Sustainable, Local Food Systems

• Position Type : Full-time
• Hiring Range : $65,000 – $80,000.
• Application Deadline : September 6th, 2024 at 11 : 59PM.

The CCFE (theccfe.org) is a new national charity with a mission to motivate conscious decisions that are good both for people and the planet. Our aim is to elevate and amplify the voices that guide the shift towards locally-connected food networks. Think of us as matchmakers for the food world. By connecting supply-side partners with their ideal audience, we inspire people to take action through food. With a strong conviction for the importance of joyful, immersive experiences as change catalysts, we team up with partners to create meaningful and achievable initiatives that boost demand for foods that are good for people and the planet.

The Role :

We are looking for a catalyzing and experienced weaver to forge linkages and increase connections, exchanges and collaboration within the ecosystem of actors dedicated to a food system that is better for people and the planet. “A network weaver is someone who is aware of the networks around them and explicitly works to make them healthier [more connected]. Network weavers do this by helping people identify their interests and challenges, connecting people strategically where there’s potential for mutual benefit, and serving as a catalyst for self-organizing groups.” (June Holley)

This role will be in service to the following aspirations for impact :

In this role the Network Weaver will lead the planning and execution of events and initiatives designed to actively listen, foster connections, and catalyze co-ordinated action amongst motivated collaborators. The Network Weaver will report directly to the Executive Director and will work closely with all members of the CCFE team. A determined doer that understands the complexity of food system change, the Network Weaver will be an important ambassador of the CCFE’s conviction for positive engagement, demonstrating through their every action belief in the idea that “Many small people, in many small places, do many small things, that can alter the face of the world.” (Eduardo Galeano)

Accountabilities :

The Network Weaver creates, cultivates, and ensures high quality relationships and collaborations to advance a shared vision of healthy food and a healthy planet. Key accountabilities include :

Who You Are :

Education & Experience

Skills & Abilities

Passions and Preoccupations

What We Offer :

Accommodation

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Please contact us at [email protected] to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application, and / or throughout the recruitment process.

Application :

If you’re excited about joining the CCFE and meet the qualifications, please submit your application by the deadline as on PDF and include :

1. One-page cover letter answering the following questions :

2. Resume

3. Contact details for three references.

Please write “Network Weaver” in the subject line and save the PDF as [Last Name]_[First Name]_NetworkWeaver.pdf

Submit your application to Sarah Heynen, Executive Director, at [email protected] by September 6th, 2024 at 11 : 59 p.m. EST . Please indicate you saw this posting at FoodWork.ca .

Interviews will begin to be scheduled the week of September 3rd.