Food Security Associate

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$19 - CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a Food Security Associate to support their mission of serving people in need. This role involves coordinating volunteers, assisting with food rescue and distribution, managing food donation logistics, and ensuring food safety. The associate will work closely with the Program Coordinator – Food Services and volunteers to prepare meals and hampers, develop partnerships for food procurement, and assist with special event planning. A key aspect of the role is maintaining a clean and safe environment, handling feedback professionally, and potentially contributing to the planning of future food programs. The position operates within The Salvation Army's faith- and values-based framework, emphasizing hope, service, dignity, and stewardship.

Requirements

Highschool graduate with some community college training in a related field.
Experience working with marginalized communities.
Experience in customer service.
Current knowledge of issues and trends including best practices in the enhancement of quality of life and food security.
Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal, communication, multitasking, and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with community partners.
Able to work with a team consisting of staff and volunteers in a busy, fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt and prioritize many different tasks and initiatives.
Quick learner & self-starter.
Able to perform moderate lifting (50 lbs.) and physical labour for long periods.
Ability to utilize related equipment such as various word processing including MS Office applications and email.
Empathetic individual with the ability to work cooperatively, patiently, and effectively with others.
Universal Precautions
Food Safe training
Non-violent Crisis Intervention training
Self-Care/Debriefing
First Aid Certification
Background check consent/clear vulnerable sector screening
A clean drivers abstract
Completion of our Abuse Prevention Training and required Health and Safety training.

Nice To Haves

Class 5 driver’s license is an asset.
Experience working in a multi-cultural social services environment, an asset.
Experience with event planning, an asset.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and/or oversee volunteers and assist the Program Coordinator – Food Services in food rescue, food donation procurement and distribution to community partners.
Record, track, analyze and provide actionable insights on food rescue data.
Lead volunteers and help with daily food donation organizing, measuring, packaging, and distributing of food hampers.
Work with Program Coordinator – Food Services and volunteers to prepare meals and hampers for various programs.
Assist with food procurement through partnership development and community outreach.
Assist in special event planning regarding food logistics, abiding by provincial health guidelines.
Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and sanitized premises.
Collect and handle feedback from event attendees, program participants, and other community stakeholders in a professional manner.
May assist in ideation and planning operations and logistics for the future cooking classes and other food programs alongside the Program Coordinator - Food Services.