Verified Job
Teacher / Tutor
Church and Community Engagement Officer
Teacher / Tutor
#761025
Remote / WFH
Epping Forest Food Bank
Job Description
Key Responsibilities Church Engagement (Priority)
Maintain and develop relationships with local churches that support the work of EFFB through donations, volunteering and advocacy.
Book and deliver public addresses to congregations and groups within church settings.
Increase awareness of food insecurity within church communities and encourage practical responses.
Support churches in understanding how to signpost and refer people to EFFB where appropriate.
Build relationships with church leaders across the district.
Maintain an accurate database of church contacts.
School Engagement (Priority)
Maintain and develop relationships with local schools.
Deliver assemblies, presentations and awareness sessions for pupils and staff.
Encourage school fundraising, food collections and volunteering opportunities.
Support schools in making referrals for vulnerable children and families.
Maintain an accurate database of school contacts.
Volunteer Support
Recruit and Manage a network of Church based volunteers to act as advocates for the Foodbank within their communities
Coordinate volunteers supporting community engagement activities.
Community Partnerships (Limited)
Respond to enquiries from businesses and community organisations.
Maintain existing business relationships where possible and pursue new opportunities as capacity allows.
Maintain and develop relationships with community partners, such cub scout groups, athletics clubs
Stakeholder Engagement (As Required)
Maintain contact with local councillors, MPs and relevant stakeholders where opportunities arise.
Support organisational campaigns or consultations when requested.
Assist with local media opportunities where appropriate.
General Duties
Attend staff meetings and provide regular updates to the Director.
Assist Foodbank operations during periods of exceptional demand.
Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role.
Pay: £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Maintain and develop relationships with local churches that support the work of EFFB through donations, volunteering and advocacy.
Book and deliver public addresses to congregations and groups within church settings.
Increase awareness of food insecurity within church communities and encourage practical responses.
Support churches in understanding how to signpost and refer people to EFFB where appropriate.
Build relationships with church leaders across the district.
Maintain an accurate database of church contacts.
School Engagement (Priority)
Maintain and develop relationships with local schools.
Deliver assemblies, presentations and awareness sessions for pupils and staff.
Encourage school fundraising, food collections and volunteering opportunities.
Support schools in making referrals for vulnerable children and families.
Maintain an accurate database of school contacts.
Volunteer Support
Recruit and Manage a network of Church based volunteers to act as advocates for the Foodbank within their communities
Coordinate volunteers supporting community engagement activities.
Community Partnerships (Limited)
Respond to enquiries from businesses and community organisations.
Maintain existing business relationships where possible and pursue new opportunities as capacity allows.
Maintain and develop relationships with community partners, such cub scout groups, athletics clubs
Stakeholder Engagement (As Required)
Maintain contact with local councillors, MPs and relevant stakeholders where opportunities arise.
Support organisational campaigns or consultations when requested.
Assist with local media opportunities where appropriate.
General Duties
Attend staff meetings and provide regular updates to the Director.
Assist Foodbank operations during periods of exceptional demand.
Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role.
Pay: £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: In person
