Community Learning and Engagement Facilitator (Part-Time) at FoodShare Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

19562.22

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Organizing, Food Justice, Data Collection, Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication, G-Suite, Program Coordination, Outreach, Project Management

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Overview: FoodShare is seeking a Part-Time Community Learning and Engagement Facilitator to be a part of the Food Rx project team bringing food equity to life. The Community Learning and Engagement Facilitator will support participant engagement, hands-on food programming, data collection, and community outreach. This is a dynamic, community-centered role for someone who thrives in grassroots environments and is deeply committed to food justice. Duties include (but are not limited to): Operations & Logistics Engage up to 1000 Food Rx project participants through registration, intake, and ongoing project relations. Support with organizing produce box orders and/or prepped meal deliveries to selected Food Rx project participants. Program Delivery Aid in the coordination, planning, and delivery of hands-on community-based food programming at 90 Dunn for project participants, in collaboration with the Food Rx team. Support engagement through regular check-ins with Food Rx project participants through in-person conversations and phone calls, administer surveys throughout the project period, manage data entry, and provide data reporting support. Administrative Management Support with expense tracking, evaluation, and report preparation as needed. Communications & Public Relations Assist in the promotion, outreach, and information-sharing to raise awareness and community engagement about the Food Rx project. Participate in FoodShare staff meetings, all staff training, and handle other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Experience Minimum 2 years of experience in community-led food projects, neighbourhood-based community organizing and/or working with grassroots organizations. Demonstrated commitment to principles of food justice. Demonstrated ability to work within a diverse community (people of different ages, complex needs, abilities, cultural backgrounds, etc.). Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple project demands, set priorities and meet strict deadlines. Experience with supporting research, data collection, and basic data analysis. Experience with assisting program coordination involving multi-site projects. Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Highly self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. Familiar with G-Suite in (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Gmail, etc.). Salary and Benefits Total Compensation Salary: $19,562.22 annually, for part-time 2 days per week (ideally Thursday and Friday) Vacation: 4 weeks paid vacation per year (prorated for termed contracts, accrued at 8% per pay period). Winter Shutdown: additional days to be determined annually over the winter holiday period FoodShare's Benefit Reimbursement - $553.85 based on FoodShare $1,500.00 per calendar year (prorated, based on start date, contract length, and the two days of work per week) Retirement Contributions: Matching TFSA/RRSP (up to 4%) contributions after 3 months Additional Leave Personal Leave Days: 4 based on FoodShare’s 10 paid personal leave days per year (prorated, based on start date, contract length, and the two days of work per week) Wellness Days: 7 based on FoodShare’s 20 paid wellness days/sick leave per year (prorated, based on start date, contract length, and the two days of work per week) *Note: As part of FoodShare’s commitment to equity, salaries and benefits are non-negotiable. Additional Information Reports to: Food Rx Senior Coordinator and Manager, Community Learning and Engagement Location: On-site bi-weekly programming at 90 Dunn (first and third Thursday of every month); otherwise, remote-first hybrid with some in-person meetings at 120 Industry St. or other partner locations across Toronto as needed. TO APPLY: Please note that we may only be able to contact candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process. Selection Process: FoodShare’s recruitment process involves the anonymization of all resumes prior to their being screened by the hiring committee. This step removes applicant personal details (names, email, addresses), educational & employment institutions, years of work experience, and personal interests to reduce potential for bias. Please make sure to detail your experience in your resume/cover letter to ensure the committee has the information they need to assess your qualifications for the role. This process takes at least 2 weeks from the application deadline. The hiring committee will review anonymized versions of the applications that pass the initial screening and decide which to invite to interview. This process usually takes about 1 week. The hiring committee will conduct first [and second, if applicable] round interviews with selected candidates. When we interview job candidates, we acknowledge that this is work and we compensate at the rate of $75.00 per interview. Additional details will be provided by the HR Manager. Candidates will be sent the interview questions 48 hours in advance of their scheduled interview. Candidates are welcome, but not expected or required, to send any questions they have for the hiring committee in advance of the interview. These usually occur about 4 weeks after the application deadline. Interviews will be conducted on and considered paid working time. HR will conduct reference checks for the candidate they intend to extend an offer to. This process usually takes about 1 week. HR will send the selected candidate an Employment Agreement, which the candidate will have at least 1 week to review and return. FoodShare strives to create a workspace that reflects the diversity of identities and lived experiences that exist within the communities we work alongside. We are committed to working to identify and dismantle systemic forms of oppression in the food system. Racialized people and others from equity-seeking groups are over-represented in food insecurity and poverty statistics, but are significantly under-represented in community-based food work. We believe that those most affected by an issue must have access to paid positions in organizations tasked with challenging poverty and food insecurity. If you see yourself reflected in 80% of this job posting, please consider putting yourself forward.

Responsibilities

The facilitator will manage participant engagement, intake, and outreach for the Food Rx project. They are also responsible for delivering hands-on community food programming and managing project data and reporting.