Food Security Coordinator
Reporting to the Director of Community Development, the incumbent will be responsible for the planning, organization, and implementation of all activities related to the management of the School Breakfast Program Hub for the Chaleur, Acadian Peninsula, Miramichi, and Restigouche regions. In addition, the Coordinator will be responsible for food security initiatives such as Chaleur Eat Fresh, the Healthy Library Snack Program, and others.
Detailed Description of Duties and Responsibilities
School Breakfast Program Hub
- Coordinate and maintain a food distribution network with schools and foster positive relationships with them;
- Coordinate food ordering and delivery with partners and suppliers;
- Coordinate and follow up with the delivery driver;
- Recruit and manage volunteer groups;
- Ensure cleanliness and safety of the physical space (hub facility);
- Maintain up-to-date service information and data;
- Work with the accounting department to keep accounts payable and receivable up to date;
- Financial control and reporting in collaboration with Nourrir NB.
Chaleur Eat Fresh
- Manage the ordering, delivery, and distribution of Manger Frais food bags;
- Manage volunteer groups for the Manger Frais program;
- Manage social media platforms;
- Perform any other related duties.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Experience in project development and management;
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the education, health, or community development sector;
- Strong communication skills and experience managing volunteers or groups will be considered an asset;
- Any other combination of education and experience may be considered.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage volunteers;
- Strong analytical and planning skills;
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with management, the Board of Directors, and key partners;
- Proficiency with information technology and commonly used tools such as Microsoft 365 and accounting software;
- Skills in social media content creation and management;
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both official languages;
- Valid driver’s license;
- Management reserves the right to revise requirements based on operational needs.
Working Conditions
- Monday to Friday; typical working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility based on operational needs;
- Full-time position at 35 hours per week for a one-year contract (with possibility of extension);
- Salary to be determined based on education and experience, according to the salary scale;
- Work location: Petit-Rocher Food Hub;
- Eligibility for a full range of employee benefits.
To Apply
Please, send your resume to Jennifer Pitre, Director of Community Development at
