Winnipeg Harvest is a fast-paced and energetic workplace with employees that care about the work that we do and the communities that we serve. As a not-for-profit, community-based organization, our goal is to collect and share surplus food with people who are hungry and to offer training opportunities to help people step up and out of poverty. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate the need for food banks in our community.

As our Agency Manager, your energy and drive to cultivate and progress relationships with our partnered food distribution agencies is essential to ensuring the community’s needs are met. As a skilled relationship builder and people-leader, you and your team will reach out to build partnerships with new agencies and create positive change in your community related to food security.

Your Responsibilities:

• Build and mature the relationships with our partner agencies and lead our mission to share food with hungry families in Winnipeg and across Manitoba
• Support the efforts of our associated Food Distribution Agencies (such as food banks, soup kitchens and meal programs), and develop strong relationships with new partner agencies.
• Lead the Agencies Team (2 employees) and our volunteers and support them in effectively distributing food
• Manage all administrative and operational functions related to scheduling, planning, performance reviews, record keeping, reporting, programs, etc.
• Process all Food Distribution Agency applications, including special requests
• Strengthen existing and develop new processes and procedures for distribution of food and non-food product
• Coach team members on best practices for managing volunteer recruitment, training, and retention
• Provide guidance and assist toward the resolution of issues or complaints
• Willingly lends a hand wherever it’s needed for your team!

Your Qualifications:

• You believe in the dignity of all humans and have a caring, positive attitude
• Ability to work effectively as a team member in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to take charge and develop effective solutions under pressure
• Manages the professional development of their team, and supports their day-to-day and long-term strategic objectives
• Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communications skills
• Strong organizational and administrative attributes
• Familiarity with hunger and poverty issues, and the resources available
• Knowledge of computer systems, complex databases and reporting
• Post-secondary education and additional language(s) are assets
• Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check
• Commitment to the organization’s vision of accessible, healthy and sustainable food for all

If food security and supporting your community are close to your heart, this position might be right for you.

To find out more about this opportunity and to apply, please visit our website at www.winnipegharvest.org/about/join-the-team/
We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those with the required qualifications will be contacted.

Work Experience: We frequently partner with schools and community programs to provide their participants with meaningful volunteer placements where they can grow and improve their job skills. Please forward your application form to hr at winnipegharvest.org or (204) 982-3587.