Coordinate retail food recovery for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region in Kitchener, using partnership-building and community engagement skills onsite.
Reporting to the Food Procurement and Distribution Services Manager, this full-time coordinator strengthens grocery retailer and food donor relationships. The work supports food recovery, retailer fundraising campaigns, volunteer engagement, and operational coordination. Regular store visits, tracking, reporting, and communication help advance program priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build relationships with grocery retailers through visits and follow-up
- Guide stores on donations, food safety, and program procedures
- Coordinate retailer fundraising campaigns and volunteer activities
- Track recovery volumes, donor contributions, and store participation
- Coordinate pickups with transportation and warehouse operations teams
Requirements:
- Minimum one year of relevant customer service or community experience
- Post-secondary education in supply chain, logistics, business, or related fields
- Experience building relationships with customers, donors, or clients
- Data entry, spreadsheet, tracking, and basic reporting experience
- Valid Ontario G-class licence and reliable transportation
Use relationship-building, food recovery, and coordination skills to support retailers, donors, and community programs in Kitchener.
Contact Details:
The-Food-Bank-of-Waterloo-Region-5 Recruitment Team
