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Northern
Facilitator
Food Matters Manitoba is seeking
a full-time permanent position (37.5 hours per week) Northern Facilitator.
Reporting to the Northern Manager, the Northern Facilitator will assist with
community food initiatives throughout Northern Manitoba, liaise with community
partners and northern staff, engage program participants, and support
evaluation of program activities.
Main responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Northern Manager to:
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Support
community food initiatives and coordinate program activities.
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Coordinate
purchasing and shipping of materials to communities.
·
Refine program
and resource delivery systems.
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Nurture and
establish strong relationships with Northern staff and partners to enhance
program implementation.
·
Liaise with
partners to coordinate program logistics and facilitate participation in Food
Matters Manitoba’s programming, events, and evaluation.
·
Identify and enable
mentorship and training opportunities for community members.
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Contribute to
knowledge sharing activities both within Food Matters Manitoba and communities.
·
Assist with
gathering stories & photos of activities for Beet newsletter, grant
reporting, and other promotional projects.
·
Share program
stories and celebrate community successes through engaging in promotional
events.
·
Identify
promotional and funding opportunities for FMM and the Northern Partnerships
program.
·
Support FMM
staff with grant applications, writing, information gathering, as necessary.
·
Identify
opportunities for collaboration with other staff and programs at Food Matters
Manitoba.
·
Other duties as
assigned.
Additional
Responsibilities:
·
Maintain files
and records in accordance with Food Matters Manitoba policy.
·
Assist with
other projects and tasks as requested.
·
Participate in
Food Matters Manitoba staff working groups.
·
Participate in
Food Matters Manitoba staff meetings.
Working conditions:
This position is based in
Winnipeg, with occasional travel to program sites throughout Manitoba being a
requirement. Consideration for remote employment will be applied if travel
requirements can be fulfilled. Overtime is approved if it is required during
travel.
About You:
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Knowledge of
traditional harvesting, food production, agriculture, and food systems.
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Knowledge of
and experience working in Northern communities.
·
Skills,
knowledge, and experience in food security and/or food programs.
·
Commitment to
working with a diverse Food Matters Manitoba staff team.
·
Strong oral and
written communications skills.
·
Working
knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
·
Ability to
handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines.
Work week: 37.5 hours per week
Wage: $19 – $22 / hour
Thank you for your interest.
Please forward you resume and cover letter by email to info@foodmattersmanitoba.ca (Subject Line: Northern Facilitator) by January 31st
5pm. The posting is open until filled. Exact start date to be negotiated.
Food Matters Manitoba strives to
be a safe and accessible workplace that celebrates diversity and represents the
community in which we live and work. We encourage individuals from
equity-seeking groups to apply for the position. Please note that our offices
are currently located in a split level-building with no mobility lift or ramp.
