Food Security, Sustainability, Sovereignty

Position: General Coordinator
Organization: Concordia Food Coalition
Location: Hybrid (full-time with in-person work in Montréal, 1-2 days per week)

• Wage: $50 960 annual salary after training & probation
• Work Schedule: avg 35 hours per week, with some evening & weekend work
• Contract Start: As early as April 15th 2025
• Application Deadline: March 3rd 2025 at 9:00am
• Interview Dates: March 10th - 21st, 2025

About the CFC

The Concordia Food Coalition (CFC) is a non-profit organization and a fee-levy group operating at Concordia University. The CFC brings together students, faculty, staff, and community members to co-create campus-community food sovereignty. We collaborate to educate, innovate and incubate vibrant, sustainable, accessible and democratic local food systems. We aim to democratize the campus food system by moving away from corporate models while organizing towards student-led change.

About the Work Culture

We are looking for a passionate leader who shares our values and wants to cultivate a fun, adventurous, and meaningful work and learning (and unlearning) environment. This position will play a pivotal role in the leadership team of the CFC and will shape the future of our work. We believe in investing in strong leaders who can grow with us, and this role offers opportunities to lead and innovate right from the start.

This position has fundamental qualifications & skill requirements, but we appreciate and enthusiastically support honesty regarding your current skills and knowledge, as well as your propensity and inclination toward growth in key areas of the job duties. This posting has a wage range and weekly time commitment based on a fixed labour budget, but depending on the hiree’s current skills and expertise, during the hiring process, we may collaboratively determine how best to invest the labour budget between wage/hours and paid training or other development opportunities.

We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, and we strongly encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of our community. Equity, accessibility, and inclusion are core values of our team, and we actively seek to ensure that our positions are accessible to all qualified candidates.

About the Wage

The wage range and weekly time commitment outlined are based on a fixed labour budget. During the training and probationary period, the role offers an hourly wage from $26-$28 per hour, depending on your expertise and ability to ramp up quickly. This allows us to adapt the time commitment and compensation to your needs and experience, ensuring success in transition to a salaried role. The salary for the first year is set, but with demonstrated success, entrepreneurial drive, and fundraising results, there is significant potential for growth in both compensation and impact.

About the Benefits

• Flexible work schedule and location (some remote work possible)
• 6 weeks paid time off per year (vacation, personal and health leave)
• Health insurance plan coverage (pending eligibility)
• Access to up to $1000 in Personal Development & Wellness funds per year
• Up to $360 in Telecoms & equipment allowance per year

Scope of the Position

The General Coordinator will ensure the growth, sustainability, and strategic direction of the organization, overseeing day-to-day operations and managing key functions such as finance, fundraising, HR, program oversight, and community relations. This role is essential in aligning the work of the CFC with its mission, vision, and values, while ensuring organizational efficiency and compliance. The General Coordinator will apply their expertise in project and program management to guide and support the leadership team, ensuring successful planning, execution, and decision-making across all initiatives. They will leverage digital and physical tools to manage hybrid teams, optimize workflows, and enhance collaboration across diverse projects.

Role Specific Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Lead the strategic planning process, setting the direction for the organization and aligning the mission and activities with CFC’s long-term goals.
• Make high-level decisions to ensure that CFC’s programs are meeting their objectives, especially in sustainable food systems, food justice, and community engagement.
• Ensure that the organization is moving toward its vision, while being adaptive to emerging challenges in the food systems sector.
• Leverage external resources to complement operations where specific expertise is needed or when internal capacity is limited.

Operations & Program Management:

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including internal functioning, human resources, financial management, and programmatic oversight.
• Ensure smooth internal communication across teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Maintain organizational structure and ensure that staff roles are clearly defined and accountable.
• Ensure the effective delivery of CFC’s key programs, including education, advocacy, and food system incubation.
• Collaborate closely with the Coordinators and other staff to ensure the success and alignment of all ongoing programs with CFC’s mission.

Financial Management & Resource Development:

• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and accounting, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with financial regulations.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including securing grants, donations, and sponsorships. Work closely with the Board of Directors to develop and implement a fundraising strategy.
• Ensure that the organization’s resources are used effectively and that financial growth is aligned with CFC’s mission and operational needs.

Community Engagement & Advocacy:

• Serve as the primary spokesperson for CFC, engaging with external stakeholders, partners, donors, and the general public.
• Represent CFC in public policy advocacy related to food justice, sustainability, and food systems.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with community partners, funding agencies, local food groups, and other key stakeholders to amplify CFC’s impact.
• Take initiative to develop new opportunities for the organization, by establishing new partnerships and/or new programs/projects.

HR Management:

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Manage staff recruitment processes and ensure that CFC’s staffing needs are met in alignment with organizational growth.
• Staff Development: Ensure that CFC staff receive the necessary training, resources, and support to excel in their roles.
• Performance Management: Coordinate staff accountability mechanisms (eg. regular staff evaluations) and support professional development to ensure that all team members are achieving their goals.

Volunteer Coordination:

• Work closely with the Board of Directors, ensuring that board members are actively engaged and aligned with CFC’s goals.
• Support the recruitment and engagement of volunteers for various organizational needs.

General Responsibilities:

• Establishing and following through on work plans in collaboration with the team & Board
• Maintaining timely & compassionate communications and collaborative work relationships with teammates and Board
• Attending and participating in team and planning meetings (including organizational development, strategic or program planning)
• Logging work and time
• Preparing reports for monthly Board Meetings and Annual General Meetings
• Preparing for and participating in self and peer evaluations (twice annually)
• Maintaining organization and conformity in collaborative, virtual and physical file-sharing
• Upholding the CFC Bylaws, policies, history, and general operations

Qualifications

• Value Alignment: Dedication towards building sustainable, healthy, affordable, and non-corporate food systems.
  • Understanding of the CFC’s vision, mission, values.
• Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead a nonprofit organization or program, with a strong understanding of food justice, community organizing, and nonprofit management.
  • Collaborative and consensus-driven decision making.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to set a clear strategic direction and make high-level decisions.
  • Ability to support and organize with multiple stakeholders
  • Proven track record for successful project coordination and systems thinking.
• Fundraising & Financial Expertise: Experience with fundraising strategies, including grant writing and donor relations, and strong skills in financial management and budget oversight.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and French, with experience in public speaking and community outreach.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships (to work with partners, stakeholders, and internal team).
• Operational Management: Experience in overseeing day-to-day operations and managing cross-functional teams to meet organizational goals.
  • Strong multi-tasking and time-management abilities
  • Familiarity with Concordia University’s institutional processes and the campus milieu
  • Familiarity with web applications like Google Drive, Canva

How to Apply:

Please submit your application via the form at this link.

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Deadline to apply is March 3rd at 9:00 AM.
Interview dates: March 10th - 21st, 2025.

For any questions, please contact hr@concordiafoodcoalition.com

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The CFC is committed to inclusion and representation of the diverse community within which we operate. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity; our diversity and unique perspectives are integral to the culture of CFC and to our commitment to putting people and planet first. We also know that everyone needs to be a part of the solution. Applicants are welcome, but by no means obligated, to share any information related to being considered for Employment Equity. Applicants are encouraged to share any accommodation requirements through the recruitment process. All personal information shared with the CFC will remain confidential.