BROCK UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ UNION
STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Student Justice Centre Food Bank Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Student Justice Centre Supervisor
CLASS: 4
DATE: January 2014
DURATION OF TERM: September 1, 2014 – April 30, 2015
HOURS: 10-15 hours per week
REMUNERATION: $10.25/hour
Submit application to info@brocksjc.com
SECTION 1: PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION
The Student Justice Centre is seeking to build a team of Student Coordinators who reflect the
diversity on our campus and have a strong interest in promoting an inclusive campus. Student
Justice Centre Coordinators will work independently and as a group to research, design, and
facilitate workshops on equity issues, and will help to plan, market, and execute a variety of
events, campaigns and initiatives. Coordinators will also provide supportive listening, referrals
for counselling, or other external support to students coming to the office.
Food Bank Coordinator Responsibilities
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Responsible for overseeing the food bank’s operation as directed by the Supervisor
Responsible for developing and delivering new methods of addressing food security
Seeking new ways to enhance the services provided to students
Shopping for food to stock the Food bank (heavy lifting will be required)
Planning, marketing and executing food drives, collection programs, and other food
related events and initiatives
Planning, marketing and executing monthly Food giveaways
Refer students to various services related to accessing food and receiving financial
support
Maintain suitable inventory levels and create shopping lists to replenish stocks
Monitor sales at various grocery stores to guarantee affordable shopping trips
Seek sponsorship from various grocery stores and suppliers, and negotiate deals and
discounts
Work with Brock Dining services and Sodexo to ensure compliance with the universities
exclusivity contract with Sodexo
Maintain the foodbank website to reflect current stock levels
Perform monthly inventory counts to monitor stock levels.
May supervise and manage volunteers and/or interns to assist with the creation of
materials and or distribution of food.
Other tasks reasonably assigned by the Supervisor
Shared Responsibilities
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Assist in the research, development, and implementation of programming around sexual
assault, racism, and other equity issues.
Plan, market, and execute on-campus events to raise awareness of diversity issues.
Develop innovative marketing campaigns to increase awareness of the Student Justice
Centre and the services we offer.
Liaise with committees, departments, and groups responsible for planning on-campus
events.
Book, set up, and staff informational tables at various events.
Prepare written materials, including press releases, portal announcements, routine
correspondence, and articles for advertising/education.
Ensure a safe and supportive space for all students.
Help with set up and cleanup of events, programs and meetings
Staff our Drop-in Centre and food bank, and provide supportive listening, and referrals to
counselling or other external support to victims of injustice or discrimination, or students’
in distress.
Maintain confidentiality
Attend weekly meetings.
SECTION 2: POSITION REQUIREMNTS
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Strong ability to uphold confidentiality while dealing with very sensitive topics and
issues.
Must feel comfortable addressing a variety of sensitive issues in a non-reactive and
compassionate manner.
Must be able to deal with a variety of mental stresses as the position may be dealing with
sensitive issues surround racism, sexism, sexual assault and other forms of prejudice.
Sensitivity and professionalism while dealing with sensitive and uncomfortable situations
and topics.
Interest in diversity issues and promoting an inclusive campus at Brock.
Outgoing and comfortable interacting with the public at events or when staffing the
office.
Familiarity with social justice issues such as racism, homophobia, sexual assault, sexism,
bullying, etc. Familiarity may be personal, professional, or theoretical/conceptual
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet).
Excellent planning, organization and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Able to work independently, problem solve, and take initiative.
Able to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
Familiarity with issues surrounding food security.
A high level of proficiency in excel is an asset.
Customer service experience or demonstrated professionalism and strong communication
skills.
SECTION 3: HUMAN RELATION SKILLS, PROBLEM SOLVING AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
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Frequent contact with the Student Justice Centre Supervisor and the other Student Justice
Centre Coordinators
Frequent Contact staff members of the University when working on special projects.
Frequent contact with general public at special events and recruiting sponsorship.
Frequent contact with representatives from other student organizations.
Problem Solving
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Manage the various tasks and projects assigned at once.
Mediate any conflicts that exist between volunteers, staff, and event stakeholders.
Resolve logistical conflicts that may arise.
SECTION 4: TRAINING
Successful candidates must attend a 3 day overnight training retreat in July or August to facilitate
awareness and increase knowledge of various equity issues, to develop active listening skills, and
techniques for dealing with challenging situations. There will also be on-the-job training to
further develop your positions related skills, as well as scheduled training sessions throughout
the year.
SECTION 5: WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL EFFORT
The majority of the work does not require a high level of physical activity. However, some
physical effort may be needed in circumstances with receiving, moving, loading or unloading
supplies and materials, setting up for events, etc.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Standard office environment; occasional driving to off-campus events, and traveling to
professional conferences or retreats, or attending special events a various venues on and off
campus, or to shop for supplies.
SENSORY ATTENTION
Working on a computer, working with and communicating with students, staff and community
members. Need to listen intently and to pay attention to body language when meeting one-onone with individuals.
MENTAL STRESS
This position requires attending occasional night meetings and working some weekends. Must
be able to work in a fast paced environment and be available to work on short notice from time
to time. Event execution is intense and stressful. Successful candidate must be able to manage
stress effectively and desirably.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
SECTION 6: ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Must be a registered undergraduate student at Brock University at the time of application.
Legally eligible to work in Canada.
Preference given to students with less than 5 credits per term.
Available to work from September 1 – April 30.
Must be available for a 3 day overnight training retreat in July or August
Preference given to 2nd and 3rd year students.
SECTION 6: APPLICATION
Please submit:
1. Resumé
2. Cover Letter
3. A one page letter of intent that addresses:
a. Why you are interested in working for the Student Justice Centre
b. What social justice topics interest you the most and any special projects are
interested in working on.
c. What life/work/volunteer experiences you have had that are applicable to the SJC