BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

The SEED is a community food project of the Guelph Community Health Centre. About 16% of households in Guelph are food insecure (Guelph Wellbeing study, 2014). The SEED’s goal is to change that by offering programs and services that tackle the root causes of poverty. We are supported by hundreds of amazing community members and by many partner organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of Food Insecurity: Knowledge of the causes and effects of food insecurity, particularly within the Guelph-Wellington community.
• Availability: Available to work 21 hours per week on a regular, ongoing basis. Thursday and Friday, occasionally Saturday.
• Valid G Driver’s license
• Able to lift up to 50lbs consistently
• A working understanding of Excel and Word software
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team as well as individually
• Commitment to equity and anti-oppressive practices
• Punctual and reliable
• Show initiative and enthusiasm
• Keen eye for product displays
• Excellent customer service skills
• Highly organized, keen attention to detail
  We know that experience comes in many forms. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you. Please visit our website www.guelphchc.ca and apply using the online application tool. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications, and experience meet the position requirements.
  Guelph Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals from priority populations who may identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit and Metis individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities.
  We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews.
  If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.
  We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date.

• Prepare food, materials and signage for the market
• Load and drive cargo van to market sites
• Set up and tear down of market
• Oversee market operation
• Greet customers, partners, volunteers, visitors and answer questions and provide guidance where appropriate
• Lead the training and supervision of volunteers
• Communicate challenges and opportunities to the Market Coordinator, collaborate on solutions
• Support quality improvement (customer experience, feedback collection and analysis, process improvements, etc.)
• Keyholder position, some warehouse opening and closing procedures required. Door checks, alarm, lighting etc.
• Cash handling and reporting