- On-Call, Casual position
- Average of 5 to 15 hours per week
- Living Wage based wage of $25.68 hourly
Who We Are
The GVFB provides assistance to approximately 16,000 people monthly across Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore. We also provide food support to more than 130 community agencies such as housing agencies, women and children’s shelters, transition homes and after school programs, which in turn provide hot meals and snacks to thousands of people each week, including people who are unhoused.
Our mission is providing healthy food to those in need. Our vision is to create healthy communities through fair and effective food systems. Currently, the GVFB receives, purchases, and distributes 8 M lbs of food each year.
The GVFB is a proud winner of BC’s Top Employers 2023!
The GVFB is a certified Living Wage Employer! This recognizes the GVFB’s commitment to paying fair wages, upholding good work standards for our employees, and contributing to poverty reduction and a higher standard of living in our community.
What We Offer
We believe in providing employees with flexibility, and the resources and tools to excel in their role. Employees will work alongside people who are passionate about food insecurity and community. We provide an inclusive office environment with excellent Skytrain accessibility and free parking on-site.
This is a part-time, casual position, with the opportunity to learn and grow. The successful candidate can expect a living wage based wage of $25.68 hourly.
Come and enjoy working in an inclusive, award-winning workplace!
Position Overview
The Event Team Lead is a dynamic, outgoing and self-motivated individual. They take charge and work on-call with the primary mission of fulfilling the successful execution of a third-party fundraising event in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
Key Responsibilities
- Quickly gain an understanding of events, programs, services, and the vision and mission of the GVFB;
- Attend briefings and training as required to ensure the successful execution of an event;
- Responsible for gathering supplies and equipment needed for events, leads the set-up and tear down, and safe return of equipment, food and money;
- Drive GVFB branded vehicle to and from events, as required (if you do have a driving license).
- Proactively engage with the event organizers, and the general public at on-site community events, as the GVFB Brand Ambassador.
- Collection of cash donations while on-site at community events.
- Manage and supervise on-site event volunteers, delegate specific tasks to volunteers and ensure adequate training and instructions are provided to volunteers.
- Assist with the day of event social media promotions in coordination with GVFBS Communications Team as needed and take photos at events.
- Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on event day.
- Report back on the condition of inventory, collateral and vehicle, and advise to order new supplies when required.
- Provide event feedback, including post-event report and post-event, thank you as requested.
Personal Attributes and Core Skills
- Ability to engage and direct volunteers from diverse backgrounds that have been recruited to support the event.
- Be a brand ambassador representing the Food Bank and abides by the policies, processes and agreements as set by the GVFB.
- Be highly organized, an effective multi-tasker, a go-getter who needs minimum supervision and focused on delivering an excellent outcome.
- The ability to think out-of-the-box and problem solve on the go is key.
- Well-developed communication skills, discretion, sound judgement and professionalism are paramount in this service role.
- Must be high-energy, outgoing and eager to initiate conversation with the public.
- Must have good listening skills and the ability to accept direction and take charge;
- Willingness to wear branded GVFB clothing as provided.
Qualifications and Experience
- Events management, fundraising, public relations, retail or customer service experience.
- Availability to work at different locations throughout the GVFB's catchment cities.
- Work flexible hours including weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays. Hours will vary by month. Approximately 5 – 15 hours per month.
- Experience working with and supervising a team of volunteers is advantageous.
- Clean BC Class 5 clean driving license considered an asset.
Physical Requirements
- Physically fit and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a consistent basis.
- Exposure to ambient temperatures and noisy conditions.
- The ability to walk and stand throughout the shift.
Notes
Due to high volume applications, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applications will be treated in strict confidence.
A criminal record check for working with vulnerable sectors is required upon hiring.
