Join our Team!
August 19, 2019
We are curently seeking a part-time Community Development Worker to join our team. Please see the official job posting below for details.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Niagara Nutrition Partners is a region-wide initiative that offers support and coordination to over 180 Student Nutrition Programs (breakfast, snack and lunch) at both elementary and secondary schools throughout the Niagara region.
NNP is a division of Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold.
Community Development Worker for Student Nutrition Programs in Welland, Pelham and Wainfleet
15 hours per week - $20/hour
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Development Worker will support a caseload of approximately 32 schools with student nutrition programs in Welland, Pelham and Wainfleet. Support for these programs will include:
- Assist with the continued development of existing Student Nutrition Programs (SNP)
- Field all new programinquiries
- Provide support to programs with budgeting, access to funding, resources, best practices, reporting, fooddelivery and safe foodhandling
- Assist programs with menu development and ensure adherence to Ministry of Children Community andSocial Services (MCCSS) NutritionGuidelines
- Work directly with site based volunteers for the delivery of programs, volunteer recruitment, reporting and budgeting
- Facilitate program basedfundraising
- Participate in community engagementactivities
- Plan and assist with NNP fundraisers and specialevents
- Any other related duties as assigned by the ProgramManager
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and presentationskills
- Excellent networking and collaboration skills to be able to foster additional partnershipstakeholders
- Knowledge of child nutrition and the impact of nutritionprograms
- Strong organizationalskills
- Experience working with volunteers
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, meeting regular monthly reportingtimelines
- Excellence in working with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularlyExcel
- Ability to work with individuals and groups from diverse communities andsectors
- Access to a vehicle with a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance (regular travel in local arearequired)
- Post-secondary education orequivalent
- French is considered anasset
Job Type: 10 month contract. NNP follows the school year, including school breaks. Anticipated Start Date: Monday, September 9, 2019
ABOUT US: Please see our website: www.niagaranutritionpartners.ca
Please forward your cover letter and resume by email on or before Friday, August 30th, 2019 at 5:00 pm to: Jessica Stephenson at the following email address:
jessicastephenson@niagaranutritionpartners.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
