City Coordinator

Food Rescue, Food Security

ABOUT THE LEFTOVERS FOUNDATION

The Leftovers Foundation’s mission is to reduce food waste and prevent the greenhouse gas emissions caused when good food is left to rot. We believe one of the best ways to do that is to get the food to community organizations working with vulnerable populations, ensuring that it can be used where food is most needed. Our flagship program, Rescue Food, mobilizes volunteers through a dedicated app to connect local vendors who have surplus food to service agencies running food access programming. Leftovers currently operates in Calgary, Edmonton, Hinton, Airdrie, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Winnipeg and Selkirk. Leftovers is a fully remote organization, with the majority of our staff working primarily from home. To learn more, visit our website : https : / / rescuefood.ca.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA)

The team at the Leftovers Foundation recognizes that issues within our food systems are deeply rooted in racial, economic, and social inequities. We want to be an organization working towards positive change, acknowledging our shortcomings, and committing to doing better. We are at the beginning of a continual journey towards addressing the systems of oppression that impact marginalized communities.

PURPOSE

The Edmonton City Coordinator is responsible for the execution of Leftovers’ programs, including Rescue Food and Home Harvest, in Edmonton. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager, but will also work in conjunction with the rest of the Operations team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain, pursue, and develop new partnerships with food vendors, service agencies, and other strategic partners across Edmonton and surrounding area.
• Continually recruit and manage a committed volunteer force with drivers who are passionate about diverting food waste.
• Coordinate and manage food redirection via our Rescue Food app to ensure regular coverage.
• Track and report food redirection data on a monthly basis.
• Contribute to the optimization of app design and functionality.
• Cover pick-ups that are missed / not claimed by volunteers.
• Work with the greater Edmonton and area community to attend events, deliver presentations, and increase awareness about the issue of wasted food and Leftovers’ efforts to address this.
• Gain expertise in Edmonton and area’s food landscape and act as an advocate for food systems solutions and innovation in Edmonton and area, taking leadership both within Leftovers and in the broader community.
• Contribute to our emerging culture of localized philanthropy by seeking out localized funding opportunities (grants, donor relationships, fundraisers) and stewarding Leftovers’ supporters in Edmonton and area.
• Support and liaise with other team staff.
• Attend relevant meetings with the larger organization and contribute to organizational initiatives, strategic planning, and operational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Leftovers’ ideal Edmonton City Coordinator will be

Not required, but additional bonus points for candidates who are

COMPENSATION

TO APPLY

If this sounds like an opportunity you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter on our website or directly through our online platform at https : / / careers.risepeople.com / leftovers-foundation / en / 13841_edmonton-city-coordinator

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The Leftovers Foundation is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to attend an interview and require accommodation, please advise us in advance of our meeting.