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Title: Edmonton City Coordinator
Reports to: Operations Manager
Organization: Leftovers Foundation
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Date posted: December 23, 2024

ABOUT THE LEFTOVERS FOUNDATION

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 and Selkirk. Leftovers is a fully remote organization, with the majority of our staff working primarily from home. To learn more, visit our website: rescuefood.ca.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA)

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.

PURPOSE

The Edmonton City Coordinator is responsible for the execution of Leftovers’ programs, including Rescue Food and Home Harvest, in Edmonton and overseeing the Rescue Food program in Hinton. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager, but will also work in conjunction with the rest of the Operations team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pursue and develop new partnerships with food vendors, service agencies, and other strategic partners across Edmonton and surrounding area.
• Recruit and manage a committed volunteer force with members 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.
• Contribute to the optimization of app design and functionality.
• Cover pick-ups that are missed/not claimed by volunteers.
• Work with the greater Edmonton and area community to attend events, deliver presentations, and increase awareness about the issue of wasted food and Leftovers’ efforts to address this.
• Gain expertise in Edmonton and area’s food landscape and act as an advocate for food systems solutions and innovation in Edmonton and area, taking leadership both within Leftovers and in the broader community.
• Contribute to our emerging culture of localized philanthropy by seeking out localized funding opportunities (grants, donor relationships, fundraisers) and stewarding Leftovers’ supporters in Edmonton and area.
• Support and liaise with other team staff.
• Attend relevant meetings with the larger organization and contribute to organizational initiatives, strategic planning, and operational goals.
• Oversee and support the Rescue Food program in Hinton.

QUALIFICATIONS

Leftovers’ ideal Edmonton City Coordinator will be

• Experienced in a related industry (1-3 years)
• Passionate about Edmonton and area’s food landscape, waste diversion, and community building
• Experienced in volunteer and schedule management
• Experienced 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
• Able to plan, organize, and manage time efficiently in order to meet deadlines
• Able to solve problems, prioritize, and remain focused under pressure
• Able to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Able to act as Leftovers’ ambassador in a positive and professional manner
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including some evenings/weekends
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs
• Able to access a vehicle and possess a valid Class 5 license (a vehicle is required for this position)

Not required, but additional bonus points for candidates who are

• Familiar with working or volunteering in a non-profit environment
• Familiar with program management software (e.g. Asana)
• Familiar with remote work and associated software (e.g. Zoom, Google Meet)

COMPENSATION

• $24/hour, up to 30 hours per week
• Health and Dental Benefits available after 3-month probationary period including a Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development opportunities

TO APPLY

If this sounds like an opportunity you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online platform at https://careers.risepeople.com/leftovers-foundation/en/10254_edmonton-city-coordinator.

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The Leftovers Foundation is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to attend an interview and require accommodation, please advise us in advance of our meeting.