Project Coordinator

Acfoodbank; Canada; Remote; CAD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Afro-Caribbean Food Bank Canada Centre is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the More Than Food program, working closely with the Senior Project Manager to coordinate daily operations and participant engagement.

You will assist in coordinating culturally appropriate food distribution, financial literacy workshops, and one-on-one coaching, while maintaining records and fostering strong community partnerships for dignified service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in program coordination, administration, or community service delivery.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage diverse communities.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive programming within Black and newcomer communities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in basic administrative tools and program tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement and distribution of culturally appropriate food items in collaboration with partners and community organizations.
• Support the planning and execution of weekly food distribution activities, ensuring efficiency and dignity‑centred service delivery.
• Maintain organized systems to support program operations, logistics, and scheduling.
• Manage participant intake, registration, and scheduling processes.
• Maintain accurate records and tracking systems for program participation and outcomes.
• Provide ongoing support to participants to ensure a positive and inclusive experience.
• Assist in the coordination and delivery of financial literacy workshops and one‑on‑one coaching sessions.
• Ensure materials, facilitators, and logistics are in place for program activities.
• Support facilitators and program staff during sessions and events.
• Liaise with partners, service providers, and community organizations to align program activities.
• Support coordination efforts across multiple stakeholders to ensure integrated service delivery.
• Maintain strong working relationships with community collaborators.
• Assist in outreach initiatives to engage participants from Black and Afro‑Caribbean communities.
• Support community engagement strategies, including event promotion and recruitment campaigns.
• Provide administrative support to ensure program milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Assist with reporting requirements by maintaining organized documentation and data.
• Support the Project Manager with day‑to‑day operational needs and coordination tasks.

Skills

Program coordination

Administration

Community service delivery

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competency

Collaboration with partners

Basic administrative tools

Program tracking systems

Job description

Join our team at the Afro-Caribbean Food Bank Canada Centre.

“I am because we are.”Connecting communities, preserving cultures and serving with dignity.

Position Summary

The Project Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of the More Than Food program at the Afro-Caribbean Food Bank Canada Centre. Working closely with the Senior Project Manager, this role is responsible for coordinating daily program operations, supporting partnerships, and ensuring effective participant engagement.

The Project Coordinator ensures the smooth implementation of key program components, including culturally appropriate food distribution, financial literacy workshops, and one‑on‑one coaching. This position requires strong organizational capacity, cultural awareness, and the ability to work collaboratively with community partners and diverse populations.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Operations

• Coordinate the procurement and distribution of culturally appropriate food items in collaboration with partners and community organizations.
• Support the planning and execution of weekly food distribution activities, ensuring efficiency and dignity‑centred service delivery.
• Maintain organized systems to support program operations, logistics, and scheduling.

Participant Engagement & Support

• Manage participant intake, registration, and scheduling processes.
• Maintain accurate records and tracking systems for program participation and outcomes.
• Provide ongoing support to participants to ensure a positive and inclusive experience.

Program Delivery Support

• Assist in the coordination and delivery of financial literacy workshops and one‑on‑one coaching sessions.
• Ensure materials, facilitators, and logistics are in place for program activities.
• Support facilitators and program staff during sessions and events.

Partnerships & Community Collaboration

• Liaise with partners, service providers, and community organizations to align program activities.
• Support coordination efforts across multiple stakeholders to ensure integrated service delivery.
• Maintain strong working relationships with community collaborators.

Outreach & Recruitment

Assist in outreach initiatives to engage participants from Black and Afro‑Caribbean communities.

Support community engagement strategies, including event promotion and recruitment campaigns.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Provide administrative support to ensure program milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Assist with reporting requirements by maintaining organized documentation and data.
• Support the Project Manager with day‑to‑day operational needs and coordination tasks.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in program coordination, administration, or community service delivery.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse communities.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive programming, particularly within Black and newcomer communities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in basic administrative tools and program tracking systems.

Core Competencies

• Coordination and operational efficiency
• Community engagement and cultural competency
• Attention to detail and accountability
• Team collaboration and adaptability

Questions about this job?

Contact us and we will be happy to help.

The Afro-Caribbean Food Bank Canada Centre (ACFBCC) serves diverse communities across Edmonton, with a focused commitment to newcomers and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) populations. While we specialize in culturally appropriate food options, our services are open to the public and available to anyone in need, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, or background.

Charitable number 796758969RR0001

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