Acting Treasurer at Foodsharing Ottawa
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Volunteer Types: Accounting and Finance, Board Leadership
Organization types: Environmental/Animals
Long term (6 months to a year)
Application Deadline: July 15, 2024
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Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you have experience in accounting or bookkeeping? If so, we invite you to apply to Foodsharing Ottawa (FSO), the non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and distributing surplus food to those in need.

About us:
FSO is a grassroots non-profit dedicated to reducing food waste and addressing food insecurity in our community since 2015. Through partnerships with local businesses, farms, and food retailers, we rescue surplus food and distribute it to community partners, such as shelters, food banks and community groups. Our mission is to reduce the amount of food that gets thrown away locally by providing and promoting alternative uses.

Position description:
As a part of FSO’s strategic plan, we are recruiting a board member in the role of acting Treasurer to help us continue our journey in food rescue and reducing food waste.

As acting Treasurer, you will:
– Oversee the organization’s budget
– Prepare financial reports for the Board’s monthly meetings
– Keep track of donations
– Ensure all memberships and insurance policies are up to date
– Help the accountant with year-end tax filing
– Attend monthly meetings (at least nine a year)
– Maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation

The acting Treasurer will be responsible for Quickbooks and be accountable for recruiting and overseeing a team of up to two volunteer bookkeepers, providing them with all necessary receipts and bank statements to ensure that the accounting is accurate, up-to-date and complete for every month end.

When the acting role is complete, you will remain an active board member and be eligible to apply to other roles within the Board as they become available (secretary, vice-chair, chair, treasurer, etc.).

How to Apply:
If you would like to support our mission, we encourage you to apply by sending your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to [email protected] prior to June 28. Please include “Acting Treasurer Application” in the subject line.

Join us in the fight against food waste! Together, we can create positive change and build a more resilient community.

How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
- Values-driven work: Gain experience in a frontline organization dealing with Ottawa's food waste problem, while supporting food insecurity in the community - Build your network: Connect with Ottawa’s small, medium and large business sector, and the local charity and community organization ecosystem - Refine your skills: Get to know the ins-and-outs of the role of a board of directors, governance in the not-for-profit sector, and our food supply chain
How will the organization benefit?
FSO will welcome a new board member who: - Is passionate about the environment, food insecurity and addressing food waste - Has a background in accounting, bookkeeping and/or has worked as an accountant or treasurer in a non-profit organization - Has significant administrative experience with Quickbooks - Isn't afraid of learning new things - Is able to lead and inspire others towards a shared goal and vision

Contact

@Foodsharing Ottawa
Time it will take to contact applicants:
​2-3-weeks

Details

This position would be great for: Adults, Newcomers to Canada, Person with a disability or medical condition, Seniors (65+), Young Adults (19-24)
Number of Positions Available: 1
Good for people interested in: Accounting and Finance, Board Leadership

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