Event Team Lead

at  Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society

Event Team Lead –We are growing our team!

• On-Call, Casual
• Average of 5 to 15 hours per month
• Living Wage based wage of $25.68 hourly

WHO WE ARE

The GVFB provides assistance to approximately 15,000 people monthly across Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore. We also provide food support to 150 agencies such as housing agencies, women and children’s shelters, transition homes and after school programs, which in turn provide hot meals and snacks to thousands of people each week, including people who are unhoused.
Our mission is providing healthy food to those in need. Our vision is to create healthy communities through fair and effective food systems. Currently, the GVFB distributes 8.9 M lbs of food each year.
The GVFB is a proud winner of BC’s Top Employers 2023!
The GVFB is a certified Living Wage Employer! This recognizes the GVFB’s commitment to paying fair wages, upholding good work standards for our employees, and contributing to poverty reduction and a higher standard of living in our community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Event Team Lead is a dynamic, outgoing and self-motivated individual. They take charge and work on-call with the primary mission of fulfilling the successful execution of a third-party fundraising event in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND CORE SKILLS

• Ability to engage and direct volunteers from diverse backgrounds that have been recruited to support the event;
• Ability to be a Brand Ambassador, representing the Food Bank, and abiding by the policies, processes and agreements as set by the GVFB;
• Must be highly organized, an effective multi-tasker, and a go-getter who needs minimum supervision and is focused on delivering an excellent outcome;
• Ability to think out-of-the-box, problem-solve, and make decisions on the go is key;
• Well-developed communication skills, discretion, sound judgement, and professionalism are paramount in this service role;
• Must be high-energy, outgoing, and eager to initiate conversation with the public;
• Must have good listening skills and the ability to accept direction and take charge;
• Willingness to wear branded GVFB clothing as provided.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Events management, fundraising, public relations, retail or customer service experience;
• Availability to work at different locations throughout the GVFBS catchment cities;
• Work flexible hours including weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays. Hours will vary by month. Approximately 5 - 15 hours per month.
• Experience working with and supervising a team of volunteers is advantageous;
• Clean BC Class 5 clean driving license considered an asset.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physically fit and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a consistent basis;
• Exposure to ambient temperatures and noisy conditions;
• The ability to walk and stand throughout the shift.

• Quickly gain an understanding of events, programs, services, and the vision and mission of the GVFB;
• Attend briefings and training as required to ensure the successful execution of an event;
• Responsible for gathering supplies and equipment needed for events, leads the set-up and tear down, and safe return of equipment, food and money;
• Drive GVFB branded vehicle to and from events, as required (if you do have a driving license);
• Proactively engage with the event organizers, and the general public at on-site community events, as the GVFB Brand Ambassador;
• Collection of cash donations while on-site at community events;
• Manage and supervise on-site event volunteers, delegate specific tasks to volunteers and ensure adequate training and instructions are provided to volunteers;
• Assist with the day of event social media promotions in coordination with GVFB Communications Team as needed and take photos at events;
• Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on event day;
• Report back on the condition of inventory, collateral and vehicle, and advise to order new supplies when required;
• Provide event feedback, including post-event report and post-event, thank you as requested.