Regina City Coordinator

Leftovers Foundation

6d•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 operates as a 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 Regina City Coordinator is responsible for the execution of Leftovers’ Rescue Food programs in Regina. This position reports directly to the Community and Projects Manager, but will also work in conjunction with the rest of the Operations team.

Requirements

Experience in a related industry (non-profit, charity, food-related) - (1-3 years)
Passionate about Regina’s food landscape, waste diversion, and community building
Experience in volunteer and schedule management
Experience in effective relationship-building across organizations, businesses and other community partners
Familiar with Google’s G Suite of programs (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar, etc.), and willing to learn and use multiple tech-based tools
Planning, organizing, and managing time efficiently in order to meet deadlines
Problem solving, task prioritization and ability to remain focused under pressure.
To truly represent Leftovers as an ambassador (values, mission and goals aligned) in a positive and professional manner
Able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
Able to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including some evenings/weekends
Access to a vehicle and possession of a valid Class 5 license (a vehicle is required for this position) is a must
Access to a computer and phone for work purposes is required

Responsibilities

Pursue and develop new partnerships with food vendors, service agencies, and other strategic partners across Regina
Recruit and manage a committed group of volunteers who are passionate about diverting food waste
Coordinate and manage food redirection via our Rescue Food app
Track and report food redirection data on a monthly basis
Cover pick-ups that are missed/not claimed by volunteers
Support volunteers in increasing awareness about the issue of wasted food and Leftovers’ efforts to address this
Act as an advocate for food systems solutions and innovation in Regina
Contribute to our emerging culture of localized philanthropy by seeking out local funding opportunities (grants, donor relationships, fundraisers) and stewarding Leftovers’ supporters in Regina
Attend relevant meetings with the larger organization and contribute to organizational initiatives, strategic planning, and operational goals.
Act as an advocate for thriving food systems and innovation for less food waste through participation in the community