Food Programs Coordinator

Job Title:

BGCY Allstars Program Manager Position Details

BGCY Full-time Food Programs Coordinator
Full-time – 37.5 hrs/ week
Salary Range: $21-26/hr

Position reports directly to the Integrated Youth Services Director.

We are looking for folks committed to supporting our next generation in finding their best selves and their own positive future. We work in an inclusive, rewarding, and fun 'family feel' environment. We accept all peoples as they are and respect for our core program values of belonging, respect, encouragement & support, working together, and speaking out. This position focuses on food security and is a fulltime contract.

The incumbent will be responsible for shift and team supervision, child & youth engagement and supervision with respect to food and garden engagement, coordinate community food distribution, and prepare and serve meals. This role is all about supporting the connection between food and humans.

• Interact with Youth aged 12 months-18years and visitors to the centre in a positive and welcoming manner.
• Coordinate Food program planning and implementation.
• Coordinate all food program staff and volunteers.
• Oversee communications with clients, Communities and organizations connected to the food programs.
• Support with daily food and food space health and safety.
• Ensure safety and security by communication with staff members.
• Support seniors, volunteers, staff, youth and interns in garden and food growing programs.
• Implement and maintain BGC Yukon’s garden boxes.
• Support maintenance, organization, cleanliness and up-keep of BGCY food program areas, including the commercial Kitchens.
• Track and communicate all food program data, statistics and mandatory reporting.

• Aids the Program Director in liaising with various community partners in an effort to engage youth from all social and economic backgrounds, and to provide top quality programming.
• Assist in office reception, including greeting, answering telephones and providing general information.

• Ensures that BGCY program standards, guidelines and policies are followed, and that programs align to BGCY’s Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction;
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of program development and delivery, as per BGCY policy and procedure;
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and training sessions;
• Keeps informed and has a general awareness of all BGCY programs and services;
• Assist the Admin Staff in light office duties and other related duties as requested.

• Current Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Valid Foodsafe Level 1 Certificate (or must be attained within first 3 months of work)
• One year of experience in providing programs for youth in a social, recreational or similar environment (asset)
• Demonstrated teamwork skills
• Excellent oral, written, facilitation and interpersonal communication skills
• Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel

Until Filled

Please send résumé with cover letter to:
Alyson Ryce
Email:
306A Alexander Street
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2L6