Executive Director

Executive Director (Manager)
The Centre Wellington Food Bank is looking for a person to join our team as the Food Bank Executive Director, who also serves as the Food Bank Manager. If you’re someone that wants to work alongside other great people and make a difference in our community, submit your cover letter and resume.

Mission Statement
The Centre Wellington Food Bank is dedicated to easing hunger in Centre Wellington’s community in a compassionate and supportive environment.

Job Purpose
Lead, coordinate and oversee the daily operations and facilities of the Food Bank. Support the sustainable growth of the Food Bank to meet the increasing demand in the community. As Manager and Executive Director, you are the face of the Food Bank.

Skills Required

• High degree of commitment to the vision, mission, and values of the Food Bank.
• Advocate, leader, visionary, and bridge builder.
• Advanced communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience with budgeting and financial planning.
• Able to manage multiple demands.
• Team player and able to work autonomously while being aware of the importance of accountability.

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary degree in a relevant area.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a leadership role.

Key Accountabilities

Community Engagement

• You are the face of the Food Bank , represent and promote the Food Bank throughout the community.
• Liaise with government, social service agencies, donors, granting agencies, and respond to public enquires.
• Seek out new community partners and maintain relationships with current partners.

Financial Planning and Management

• Manage the day-to-day finances of the Food Bank.
• Oversee budgets to ensure resources are allocated and tracked appropriately.
• Complete and submit reports to funders at required times.
• Working alongside the Board, prepare operating and capital budgets.
• Basic bookkeeping duties, assigning deposits and invoices.

Strategic Planning

• Provide leadership in identifying Food Bank initiatives that correspond to ever changing community needs.
• Work alongside the Board of Directors to ensure annual and long-term plans are aligned with the Food Bank’s vision and mission.
• Provide advice, management, and support to staff and Board about issues and strategies relating to ongoing improvement.

Program Planning

• Working alongside the Board of Directors, assist in the planning of our Christmas Angel and Hamper Programs.
• Assist kitchen volunteers to ensure cooking programs are planned and effectively executed.
• Plan and manage fundraising events and food drives.
• Manage the food-recovery program.

Day-to-Day Operation Management

• Lead, coordinate and oversee all logistics and scheduling for Food Bank volunteers.
• Manage and safely run the day-to-day operations of the Food Bank, ensuring all Public Health standards are exceeded, and all bylaws, and building codes are met.
• Ensure Food Bank facilities, including our community kitchen, are operational.
• Lead, coordinate, and oversee Food Bank deliveries, pick-ups, organization, and distribution.
• Welcome clients into the Food Bank and register new clients.
• General office duties, competent in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Keep accurate confidential records, compute monthly statistics, and complete accurate data entry.

Other

• Ensure a safe, inclusive, welcoming working environment to all clients, families, volunteers, and visitors by exemplifying Food Bank values.
• Sit as an ex-officio member at all Board meetings, provide monthly manager report to Board.
• Maintain and manage the Food Bank’s website.
• Provide a supportive ear and provide soft direction to difficult enquiries and situations.
• Flexible work hours and ability to lift 35-pound boxes and stock shelves.

To Apply:

• Send cover letter and resume in one file addressed to Jackie Andrews by December 16, 2022.
• We thank all applicants; however only selected candidates will be interviewed.
• Compensation and hours of work will be discussed during interview and hiring process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $42,174.10-$75,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• FERGUS, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: One location