MSU Food Collective Centre (FCC) Community Kitchen Coordinators (2)

McMasters Student Union•Hamilton, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Kitchen Coordinator will assist in the planning and execution of programming, community outreach, and student engagement. They will ensure that operations are running smoothly and act as the Kitchen’s administrative contact. The Coordinator will act as a liaison between individuals and organizations with a stake in food sovereignty between the Hamilton community and MSU Food Collective Centre and Hospitality Services. The Coordinator will play an integral role in evaluating the project as it progresses, building a concrete framework to ensure the community kitchen’s sustainability for many years to come, and communicating the program’s results to the various stakeholders. In addition to engaging with participants on a personal level and gaining first-hand feedback, the coordinator will work with the MSU’s Education Department to facilitate and implement assessment strategies to review the program’s impact.

Requirements

Awareness and understanding of topics associated with MSU Food Collective Centre (e.g. food security, food accessibility, food sustainability)
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Leadership skills required
Ability to lead and work with others to execute events.
Ability to coordinate with others and take initiative to ensure successful completion of tasks
Ability to work well under minimal supervision and take ownership of all projects
Good interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

Nutritional knowledge or interest in nutrition is an asset
Experience with MSU Food Collective Centre as a volunteer and/or user is an asset

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning and execution of programming, community outreach, and student engagement.
Ensure operations are running smoothly.
Act as the Kitchen’s administrative contact.
Act as a liaison between individuals and organizations with a stake in food sovereignty between the Hamilton community and MSU Food Collective Centre and Hospitality Services.
Play an integral role in evaluating the project as it progresses.
Build a concrete framework to ensure the community kitchen’s sustainability for many years to come.
Communicate the program’s results to the various stakeholders.
Engage with participants on a personal level and gain first-hand feedback.
Work with the MSU’s Education Department to facilitate and implement assessment strategies to review the program’s impact.
Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing MSU Food Collective Centre services.
Be responsible for the Community Kitchen space in Bridges Café.
Be responsible for the collection and analysis of user statistics.
Be responsible for maintaining an appropriate and positive image of the MSU.