Emergency Resources Coordinator (Term) Job in Prince George, BC

The Prince George Native Friendship Centre (PGNFC) delivers programs and services through a lens of reconciliation, as we have been doing since the inception of the PGNFC for the past 50+ years. A key component of this journey is ensuring the voices of each person is heard and included in our trauma informed and culturally dynamic approach; this perspective is critical to reconciliation. We respect and honour people’s stories as they share their experiences, perspectives, and beliefs in the direction we are taking as an organization; we view this as a strengths-based process, where we build upon the multitude and diversity of existing strengths.

Are you skilled at empowering people? Have a strong sense of community, with a positive and uplifting attitude? Do you have experience in a food bank setting?

 Come join our team as an Emergency Resources Coordinator (Temporary Full-Time)

 The Emergency Resources Coordinator will lead and oversee the daily operations of our Emergency Food Resource Program.  Coordinate and oversee all logistics of food purchasing, clothing donation program and scheduling volunteers.  

This role provides our clients in Prince George who are experiencing difficulties with nourishing food hampers and other resources.  You will provide support and information to clients and offer available resources when possible.  Shopping, sorting, organizing, and providing respectful, courteous service is imperative.

• Diploma in a related field of study or an equivalent of correlated experience.
• Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Certification in or willing to obtain: Food Safe, First Aid, Suicide Intervention, and Conflict Resolution.
• Ability to undergo a successful criminal record search.
• Strong community and cultural connections.
• Able to supervise and lead volunteers on-site at the food bank, coach, motivate and guide in duties.
• Ability to work independently with strong sense of focus, task-oriented, nonjudgmental, open-minded, and a clear sense of boundaries.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse families and communities with the ability to be sensitive and appropriate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25lb regularly, stand for up to 2 hours at a time.
• Knowledge of purchasing food on a budget, and healthy meal preparation.

To apply for this position please visit our website at https://pgnfc.prevueaps.com to submit a resume and cover letter.

This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.