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• Application Deadline: September 6th, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

The CCFE (theccfe.org) is a new national charity with a mission to motivate conscious decisions that are good both for people and the planet. Our aim is to elevate and amplify the voices that guide the shift towards locally-connected food networks. Think of us as matchmakers for the food world. By connecting supply-side partners with their ideal audience, we inspire people to take action through food. With a strong conviction for the importance of joyful, immersive experiences as change catalysts, we team up with partners to create meaningful and achievable initiatives that boost demand for foods that are good for people and the planet.

The Role:

We are looking for a catalyzing and experienced weaver to forge linkages and increase connections, exchanges, and collaboration within the ecosystem of actors dedicated to a food system that is better for people and the planet. This role will be in service to the following aspirations for impact:

• Increased organizational knowledge of the most impactful things happening in our food world.
• Increased organizational awareness of key trends, patterns, and issues relevant to the pursuit of our mission.
• Increased capacity of actors in the food ecosystem to reach their goals.
• Deepened and trustful relationships with collaborators in the food ecosystem.
• Expanded programs, including workshops and campaigns, in collaboration with partners.
• Deepened understanding and capacity within the organization to engage through distributed alignment.

In this role, the Network Weaver will lead the planning and execution of events and initiatives designed to actively listen, foster connections, and catalyze coordinated action amongst motivated collaborators. The Network Weaver will report directly to the Executive Director and will work closely with all members of the CCFE team.

Accountabilities:

The Network Weaver creates, cultivates, and ensures high-quality relationships and collaborations to advance a shared vision of healthy food and a healthy planet. Key accountabilities include:

• Envision and steward the ecosystem.
• Connect, catalyze, coordinate.
• Manage and help design and facilitate events and convenings.
• Function as primary point of coordination amongst supply-side partners.
• Model and build how the network works together in a distributed fashion.

Who You Are:

Education & Experience:

• Completed studies in a related field.
• 5 years of experience in organizing for change.
• Experience in building and nurturing networks.
• Professional experience in community development.
• Professional or practical experience in some aspect of the food system.
• Educational background in project management considered an asset.

Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional relationship development and management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Proven facilitation skills for workshop delivery.
• Comfortable with online collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Open to experimentation and learning.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive, and safe working environment.
• A collaborative and engaging work culture.
• Market competitive compensation.
• 15 days per year vacation.
• Attractive benefits package.

Accommodation:

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations.

Application:

If you’re excited about joining the CCFE and meet the qualifications, please submit your application by the deadline as a PDF and include:

1. One-page cover letter answering specific questions.
2. Resume.
3. Contact details for three references.

Please write “Network Weaver” in the subject line and submit your application to Sarah Heynen, Executive Director, at [emailprotected] by September 6th, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST. Please indicate you saw this posting at FoodWork.ca.

Interviews will begin to be scheduled the week of September 3rd.

• Please note only selected candidates will be contacted.