Community Programs Manager

• Create and continuously improve relationships with RNF’s external Good Food Advocacy partners and programs, building a sense of community in a manner aligned with our purpose and values
• Manage and explore additional nature conservation partnership opportunities
• Support the Impact Team in its organic advocacy efforts across municipal, provincial/state, and federal levels in countries and regions where we have influence

• Responsible for managing and executing Riverside’s internal and external purpose and impact-related communication strategies, developing annual calendars, and integrating purpose and impact by leveraging storytelling and high-quality data to inspire others to action while upholding our values
• Channels and platforms to manage in collaboration with external partners and internal cross-functional teams
• Build relationships and ways of working with internal and external stakeholders to gather and organize data and documentation for engaging storytelling and reporting

• Manage data aggregation and analysis for community-based impacts:
• Collect data from our community partners to understand accomplishments and challenges/opportunities related to RNF’s Good Food Advocacy and Conservation Project investments
• Develop and manage impact data from Riverside’s “Compassion Brands” Program
• Support data needs related to community impacts from Organic Ag Projects

• Development of a centralized database for all impact-related data:
• Continuous improvement for clear lines of communication between business functions and set expectations for regular data sharing and reporting in collaboration with the rest of the Impact Team
• Create data visualization dashboards that empower functions to understand their impacts and make actionable steps to reduce them

• Collaborate across multiple functions to deliver on RNF corporate impact initiatives and policies
• Improve engagement related to RNF purpose, environmental, and social impact awareness for all RNF employees

• As needed, conduct research and collaborate with purpose-aligned organizations on evolving models for lasting impact aligned with RNF’s purpose
• Contribute to strategic planning and knowledge management (i.e. industry best practices, one-pagers, case studies, external collaboration, lessons learned etc.)
• Provide recommendations for best-in-class philanthropic and community-building practices across RNF’s ecosystem and spheres of influence

• A bachelor’s degree (masters preferred) in, Environmental Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility, International Development, or other related field
• Must have 3+ years of experience in corporate/campus sustainability, community building initiatives, compliance/stakeholder reporting, or other related field
• Strong written, visual, and oral communication skills; emphasis on creativity to support meaningful engagement
• Community-minded with experience developing long-standing corporate or philanthropic relationships based on trust, shared vision and values, and reciprocity
• Ability to interface and engage diverse stakeholder groups, including awareness of cultural sensitivity
• Strong organizational abilities including planning, project development and task facilitation
• Advanced-level skills in Microsoft Office 365, Tableau, or other data management or visualization software
• High level of curiosity and ability to cultivate positive cross-functional influence and collaboration
• Results oriented; takes pride in a high-quality product, yet open to receiving feedback
• Detail-oriented; consistently aware of all the moving pieces

• Values-led: You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life’s too short to take ourselves so seriously that we don’t enjoy the journey.
• Unparalleled experiences and opportunities: We’re still determining who we are and what we can be. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – while employing it. At Riverside, progress occasionally means proceeding imperfectly, and we’re okay with that, as long as we’re staying true to our values and learning and improving along the way.
• Access to everyone: We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff. Even when employees dress up, they wear steel-toed shoes. So don’t be shy. Speak up, share your ideas and go places you normally wouldn’t – like the plant, or the boardroom.
• Personal development: We’ll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself. Career paths at Riverside are carved by the people walking on them, not dictated by leaders. Count on us to give you the training and tools to grow and progress.
• Gratitude: As a growing business, we can’t always offer formal recognition like awards programs, but we do show our true gratitude and appreciation. At Riverside, we’re all in this together and we value you.
  
• Be a Riverside Brand Ambassador: Stay relentlessly close to our consumers and represent the brand in every interaction, decision, and deliverable. Bring the consumer voice into your work by protecting product quality, availability, and experience, acting early when standards slip, and delivering consistent value that earns trust, advocacy, and long-term brand love.

If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, then please submit your resume to careers(AT)riversidenaturals.com with the job title you are applying for in the subject line or click the apply button!

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Disclaimer: As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.