Food Justice Programs Coordinator

Event and Program Delivery

• Design and host 1 large-scale event related to Food Justice
• Work with the Director of Engagement, external partners and the collective to plan, implement, and host 2-3 Food Justice workshops per semester
• Choosing diverse guest speakers if needed, with lived-experience and/or community knowledge and/or education
• Creating opportunities for students to engage in diverse climate topics, such as food justice issues or solutions toward food justice
• Social media “live” management – posting to stories during events
• Supporting the Food Justice collective with event outreach:
  • Tabling at high-traffic locations at SFU
  • Postering
  • Speaking to classrooms
  • Sharing with networks (through social media and email)
• Photography and filming during programs, or arranging for a suitable alternative
• Participate in the necessary administrative documentation process to ensure the success of events, including but not limited to: meeting agendas, project plans, timelines, and providing timeline updates
• Creating post-event reflections, including session-specific feedback, audience participation, and general feedback

Food Justice Collective Support

• Recruiting and onboarding a collective of 4-5 members with support from the Director of Engagement
• Setting up & facilitating weekly group meetings with the collective
• Ensuring collective members are aware of anti-oppression-based event planning practices
• Ensuring the collective has templates and tools to use when project planning
• Creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all collective members 
• Outlining collective goals and ensuring we can provide a space for collective members to reach these goals
• Support the development of collective members’ skills and interests
• Encouraging the collective team to support food justicey initiatives at Embark Sustainability

Internal Embark Responsibility 

• Attend Embark-Wide socials and trainings
• Collaborate and/or provide feedback on project plans with other Programs Coordinators
• Supporting Director of Engagement in event facilitation
• Maintain regular communication with the Communications Manager
• Support the planning of volunteer appreciation events or campaigns

Relationship/Network Building

• Expand and deepen relationships with student groups and networks, focusing on food justice at SFU
• Lead Embark’s outreach activities with membership at large (e.g. Services Fair, Clubs Days, and others as needed)
• Working in Embark’s Studio Office, 50% of weekly working hours – exceptions for weeks with Events
• Supporting student inquiries about and the use of the Embark space

• Keep an up-to-date timesheet of the number of hours and tasks performed 
• Regular meetings, as agreed upon, with the Director of Engagement and other Directors or Managers as needed
• Use tools frequented by Embarkers (Monday.com, Google Calendars, Slack, JEDDI Resources, Event Planning Templates)
• Creating post-event content, including reflections on the guest speaker’s stories, audience participation, and general feedback
• Sharing deliverables on a timely basis
  • Team Meeting Agendas
  • Team Deliverables
  • Project plans, timelines, and timeline updates
  • Outline of resources shared and discussed with the team
    • JEDDI and Food Justice learning resources
    • Project management resources

The ideal candidate:

• Must be a current SFU student 
• Has availability on most Wednesdays to host Food Justice events and programming, and to complete tasks as needed 
• Is passionate about food justice and has an eagerness to explore this topic through an anti-oppression lens
• Has lived, community, education, work, and/or volunteer experience with food justice
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Is able to facilitate a safe space for group thinking and guide discussions
  • Is comfortable with public speaking and connecting with people from different backgrounds
• Has excellent organizational, administrative, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Is an experienced event planner and/or community organizer who takes initiatives, meets deadlines, and is highly responsible
• Enjoys meeting new people and connecting with others
• Has working knowledge of Google Drive, G Suite, Zoom, and other online platforms to enable collaboration 

• Professional development in the environmental non-profit sector
• Mentorship from other directors, multiple managers in a working environment that encourages open communication
• Build a holistic network of professionals and student leadership 
• Opportunity to connect with like-minded students in their journey of finding justice-oriented food and climate solutions
• Develop literacy on food justice on a theoretical and practical basis
• Develop event/project management and volunteer coordination skills
• Opportunities to tap into Embark’s network of other like-minded organizations