Food Collective Centre (FCC) Assistant Director - Post closes March 1

As per MSU employment policies - "Only MSU members in good standing shall be eligible for part-time employment with McMaster Student Union." This includes, but is not limited to- "All undergraduate students at McMaster University enrolled in 18 units or more during an academic session.." To find more information and exceptions, please see our Part-Time Staff policy or our Bylaw 2 - MSU Membership. 

Please note this posting closes Sunday, March 1 at 11:59pm.

Contract term: May 1 - April 30 

Food Collective Centre is a service run by students dedicated to cultivating stronger food systems in the McMaster and surrounding community. We offer a number of support resources that are available for everyone: Students, Alumni, Staff, and Hamilton Community Partners to access. 

General Scope of Duties 

The Food Collective Centre Assistant Director works closely with the volunteer team and Director to manage the Meal Exchange Chapter, including its programming on campus. The Assistant Director is the liaison between Meal Exchange Canada and the McMaster chapter associated with Food Collective Centre. In addition, the Assistant Director shall support the Events Coordinator and Promotions Coordinator in their roles and responsibilities. The Food Collective Centre Assistant Director is responsible for coordinating food raising and fundraising initiatives, as well as educating McMaster students on the causes and consequences of poor food systems and the support resources available to students. The Food Collective Centre Assistant Director will perform the duties of the Director if they are absent. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Awareness and understanding of topics associated with Food Collective Centre (e.g. food security, food accessibility, food sustainability) 

• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations and work with a diverse population 

• Detail oriented 

• Knowledge of event planning and fundraising is an asset 

• Organizational and time management skills 

• Leadership skills  

• Ability to lead and work with others 

• Interpersonal skills an asset 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills  

• Ability to work well under minimal supervision and take ownership of all projects 

• Ability to coordinate others and take initiative to ensure successful completion of tasks 

Effort & Responsibility 

• Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing Food Collective Centre 

• Effort required to think creatively 

• Effort required to plan and execute events 

• Responsible for maintaining an appropriate and positive image of the MSU 

• Judgment required to make financial decisions 

Working Conditions 

• Work is performed in a shared space 

• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work 

Training and Experience 

• Management and supervision experience of staff and volunteers an asset 

• Experience with food raisers and fundraisers is an asset 

• Experience with budgeting procedures is an asset 

• Experience with Food Collective Centre as a volunteer and/or user is an asset 

• Anti-Oppression Training (provided) 

• Food Handlers Certification (provided) 

Equipment 

• Shared computer and telephone resources 

Full job description can be found here 

Reports to: FCC Director   

Hours: 8-10 hours per week   

Rate: C3