OVERVIEW

We are seeking a talented and motivated Student Nutrition and Communications Officer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing central bulk food distribution for schools and to animate the Foundation’s activities to ensure that our messages resonate with our target audience. This position requires a blend of problem-solving, organization, nutrition program knowledge, and strong communication skills to effectively represent our mission and values in service of children.

EXPERIENCE

• A two-year College Diploma in Food or Nutrition Management or a combination of education and experience, ideally with a two-year College Diploma in a related field (e.g. Food, Culinary or Food Service industry related management); OR
• Minimum of two (2) years related work experience in: nutrition management or food services in an institutional or publicly-funded environment or project management experience managing inventory quality in a fast-paced environment;
• Practical experience coordinating a Student Nutrition Program in a community setting would be an asset;
• Practical experience managing delivery schedules, accuracy of deliveries and centralized ordering systems;
• Business or Institutional communications and marketing experience including web-based and social media proficiency;
• Proven work experience in a charity or foundation;
  Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 10 months
  Pay: $43,000.00-$50,021.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-31
Expected start date: 2025-09-0

• Work together with the Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL) SNP Coordinator, Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) Managers, the Student Nutrition. The Program Officer/Bulk Liaison SNPOB liaises with local school site authorities (principals) to coordinate: food items and menus, delivery schedules, and quality experience with central distribution parties such as AFL and TFSS staff and food distributors;
• Ensure quality of centralized processes with thorough communication and feedback regarding food quality and accuracy of food menu quantities in the context of community and local need;
• Coordinate an organized system to monitor initial orders, allow appropriate adjustments, verify accuracy of deliveries and provide appropriate local and supplier feedback to enhance system productivity and quality across 20-30 school communities;
• Maintain regular communication with assigned SNP site authorities (approximately 60-80 people) to proactively troubleshoot and resolve SNP issues through ongoing bi-weekly phone, online check-ins, or in-person site visits, as required;
• Develop and implement communication strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Write clear and engaging content for various platforms, including press releases, newsletters, and social media.
• Engage in other AFL Foundation environments to support associates with updates and event planning through a variety of communication and engagement methods including AFL website and social media;
• Complete other tasks to support coordination and execution of AFL events and programs, as requested by the AFL Communications Manager by a set deadline.