Community Coordinator / Connector (Four Roles)

Hamilton

Organisation Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank Trust
Category Marketing & Communications
Hours Both/Flexible

About Us
The Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank provides food parcels to individuals and families in Kirikiriroa. Food parcels provide pantry, frozen, and vegetables items that cover meals for 3 days.

About the Role
Help strengthen connections between the Foodbank and the wider community by building relationships with schools, churches, community groups, and local organisations. This role supports awareness, referrals, fundraising, and food collection initiatives that help ensure individuals and whānau can access practical support when needed. Looking to build a team with a Coordinator connecting with one of the following areas: Hamilton East, South (Glenview/Melville/Deanwell), North (Pukete, Te Rapa) and West (Nawton, Dinsdale).

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with local schools, churches, businesses, and community groups
  • Promote food collection drives, fundraising events, and donation opportunities within the community
  • Encourage schools and churches to support the Foodbank through regular giving, special collections, and awareness initiatives
  • Organise and attend information sessions to share the Foodbank’s services and community impact
  • Promote referral pathways so schools, churches, and organisations can confidently refer individuals and families for food support, including food parcels and kaumaatua packs
  • Help identify new outreach opportunities and partnerships within the community
  • Support the development of creative fundraising ideas and community engagement activities
  • Represent the Foodbank professionally and respectfully within the community
  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold the dignity of those accessing support

Requirements:

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Confident engaging with schools, churches, groups, and community leaders
  • Friendly, approachable, and professional team player
  • Creative thinker with fresh ideas for outreach and fundraising
  • Organised and reliable
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality and trust
  • Passionate about community wellbeing and helping others
  • Supports the values and mission of the Foodbank

What We Provide

  • Support, guidance, and connection with the wider Foodbank team
  • Flexible volunteer hours
  • A meaningful opportunity to strengthen community impact
  • The chance to help families and individuals access practical support with dignity

A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

  • 2–4 hours per week
  • likely to be home-based role but also out and about in the local community
  • need to be able to commit to monthly meetings with the manager and the connector team

Getting started:

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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