[Hiring] Community & Projects Manager @Leftovers Foundation

Role Description

The Community & Projects Manager oversees the general management of operations, which includes program development, delivery, and evaluation, community engagement, and staff oversight and development.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Program Management
  • 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.
• Engagement
  • 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.
• Operational and Marketing Staff Support
  • 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.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Able to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including some evenings/weekends.

Benefits

• $26/hour up to 35 hours per week.
• 1-year contract, starting ASAP.
• Health and Dental Benefits available after 3-months probationary period including a Health Care Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.