Director of Programs Halton Food for Thought

Halton Food for Thought is the sole provider of Student Nutrition Programs in Halton Region. We are a preventative program committed to improving the learning capacity, health and well-being of children through the provision of healthy food before or during school through school or community-based breakfast, snack or lunch programs. Our services impact students’ physical, emotional and behavourial needs allowing them to concentrate on learning, not their hunger.

Program Management Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to a staff team of 5 providing supervision and support in all aspects of new program development and monitoring 140 existing Student Nutrition Programs;
• Oversee all aspects of program evaluation ensuring service targets are met;
• Coordinate and monitor monthly statistical reporting;
• Manage the agency’s direct food program coordinating monthly orders and deliveries, source new local and national food vendors; monitor budget & conduct annual evaluation assessing monetary effectiveness;
• Coordinate and implement aspects of the agency’s strategic plan that relate to program development and service delivery;
• Coordinate and identify training opportunities for program staff and volunteers;
• Coordinate annual volunteer workshop;
• Maintain positive working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization;
• Formulate and recommend policies and procedures to meet the agency’s strategic goals, and ensure regular evaluation of achievements;
• Provide assistance and support agency events which generate funds to support programs and services;
• Provide leadership and participate as a member of various committees and workgroups to enhance community partnerships.

Skills and Competencies

• University or College degree in a related discipline;
• A minimum of three or more years management experience in a not-for-profit organization;
• Experience with client service delivery models and best practice;
• Knowledge and experience with continuous improvement principles and practices;
• Experience in budget development and monitoring;
• Demonstrated leadership in human resources including supervision and team motivation to achieve goals;
• Excellent public relations, written and oral communication & presentation skills;
• A vehicle and current driver’s license for travel within Halton Region
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends with flexible work schedules.

Please forward resumes by fax or email to:

Gayle Cruikshank, Executive Director

gayle@haltonfoodforthought.ca

Fax: 905-331-0229

Halton Food for Thought would like to thank all interested parties, only those people chosen for an interview will be contacted. Please NO PHONE CALLS!