Kanata Food Cupboard Job Description - May 2015
POSITION TITLE:
Community Program Assistant
Supervision: Event and Volunteer Coordinator & Client Coordinator
Duties:
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Participate in the food donation program at the Kanata Farmers Market and any participating
supermarkets
Assist in the development of volunteer policies, procedures, and training documents (and other Kanata
Food Cupboard documentation if required)
Research possible volunteer database solutions and report findings to supervisor
Develop recipe of the month program, and other nutrition based programming
Assist with fresh food initiative and other Kanata Food Cupboard operational activities
Participate in fundraising opportunities, food drives, and community events and initiatives
Perform administrative and other Kanata Food Cupboard duties as required
Qualifications:
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written English communication
skills
Good organizational and administrative skills
Experience developing training or operational
documentation an asset.
Ability to work independently and also as part of a
team
Ability to maintain client confidentiality at all times
Must be willing and able to perform physical work
such as lifting boxes of perishable and non-perishable
food when required, setting up tables, hanging
banners etc.
Must be willing to obtain a police background check if
required (at no cost)
Ability to take direction
A desire to work within social services and a
sensitivity towards others
Ability to work with Microsoft Office products
MUST have been a full-time student in 2014-2015
and MUST be returning as a full-time student in
post-secondary studies in September 2015
Must be willing to work Saturdays
Valid driver’s license and vehicle required
Must be willing to work indoors in a warehouse
environment, sometimes with a great number of
volunteers. Must be willing to work outside.
Must be willing to stand for extended periods of
time if required.
Preferences:
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Knowledge of the local community served by the Kanata Food Cupboard
Individuals pursuing post-secondary studies in Technical Writing, Social Services, or a Health related field
will be given priority
Candidate will be remunerated at $11.00 hour - 30hours per week. Typical hours will be Monday to Friday
mornings, and Saturdays. The position will be 8 weeks in duration from June 8 – July 31, 2015.
Interested candidates are asked to forward their resume by email to: [email protected]
Deadline for applications
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 4 p.m.
We thank all who apply. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.