[BCFSN] Food Literacy Manager job posting - Vancouver

[Abra Brynne]

Hello all,
please see below for a job opportunity for people living or able to live in
Vancouver, working with the visionary Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society.
Please note the deadline for submissions and the contact information for
additional information.

in good food,
Abra

Abra Brynne
Director, Engagement & Policy
BC Food Systems Network
abra at bcfsn.org
Ph: 250.352.5342 // mobile: 250.777.2480
Skype: abra.brynne
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Sieglinde Malmberg <siegmalm at gmail.com>
Date: 21 November 2016 at 08:59
Subject: Revised posting
To: Sieglinde Malmberg <siegmalm at gmail.com>


Hello all,

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank has a juicy and creative position available
that requires leadership, passion and a strong sense of justice, respect
and accountability. We are looking for someone who can manage and inspire
two dynamic teams; one that engages and collaborates with community,
another that inspires children through experiential cooking programs in a
school setting. If you can work within an organization undergoing
significant evolution and still be able to maintain your sense of humour
please be in touch with Sieglinde Malmberg by December 9@
siegmalm at gmail.com  See
posting attached.



-- 
Sieglinde Malmberg
Feel Free to Live

604-897-3214
www.feelfreetolive.com
siegmalm at gmail.com

Food Literacy Manager Job Description

Title:            Food Literacy Manager

Reports To: Food and Education Department (FED) Director

A fulltime permanent position
Position Summary

The Food Literacy Manager is a values based leader with an emphasis on food
literacy and food justice. The Manager oversees and supports the food
literacy programs and activities of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society
(GVFB).  This position develops and collaborates on curriculum that builds
upon the food literacy and food justice understandings and competencies of
GVFB community: staff, volunteers, members, agency and school partners,
school aged children, youth, adults, elders and donors.

The Manager researches and identifies best practices, policies and funding
trends for Food Literacy programming and fosters relationships with the
GVFB community, along with health and educational professionals, to develop
and implement a comprehensive and continuously evolving approach to food
literacy, food justice, and community engagement.  This multipronged
strategy is anchored in the GVFB Food Philosophy and combines food skills
education with asset-based community development; it advances FED’s
community education and capacity development priorities while also
advocating for dignified access to affordable, healthy, and culturally
relevant foods. The position requires both close attention to detail and
the ability to think and vision broadly.
Main Duties

·         Build upon, implement and monitor the plan for GVFB food literacy
programs and activities. Integrate internal and external programs and
activities to create a comprehensive GVFB food literacy/food justice
continuum engaging children, youth, adults and elders across our catchment.

·         Collaborate to develop education curriculum frameworks that build
upon the food literacy and food justice understandings and competencies of
the GVFB community.  Manage the evaluation of these frameworks to
continuously refine operational planning and implementation.

·         Oversee, contribute to and support workshop development and food
literacy engagement processes, and ensure all administrative systems and
data collection are aligned with FED and GVFB practices.

·         Lead the Project CHEF team to ensure full integration into all
GVFB departments by beginning of 2018 fiscal.

·         Work with an evaluator and FED team to develop and implement
assessment tools (e.g. formative, summative and developmental) for specific
initiatives as appropriate.

·         Work closely with the FED team to ensure the educational
strategies align with the GVFB’s Food Philosophy and reflect current theory
and research on food literacy, food justice and best practices for lifelong
learning. These strategies will also reflect GVFB’s commitment to
diversity, social justice, and the creation of opportunities for
empowerment and leadership development.

·         Work with the FED team and the Development Department collaboratively
to develop funding proposals based on current research, policy trends, and
stakeholder input. Ensure data and community impact are shared with both
the Development Department and funder as needed.

·         Work with the Communications Department to ensure clear and
timely articulation of Food Literacy programs and activities.

·         Develop, implement and manage the Food Literacy operating budget
in collaboration with FED team members

·         Create and monitor partnership contracts and Memorandums of
Understanding as necessary.

·         Lead, inspire and support the Food Literacy team to identify and
build upon on personal assets, aspirations and goals that are aligned with
GVFB’s values and objectives.

·         Oversee and monitor alignment of Food Literacy staff team with
the GVFB Total Reward Compensation philosophy.
Qualifications

   - Master’s degree preferred in education, social work, community
   development, land and food systems, or combination of significant related
   professional experience

·         Preferred minimum of 7 years’ experience in program and community
development

·         Preferred minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management

   - Experience managing staff and/or volunteer teams with a demonstrated
   ability to mediate and/or de-escalate conflict, mentor others to grow in
   confidence and ability.

·         Record of asset-based community development among marginalized,
diverse, and vulnerable populations

·         Knowledge of local and global food insecurity issues,
understanding of food literacy and ability to link these issues to the GVFB
mission and FED objectives

·         Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

·         Excellent organizational skills that support a balanced approach
in a fast paced environment with multiple competing priorities

   - Familiarity with principles and practices of education and lifelong
   learning
   - Leadership style and work ethic that promotes collaboration,
   creativity and communication as well as independent decision making

·         Familiarity with program evaluation concepts and approaches,
including outcome measurement

·         Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including Word,
Excel and Outlook.

·         A valid and clean BC driver’s license appropriate to the class of
vehicle being driven is required.

·         Food Safe Level One certification is an asset

·         Practical experience fostering facilitation and teaching skills
is an asset.

·         Proficiency in a language other than English is an asset.
Physical Requirements

·         May require climbing stairs throughout the day and knowledge of
proper lifting techniques of up to 50 lbs required.



Closing date is 5pm December 9, 2016. All interested applicants please
email a cover letter and resume to Sieglinde Malmberg at siegmalm at gmail.com.
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