By The Bushel Community Food Co-operative,Co-op Operations Coordinator Job in Canada

rocessors, dedicated staff
and a community of eaters working towards rebuilding our relationship to land,
good healthy food and community. The cooperative grew out of a community
consultative process and since 2009 has been operating as a not-for-profit
share cooperative. Currently, BTB offers a weekly and monthly produce basket
program as well as access to other local ecologically grown products. BTB coop
is in the process of consulting the community and re-developing our business
plan to scale-up our operations so to increase the reach of our local,
ecological and organic products in the community. We are seeking an
enthusiastic, organized and self-motivated person to co-ordinate the day-to-
day operations of the co-op and to help grow our food programs through
outreach, education and member engagement.

• Coordinate
  and grow the day-to-day operations in collaboration with the Co-op Director/Production
  Coordinator, including the basket and additional products program on-site
  as well as in conjunction with website sales.
• Work
  with BTB’s bookkeeper to ensure fiscal accuracy and responsibility for the
  day-to-day operation of the coop.
• Be
  the “face of the organization” during basket pick-ups times, store hours
  and at community events.
• Develop
  and maintain communications with co-op members, community partners and the
  general public via social media, newsletters and website etc.
• Respond
  to community and member inquiries (via phone, email, etc.) and ensure
  responses are given in a timely manner.
• Build
  relationships with co-op members, stakeholders and community partners in
  support of the co-ops strategic vision.
• Assist
  in the continued development, coordination and implementation of the sales
  and marketing plan, member events, and community outreach events to grow
  the coop.
• When
  needed, work with the BTB Coop board of directors and appropriate coop
  committees to further develop and implement the evolving business and
  operations of the coop.
• Coordinate
  and supervise volunteers and grow volunteer base.
• Assist
  with the supervision of summer student and other co-op staff when
  required.
• Organizational
  and administrative duties as required

• Food
  retail experience: merchandizing, ordering, inventory, etc.
• Degree/diploma
  in food systems, marketing/communications, and/or equivalent relevant
  experience.
• Strong
  written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident
  use and experience with maintaining website and social media platforms.
• Experience
  planning and coordinating events as well as outreach and education
  programs and materials.
• Experience
  coordinating and supervising volunteers.
• Experience
  supervising other staff would be an asset.
• Understanding
  of the co-operative model.
• Demonstrated
  ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Good
  organizational, prioritizing and on-your-feet problem solving skills
  required.
• Creativity
  and innovative thinking would be an asset.
• Knowledge
  of the issues within and experience with Peterborough Region’s food and
  farming systems would be an asset.
• Enthusiastic,
  self-motivated, friendly.
• Passionate
  about sustainable food.

• A
  cover letter that outlines your relevant experience and education as well
  as your passion for sustainable food and farming systems
• Resume
• 3
  References