Title: Mobile Market Food Box Organizer

Reports to: Family and Community Health, Manager

Position Type: Contract, Part-Time (28 hr/week, 1 year contract)

Salary: $21.34 - $25.10/hour

Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy

Location: Kingston

Position Summary

The Mobile Market Food Box Organizer is a key operational role responsible for the coordination and execution of the monthly Good Food Box and Seniors’ Food Box programs.

Working closely with Community Development, this role ensures the efficient packing and delivery of 800+ food boxes to families and seniors. Core duties involve managing the logistics chain—from taking orders and procuring wholesale food items to organizing distribution. A major component of the role is managing volunteers, including recruitment, training, and mentoring a team of 40+ individuals who assist with packing and door-to-door delivery route planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Take both online orders and referrals for both the Good Food Box and Seniors’ Food Box.

• Liaise with food box recipients, staff and volunteers to ensure program runs efficiently.

• Order food items from Deodata and No Frills

• Pack 800+ food boxes monthly containing dry goods and produce weighing approximately 35 lbs per box, items are bought in wholesale size quantities and broken down in to individual orders.

• Work with volunteers and staff to pack and deliver the Good Food box monthly and the Seniors’ Food Box twice monthly.

• Develop route sheets using excel for door to door delivery of 800+ boxes monthly.

• Work with community partners to secure volunteer drivers.

• Mentor 40 + volunteers who pack and deliver boxes monthly.

• Work with the Volunteer Administrator to recruit and onboard volunteers.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Comply with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws

• Commits to acquiring an understanding of the importance of trauma responsiveness and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

• Commits to demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization and Accessibility (EDIIA) by representing the diverse nature of our communities, promoting and practicing inclusion

• Supports consistent application and development of KCHC policies and procedures

• Supports KCHC’s student and volunteer placement programs

• Promotes awareness of and participation in KCHC activities

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement

• On occasion, perform other temporary duties as required

Basic Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent

• 2 to 3 years’ experience operating or working with food programs

• Experience working with volunteers

• Experience developing initiatives with multi project partners

• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent

• 2 to 3 years’ experience working with food security programs

• Experience working with volunteers

• Experience developing initiatives with multi project partners

• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications, expert knowledge of excel

• Experience with delivery route mapping

• Ability to work flexible hours

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including lifting up to 50lbs

Other Requirements

• French language is an asset.

• Valid Driver’s Licence, Driver’s Abstract and proof of vehicle liability insurance as this is a requirement under KCHC’s insurance provider (HIROC). This position has several locations of work throughout Kingston.

As a registered professional, to abide by and be accountable to the ethics and standards set out by the relevant regulatory body of the profession. All KCHC staff have a duty to understand and follow KCHC policies, uphold high ethical and professional standards, and maintain confidentiality and privacy, using tact and good judgment in all dealings with other staff and clients.

At Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC), we understand that the work of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigeneity, and Accessibility (EDIIA) is ongoing. We are dedicated to being accountable, transparent, and responsive to the holistic needs of the communities we serve. We will continue to listen, learn, and take meaningful action to ensure that our policies, practices, and services create an environment where everyone, regardless of their identity or circumstances, can thrive.

We actively encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQI+ communities, to apply to KCHC. Our commitment to EDIIA is a living practice, one that evolves as we grow and learn together. We pledge to contribute to building a system that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, accessible, and welcoming for all.

KCHC is an equal opportunity employer, respecting and embracing the needs and diversity of our employees. If you require accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify Human Resources.

Kingston Community Health Centres, 263 Weller Ave. Kingston ON, K7K 2V4 www.KCHC.ca