Food Bank Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: Food Bank Coordinator

SUPERVISOR: DSU VP Finance

DIRECT REPORTS: Volunteer Team

HOURS OF WORK: 15-25hrs weekly

TERM : Aug 17 2026 - Apr 30 2027 

ESTIMATED START DATE: August 17 2026

REMUNERATION: Salary $19.50, 4% vacation pay

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

ABOUT

The Dalhousie Student Union (DSU) is an incorporated non-profit with the objectives of:

• acting as the official representative organization of Dalhousie students;


• serving as the medium of communication between Dalhousie students and the governing bodies of the University;


• encouraging Dalhousie students to have an awareness of their responsibilities in the local, provincial, national, and international community;


• providing services and programming that enhance student life in a financially, socially, and environmentally responsible manner.

With over 20,000 members, the DSU is here to make sure students get the most out of their experience at Dalhousie. The DSU advocates for student rights, builds community on campus through events, supports over 250 societies, and provides discount services!  

OVERVIEW

Coordinate and oversee the daily operations of the Food Bank. Support the sustainable growth of the food bank to meet the increasing demand in the student community.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Liaise with VPFO to confirm the correct setup and maintenance of member registration tools and information systems.


• Inform new members of the guidelines of the program.


• Coordinate on-site food bank service delivery ensuring adequate inventory and service standards are met.


• Ensure adequate supply of food and supplies, meet with VPFO regularly to inform on needs.


• Maintain appropriate stock rotation using First in, First Out (FIFO) principles


• Ensure proper food storage, handling, refrigeration, freezer management, and sanitation practices are consistently followed.


• Track and order food and supplies as required, following assigned monthly budget.  


• Support DSU annual member and volunteer surveys to discuss program satisfaction.

Volunteer Coordination:

• Recruit, orient, schedule volunteers for the food bank.


• Provide volunteer training sessions to ensure all volunteers are able to execute their areas of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently registered Dalhousie University student.


• Excellent administration and organizational skills.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace


• Experience using online databases (e.g. Airtable) is considered an asset


• Self-motivation and ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.


• Has a good working knowledge of the requirements of health and safety.


• Experience communicating with small groups effectively.


• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.


• Excellent leadership, communication, customer service, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.


• Driver's License considered an asset.


• Food Handler Certification is considered a strong asset.

The Dalhousie Student Union welcomes the contributions that individuals from traditionally marginalized communities, as outlined under the prohibited grounds for discrimination in the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act, bring to our organization. Marginalized communities include racialized people; Indigenous people; women; lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and queer people; and people with disabilities. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter or application if they are a member of a marginalized community.