Volunteer Coordinator

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The Winnipeg Food Share Co-­op is a community service co‐op whose members are community renewal organizations in Winnipeg. Winnipeg Food Share Co‐op is committed to good, healthy food for all. Our initial focus of activity is the distribution of a good food box to inner city residents and others who may be interested. Food Share Coop is responding to a need for healthy, accessible and affordable food for inner city families of low income, and hopes to contribute to a sense of community in the neighbourhoods it serves. The co‐operative is jointly governed by many inner‐city organizations and Food Matters Manitoba. We are looking for a volunteer coordinator to assist with the production and promotion of the good food box.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations
  • Volunteer management
  • Assisting with packing activities
  • Delivery of boxes
  • Cleaning and warehouse maintenance
Communications and Marketing
  • Newsletter content development
  • Website/Blog/Facebook/Twitter updates
  • Assist in the development of feast/forum for the Good Food Box Membership
Assets
  • Understanding of the grocery/restaurant/food industry or of health/nutrition
  • Ability to do physical labour/lift up to 50lbs
  • Knowledge of the neighbourhoods and organizations who the co-op serves
  • Understanding of Co-operatives
  • Knowledge of CED principles
  • Experience with Social media

Please submit your resume and cover letter to coordinator@foodsharecoop.com

Applicant must be a student between the ages of 18-30

Compensation: 
$11-13/hour, depending on experience
Deadline: 
29 May 2013
Region: 
Location: 
Winnipeg Food Share Co-­op
Winnipeg  Manitoba
Canada