Job Title: Outreach Worker – School Nutrition Program

Based at: Hope Mission Warehouse – 7011 Girard Road, Edmonton

Reports to: Coordinator, Warehouse Sandwich Program

Hours of work: 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday

Status: Full Time

Salary: $15/hour + 4% vacation pay

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OUR MISSION

To serve, strengthen and uplift men, women, youth, and children through the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ

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Hope Mission is a non-denominational Christian inner-city rescue mission based in Edmonton, Alberta. Hope Mission also has branches in Calgary, Red Deer, and Wetaskiwin, and two summer camps.

Our Vision: Hope Mission has a vision that men, women, youth, and children who come to our doors would come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour. This vision can be fulfilled only if all staff are diligent in serving, strengthening, and uplifting people in the name of Jesus Christ.

Job Summary:

A kitchen outreach worker in the school nutrition program will work with the team to prep and deliver bagged lunches to schools.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide snacks and meals for children and youth.
• Make and deliver lunches to Edmonton schools.
• Responsible for setup and clean-up of kitchen space.
• Build rapport with volunteers, schools, and community partners.
• Other related tasks and duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Class 5 Driver’s License (required).
• Physically able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for long hours.
• Excellent communicator.
• 1-2 years of experience working in a kitchen not required but an asset.
• Experience driving a 12-passenger/cargo van not required but an asset.
• Standard First Aid certification not required but an asset.

Key Attributes:

• Teamwork: Able to serve alongside a team of outreach workers in creating efficient and positive food programs.
• Passion for and commitment to serving children, youth, and families who face a variety of obstacles and challenges in their lives, through food.
• Program Facilitation: able to engage with volunteers as they serve alongside staff.
• Multi-Tasking: Able to juggle competing needs and prioritize completion of tasks and projects.
• Flexibility: Willingness to adapt as program needs and opportunities change with a joyful attitude.

Other Requirements:

• Being a Christian Organization, we require our employees to be in agreement and sign the Hope Mission Statement of Faith.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a full-time basis.
• Able to provide Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
• A letter of reference from a ministry or church is an asset
• Adherence to Hope Mission’s Policies and Procedures.

To apply, please send:

1. Resume and
2. Cover letter stating why you would like to work in a Christian organization.

to Hope Mission Human Resources,

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.