A part time program-support role for someone with strong communication and collaboration skills; experience in program development and management; knowledge about seed and food security; and is looking for fulfilling and engaging work.

FarmFolk CityFolk is a not-for-profit society and Canadian registered charity. Since 1993, FarmFolkCityFolk has worked to cultivate local, sustainable food systems across British Columbia. Working with a variety of partners from farmers and chefs to not-for profit societies and corporate partners, our projects provide: access to, and protection of, foodlands; support for local growers and producers; and engaging communities in the celebration of local food.

Currently FarmFolkCityFolk is contracted by USC Canada to coordinate the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security in BC. The project aims to build a resilient seed system by increasing the quantity, quality and diversity of ecologically-grown seed, promoting public access to seed, advancing the knowledge of seed producers and building collaboration within the seed sector.

Outreach and communications, with both program participants and the public through social media and other means, is a significant role of this position. If you are experienced in program development, strong on communications and outreach, knowledgeable about seed, free for occasional travel, and like working both independently and in small teams, this contract position is for you. This position will allow you to help build and strengthen existing programs and relationships and in return offer the opportunity for a diversity of experiences which will give you the chance to show off your current skills and learn new skills along the way.

Working under the direction of the Bauta Regional Coordinator, out of our Vancouver office, you will…

Responsibilities and Duties:

Ensure strong communications about the program with seed producers, farmers, and the public throughout BC
Includes extensive use of social media and web-based communications tools
Support Coordinator with program planning and logistics
Share in oversight and evaluation of select program activities
Support the organization and promotion of field days and seed workshops in the Lower Mainland, Okanagan, Vancouver Island and the North.
Participate in developing and stewarding the regional strategy for the program
Support grant writing and communications with grant recipients
Develop and oversee additional activities as relevant

Qualifications:

Strong experience in project development and coordination
Strong communications and social media skills – written, verbal and online
Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team
Experience working on programming at the regional level
Excellent time-management skills
Proven commitment to food security
Basic knowledge of the science of seed

Compensation:

The contract is part time – approximately 14 hours per week, from February 2016 – January 31, 2017 and may be renewed for an additional year. It offers a wage of $18.00/hour to start, with the possibility of increased wage and extended hours and duties – dependent on available funds.

Application Deadline: 15 January 2016

Please email resume and cover letter in pdf format to:
chris@farmfolkcityfolk.ca

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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