Roots to Harvest is looking for a dynamic, experienced and hard working facilitator to lead the development and facilitation of our new Urban Agriculture Employment Program.

The Basics:

Job Term: Feb 2016 – Feb 2018

Salary: $40,000/yr

Start Date: Feb 8th, 2016

Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Closing Date: Wednesday, January 20th, 2016

Application Method: submit by email to info@rootstoharvest.org

Our Approach:

At first glance, Roots to Harvest may appear to be an urban agriculture focused organization, but we encourage applicants to look much deeper than that. Roots to Harvest is first and foremost about working with people—in particular, youth and young adults. Looking to the margins of society, we seek to create meaningful opportunities to employ and engage young people, using food and agriculture as the medium to connect with the community and each other. We work hard to find the delicate balance between challenge and achievement in all of our program and projects.

Our Culture:

Roots to Harvest is a small, grassroots organization that is still maturing and coming into its own. We are a small staff and every position involves elements of organizational development and maintenance. We aim to foster a culture that is transparent, inclusive, progressive, and productive. As staff, we work collaboratively, we work hard, we do what needs to be done and we try to keep the big picture in mind. Getting from A to B is rarely a straight line.

If you prefer to work alone, dislike ambiguity, and adhere to a very strict schedule, then working with Roots to Harvest probably isn’t right for you. But if you’re looking for a fun, fast paced, multifaceted, energizing and rewarding work environment that will push you every single day, then we want to hear from you!

Your Responsibilities:

The Program Facilitator Lead will be leading the development, implementation and facilitation, from the ground up, of an innovative urban agriculture training/employment program for young adults from Northern and First Nations communities. Responsibilities will include:

Collaborating with partner organizations and stakeholders to develop program goals and terms of references;
Developing program outlines and materials;
Recruiting candidates for program participants;
Facilitating young adults in the day to day of the program;
Working with partners and funders for program evaluation;
Seeking additional funding streams;
Community outreach with neighbours;
Participating in Roots to Harvest organizational work.

Your Fit:

You love working with people. You are comfortable in a boardroom, a classroom, a community kitchen and a farmer’s field, and are able to appreciate individuals for their diversity and uniqueness.
You are a jack-of-all trades. You can fix a hose, change a tire, follow a recipe, write a grant, and make a presentation. (And you can figure out how to do the other things you don’t know yet, quickly.)
You communicate clearly. You write well and speak eloquently. You appreciate nuanced language that is inspirational and honest.
You love a challenge. Working hard feeds you and you find innovative and effective ways to solve problems and make progress.
You see the bigger picture. You have a deep appreciation and respect for the history, culture, and goals of Indigenous communities in Canada.
You have moral imagination. You have the humility to see the world as it is, and the audacity to imagine the world as it could be.
You strive for excellence. You believe that if something is worth doing, it is worth doing right—every single time.
You have life experience. Your education and training is backed up by rich life experiences that have broadened your understanding and enhanced your empathy for the human condition.

Application Process:

Please submit one PDF file containing a resume (including references) and cover letter to:
info@rootstoharvest.org
by January 21st, 2016.

If your application is short-listed, we will contact you by January 25th, 2016 to arrange an interview date and time. If selected, this position includes a 6-month trial period to confirm that you are a good fit.

Roots to Harvest is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.