Community Outreach Coordinator

Community Outreach Coordinator, May to August 2026

Position Overview

St. Philip’s Lutheran Church is seeking a community-minded and self-driven leader who is passionate about addressing food insecurity and building community in our central Etobicoke neighbourhood.

This summer position offers an opportunity to lead two impactful outreach programs — The Good Food Market and The Neighbourhood Table (children’s cooking) — working directly with community partners and volunteers to create lasting positive change in the lives of those we serve.

Both programs operate as community events and require strong pre-planning skills, attention to detail, logistical coordination, and volunteer leadership to ensure they are welcoming, organized, and stress-free for participants.

We are looking for a self-starter with proven experience leading and managing volunteers, who can independently oversee program planning, event execution, and multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Seasonal Position (Hybrid): May 4 to August 21, 2026
Hours per week: 35 hours
Hourly Rate: $19.75/hour

Responsibilities

Event Planning & Program Coordination (Both Programs)

• Lead the planning and organization of two weekly community outreach events
• Develop weekly action plans and timelines to ensure smooth execution
• Coordinate all logistical details, including scheduling, supply management, volunteer assignments, setup and takedown
• Anticipate operational challenges and problem-solve proactively
• Ensure a welcoming, organized, and positive experience for participants, volunteers, and partners
• Manage clear communication between team members, partner agencies, suppliers, and volunteers

Coordinate the Good Food Market

• Serve as the primary lead in planning, ordering, and receiving fruits and vegetables weekly from FoodShare Toronto
• Take ownership of the weekly market operations, including setup, produce merchandising, engaging customers, handling payments, and takedown
• Oversee the Good Food Market budget to ensure financial accountability and sustainability
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and vendors, seeking opportunities to enhance market offerings and engagement
• Lead the planning and execution of family and kid-friendly activities at the market, creating an engaging environment for all visitors
• Recruit, lead, manage, and assign volunteer duties to ensure smooth operations each week
• Take charge of market promotion by combining social media, flyers, and other outreach methods to reach the community

Coordinate the Neighbourhood Table Program

• Take a leadership role in program design, working with chefs, team members, and partners to create a meaningful experience for children
• Be the primary point of contact for partner agencies, ensuring strong collaboration and support
• Lead and manage volunteers, including recruiting, developing volunteer schedules, and assigning job responsibilities
• Work closely with the chefs to design weekly food themes, creating a dynamic and educational environment for the children
• Assist chefs in producing recipes and nutritional information to educate children
• Research and identify urban farming and/or gardening program ideas that will educate children about sustainable food practices
• Provide direction and support for junior counsellors, helping them thrive in their roles
• Manage social media platforms, updating Facebook and Instagram with program highlights to create engagement with our community
• Foster strong communication across team members, agency partners, and volunteers, ensuring clarity and effective collaboration

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership qualities and have the following experience and attributes:

• Proven experience in a leadership or self-directed role, particularly in community initiatives, program coordination, event planning, or volunteer management
• Passion for serving marginalized populations with a strong commitment to community development and food justice
• Strong organizational skills, with the proven ability to manage multiple tasks and programs simultaneously
• Experience planning and executing events that require attention to multiple moving parts
• Ability to work independently, taking initiative and managing projects with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in dynamic, changing environments
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse groups of people, including volunteers, community members, and children
• Experience working with children (ages 6–12) in a leadership or educational capacity
• Ability to represent both programs professionally and respectfully with the communities we serve, volunteers, partner agencies, and suppliers

Skills

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

• Effective communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with a variety of audiences
• Experience leading and managing volunteers, developing schedules, providing direction, and assigning job duties
• Strong event coordination and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Canva and the ability to create engaging flyers, social media posts, and communication pieces to promote both programs
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Proficiency in Square POS and experience managing money and cashier duties
• Experience in social media content creation, posting, and management across platforms such as Facebook and Instagram
• Physically capable of carrying produce crates, setting up and taking down outdoor 10 x 10 steel canopy tents, and moving tables and chairs for market setup
• Ability to travel between various locations as required

Interested applicants are invited to submit their résumé and a cover letter to etobicokegoodfoodmarket@gmail.com, explaining how their education, experience, leadership, and event coordination skills align with this position.

Submission deadline: March 20, 2026

Please note: This position is dependent on funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements. International students are not eligible due to their temporary status in Canada.