The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) was founded in 2000 to:
Support British Columbia producers of agricultural products, food products, and crafts
Promote, educate, encourage, develop and support farmers’ markets in the communities of BC
Educate the public to choose healthy British Columbia grown agricultural products to ensure a secure food system, to reduce the carbon footprint and to ensure the viability of farming into the future
Job Summary
The Programs and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for promoting and organizing programs and events including Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program (FMNCP) and Farmers Appreciation Week, as well as organizing and executing special and promotional events.
Key Responsibilities
The BCAFM is seeking an outgoing, skilled organizer and communicator who is able to work both independently and collaboratively. The Programs and Outreach Coordinator will report to the FMNCP Manager and Manager of Membership & Communication. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program
Update and create program materials.
Manage and participate in delivery of orientations
Manage communications such as monthly newsletter, website content, and media releases
Strengthen working relationships with key stakeholders
Outreach Events (Annual Conference, Farmers Appreciation Week and Workshops)
Planning and coordination of specific functions such as conference welcome reception and banquet
Marketing and promotion
Create and distribute collateral promotional items
Develop marketing and communications materials, including website updates and emails
Complete small design projects
Farmers’ Markets Directory
Source and work with designer to create farmers’ market directory
Coordinate sourcing of images as well as writing and editing of the directory.
Manage printing and distribution of directories to farmers’ markets and other stakeholders
Public Relations and Communications
Write and distribute bi-monthly BCAFM newsletter
Attend outreach events to promote BCAFM
Manage and implement social media strategy, including analysis
Member Relations
Promote vendor insurance to markets and vendors
Provide customer service to BCAFM members and stakeholders
The Ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
At least four years of work experience in a similar position
A high level of working knowledge of Macintosh computers and software including Microsoft Office Suite, online newsletters, online event registration, and website content management
Work related experience creating content and managing social media on platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Social media marketing background would be an asset
Excellent customer service experience
Strong coordination skills and the ability to adjust one’s actions in relation to others’ actions
Demonstrated analytical and problems solving skills
A flexible and collaborative work ethic
Strong interpersonal skills, a happy disposition, ability to exercise diplomacy, maintain a positive focus, and use discretion with confidential Information
Ability to travel within the province
Knowledge and interest in farmers’ markets or local food movement is essential
Bachelors degree in marketing, communications or other relevant program
Timeline and Compensation:
This is a full time position starting August 1st, 2015 (or earlier) until November 2017. Renewal is dependent on funding.
The hourly rate is $21 per hour plus CPP, EI, WCB including two weeks vacation plus the week between Christmas and New Years off. Hours of work will be 35 hours per week with occasional weekend and/or evening work.
The office is at 2624 Main Street, Vancouver.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume in a pdf format, with your name in the title of the document by June 29 at 10 am to:
jobPOC@bcfarmersmarket.org
Interviews will be conducted on July 8 th and 9th.
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.