MSU Food Collective Centre (FCC) Outreach Coordinator (OC)

McMasters Student Union • Hamilton, ON

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Food Collective Centre (FCC) Outreach Coordinator (OC) is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with internal and community partners from McMaster and the nearby Hamilton community. They will engage in opportunities to connect with new sponsors, donors, and partners to support the food bank. The OC is responsible for organizing food donation efforts, including planning food drives, arranging donation pick-ups, and ensuring smooth transportation and storage of donations.

Requirements

• Excellent speaking, listening, and facilitation skills
• Ability to recognize and respond effectively to student concerns
• Sensitivity to diverse lived experiences from a wide range of backgrounds
• Ability to work independently
• Creativity and innovation regarding student engagement techniques
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
• Passionate about helping to alleviate food insecurity in the McMaster and Hamilton communities
• Effort required to exercise judgment in situations
• Effort required to deal with sensitive subject information and maintain confidentiality as required
• Effort required to be actively present at meetings

Nice To Haves

• Awareness and understanding of food (in)security in a campus environment
• Awareness and understanding of what the Community Fridge is and its purpose on campus
• Organizational and time management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Previous experience with food raisers and fundraisers
• Experience coordinating volunteers
• Experience planning large-scale events
• Training and experience with a community fridge

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and community partners from McMaster and the nearby Hamilton community.
• Engaging in opportunities to connect with new sponsors, donors, and partners to support the food bank.
• Organizing food donation efforts, including planning food drives, arranging donation pick-ups, and ensuring smooth transportation and storage of donations.
• Maintaining an appropriate and positive image of the FCC and MSU.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed