditions 

• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work
   

• Occasionally working in-person will be required for this position
   

• Working in a secure food storage area is required 

Training and Experience 

• Previous experience with food raisers and fundraisers is an asset
   

• Experience coordinating volunteers is an asset
   

• Experience planning large-scale events is an asset
   

• Training and experience with a community fridge is an asset 

Equipment 

• Shared computer and telephone resources 
• Photocopier