Community & Projects Manager

Leftovers Foundation

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Leftovers Foundation's mission is to reduce food waste and prevent the greenhouse gas emissions caused when good food is left to rot. We believe one of the best ways to do that is to get the food to community organizations working with vulnerable populations, ensuring that it can be used where food is most needed. Our flagship program, Rescue Food, mobilizes volunteers through a dedicated app to connect local vendors who have surplus food to service agencies running food access programming. Leftovers currently operates in Calgary, Edmonton, Hinton, Airdrie, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Winnipeg, Selkirk, and Gimli. Leftovers is currently a fully remote organization, with the majority of our staff working primarily from home. The team at the Leftovers Foundation recognizes that issues within our food systems are deeply rooted in racial, economic, and social inequities. We want to be an organization working towards positive change, acknowledging our shortcomings, and committing to doing better. We are at the beginning of a continual journey towards addressing the systems of oppression that impact marginalized communities. To learn more about the actions we’re taking, visit https://rescuefood.ca The Community & Projects Manager oversees the general management of operations, which includes program development, delivery, and evaluation, community engagement, and staff oversight and development.

Requirements

1+ years of non-profit management experience
2-5 years’ experience in a related industry
Social media and communications experience
Grant writing experience preferred
Event planning experience an asset

Responsibilities

Support overall strategy and planning of all programs (Rescue Food, Home Harvest, Warehouse Operations) across all locations
Manage program budget in consultation with the Executive Director
Responsible for overall program execution, including oversight of program performance in all locations and achieving target Key Performance Indicators
Manage and oversee all assets and equipment of Leftovers needed in the course of program execution
Liaise with app development team on features and bugs, and manage relationship between Leftovers and app team
Ensure consistent food donor outreach across all locations to continually grow program impact
Explore and oversee geographical expansion as opportunities arise in consultation with the Executive Director
Explore new avenues of food rescue and related activities as the opportunity arises in consultation with the Executive Director
Oversee program outreach and community engagement across all locations, ensuring Leftovers has an active presence in each community
Develop and maintain relationships with other food rescue and food security organizations
Lead opportunities for the broader staff team to deepen their knowledge and understanding of food waste, food security, and the overall food system
Ensure Leftovers is represented professionally and positively in the public and all community engagement
Ensure an overall positive volunteer experience across all locations, striving for a cohesive Leftovers culture
Oversee volunteer recruitment and retention across all locations
Recruit, train, and coach program staff, empowering them to increase their level of responsibility and performance
Be a leader in the organization by demonstrating a high standard of professionalism, compassion, and enthusiasm for the organization’s mission
Continue to develop and support evaluating the organization through an IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility) lens - working to ensure these principles are integrated across the organization
Support other departments as required (fund development, communications, and admin)
Work with the Executive Director and other staff within the organization to ensure the overall success of Leftovers