Join Our Staff
Food Matters Manitoba is seeking new members to join its volunteer Board of Directors.
ABOUT FOOD MATTERS MANITOBA
Food Matters Manitoba (FMM) is a Winnipeg-based charitable organization working to improve food security across the province, with a strong focus on northern communities. FMM works in partnership with various northern communities to harvest wild foods and redistribute food among members; support community gardening and livestock endeavors to enhance local food systems; invest in youth programming to build hope and capacity; and promote knowledge transfer through intergenerational mentorship and experiential learning. FMM’s work is vitally important to combat growing food insecurity, improve individual and community well-being, and restore Indigenous food sovereignty in Manitoba.
TERM:
This is a two-year commitment (renewable term)
TIME COMMITMENT:
Preparing for and attendance at:
- 6 bi-monthly board meetings each year (held on the third Tuesday of the months Feb, April, June, August, Oct and Dec from 5-7 pm)
- One Annual General Meeting in September
- Additional committee work based on interest and availability
- Board members are encouraged to attend fundraisers and events
EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate will live in Manitoba, have an interest in sustainable food systems, and be willing to share their expertise in any of the following areas:
- Finance
- Legal
- Fundraising and community outreach,
- Policy and government relations
The board is seeking increased levels of Indigenous representation and strongly encourages people who identify as Indigenous to apply.
Please contact FMM’s Board of Directors’ chair Kirsten Earl McCorrister at kirsten@kemconsulting.ca with your interest in this position by July 4, 2024 with a resume and a cover letter.
