The position:
Ecosource is seeking a Community Gardens Facilitator to support access to food growing spaces for residents at community garden sites across the City of Mississauga and Brampton. The Community Gardens Facilitator will support garden monitoring and maintenance, gardener and volunteer engagement onsite, food production, and community-building events. The successful candidate will also work with other members of the Local Food team to deliver in-person programming to meet the diverse needs of local communities and apply an anti-racist and anti-oppression lens to garden planning and partnerships.

Responsibilities:
Support food production and distribution activities through the facilitation of volunteer programming.
Plan and facilitate community-building and public education activities both in-garden and virtually.
Help with regular written, verbal and in-person communication with community gardeners, volunteers, local partners, and residents.
Support administration processes for Ecosource’s 12 community gardens, including monitoring garden safety, maintenance and repairs, registration, and troubleshooting in-garden issues.
Track program-related statistics, budgets and expenses, and support reporting activities as required.
Collaborate with team members, community partners, and stakeholders to support programs which meet the diverse food access needs of local communities using an anti-oppression and anti-racism lens.

Qualifications:
Experience facilitating educational hands-on programs.
Organic food gardening experience (in an at-home or community setting).
Experience working with youth / young adults with intellectual disabilities
Willingness to undertake physical tasks in an outdoor setting in a variety of weather conditions.
Strong project monitoring, tracking, and evaluation skills.
Creative approach to tasks and problem solving.
Demonstrated commitment to social justice and anti-oppression principles, and an understanding of food system inequities and intersectionality.
Valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle required.
Due to funding requirements, the successful candidate must be 15-30 years of age.

Application Information:
This is a short-term contract position from mid-July to end of November 2023 paid at a rate of $23.63 per hour at 35 hours per week . Access to personal days and 6% vacation pay are included. Some evening and weekend work will be required. A Police Check will be required upon hiring.
In alignment with our organizational value of inclusivity, it is our aim to have a staff team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We provide equal opportunity in employment and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and others. We value and welcome applicants to outline any relevant community involvement and/or lived experiences in their application.

Deadline for applications is Monday, July 17th, 2023 at 8:00am
If you are interested, please send a personalized cover letter outlining why you would like to support food access in Mississauga. Documents must be formatted in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please note that resumes without a cover letter or generic cover letters and resumes will not be reviewed.
Please send your cover letter (maximum 1 page) and resume (maximum 2 pages) via email to:
Kat Gibson, Community Gardens Program Manager Manager, at hiring@ecosource.ca with Community Gardens Facilitator in the subject line.