WORK WITH US!
We are currently hiring for the jobs listed below with the local food initiative.
All of our opportunities are located in Revelstoke, BC with no opportunity for remote work.
SUMMER CAMP LEAD
The Revelstoke Local Food Initiative Society (LFI) is seeking qualified applicants to coordinate and host our youth camp for the summer of 2027 in Revelstoke, B.C. to increase access to food literacy skills in our community.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Delivery of the Micro Growers Summer 2025 program, which will consist of 7, 5-day camps (July 6-10, July 13-17 - July 20-24, July 27-July 31, August 10 -14, August 17 -21 and August 24-28), from 8:30am - 4pm
Program planning, design and curriculum development with a focus on exploring the local food systems, hands-on learning, and team building. Procurement of all needed materials. Create the camp schedule.
Act as team lead, guiding other camp coordinators and volunteers on the camp team. Assess existing camp curriculum, camp assets, curriculum and policies.
Incorporate land stewardship concepts relative to the peoples who inhabited our area prior to us into programming.
Execute camp, ensuring that the content of the camp reflects the themes of the weeks.
Maintain a physically and psychologically safe camp environment, ensuring that proper safety policies and procedures are followed.
Manage and book spaces to host the camp, including managing inclement weather days.
Work with external organizations and subject-matter-experts to bring in guests to the camp, managing payment with the LFI bookkeeper.
Help to develop and implement an LFI camp inclusion policy.
Timely submission of invoices and reimbursement notices to parents/guardians.
Conduct all administrative tasks associated with all projects, including careful management of projects budget.
Contribute to the Local Food Initiative Social Media pages.
Work together with the other Local Food Initiatives contractors (where applicable) to link up other programming efforts for garden members and the community at large.
Document the program through photographs and digital documents on the LFI file-sharing platforms.
Maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders and program partners.
Ongoing communication with the Executive Director.
Final reporting on programs after completion due by September 15th 2025 in partnership with the other camp coordinator.
ADMINISTRATION
Document the program through photographs, uploading them to the LFI drive.
Conduct all administrative tasks associated with the project, including careful management of project budget.
Keep digital records of program documents on LFI file-sharing platforms.
Maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders and program partners.
Work together with the other Local Food Initiatives contractors (where applicable).
Provide a written monthly update on camp activities to the LFI Executive Director.
Provide a detailed project report by 15 days after the end of the contract.
Desired skills and attributes for this position:
Previous experience working with children is an asset (Must provide a criminal record check to work with the vulnerable sector).
Experience and knowledge with gardens, and growing and processing food is considered an asset (but not necessary).
Delivering workshops and education is considered an asset.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, ability to prioritize, work efficiently, and manage budgets.
Proficient use of email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
Knowledge of and a passion for sustainable living practices, including an understanding of the issues of food security and the value of locally produced food as it relates to health, climate change, etc.
Must be comfortable working outdoors.
This position will report to the Executive Board of the Local Food Initiative and will be rewarded $26-30/hour with a maximum of 40 hours per week for eight (8) weeks. Weekly hours worked may fluctuate based on seasonal demands.
Please provide a cover letter and resume stating your contact information and relevant experience in relation to this project. Please submit your letter by May 15th 2026.
Email your application to info@revelstokelocalfood.com - Requests for further information can also be sent to this email address.
EVENTS assistant
The Revelstoke Local Food Initiative Society (LFI) is seeking qualified candidates for the Events Coordinator position.
The Revelstoke Local Food Initiative Society (LFI) is seeking a qualified candidate to assist the execution our annual fundraising events and celebrations of food in Revelstoke, B.C.
This contract will run from August 1st, 2026 - September 30th, 2026.
Support executing the “Revelstoke Garlic Festival” 2026 (September 19-20 2026), an outdoor fundraising event that features local producers, vendors, games and entertainment, in accordance with our contract with Stoke the Fire (the original stewards of the festival).
Coordinate and host a long-table dinner to celebrate local farms and food.
Liaise with, and manage the relationship with the venue.
Manage all aspects of food/menu/chef logistics.
Apply for and manage the permitting process.
Engage with potential volunteers to fill the needs of executing the dinner.
Create a bar menu, work with our partners/sponsors and create a plan to maximize the profits.
Establish funding targets, and organize the events in coordination with the executive director.
Coordinate all aspects of fundraisers including working-group activities, marketing, and maintenance of relationships with project partners.
Apply for and manage grant applications and reporting.
Support the LFI market manager when they are not able to host the LFI Farmer’s Market - dates TBD.
Incorporate food security & food literacy into the experience where possible, partnering with other LFI coordinators to engage with education and content.
Create posters + marketing materials for the events and fundraising efforts for print, web and social media.
Document the program through photographs and digital documents on the LFI file-sharing platforms.
Responsible for incorporating land stewardship concepts relative to the peoples who inhabited our area prior to us into programming.
Conduct all administrative tasks associated with the projects, including careful management of project budgets.
Recruit and manage volunteers for all events.
Represent the LFI appropriately, ensuring positive relations with donors/sponsors, volunteers, farm owners and partners are created and maintained.
Desired skills and attributes for this position:
Ability to engage volunteers, project partners and the public to run a successful fundraiser.
Previous event management experience is considered an asset or proven experience in a fast paced project execution environment.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, ability to prioritize, work efficiently, and manage budgets.
Proficient use of email, social media accounts, word processing, and Microsoft Excel.
Experience and knowledge of sustainable living practices, and understanding of the concepts around food security and the value of a locally produced food as it relates to health, climate change, cuisine etc.
The successful candidate will be awarded an hourly rate of $26/hour with a maximum of 80 hours.
This position will report to the Local Food Initiative Executive Director.
*Remuneration is dependent on available funding.
Email your application to info@revelstokelocalfood.com - only candidates with the necessary experience and qualifications will be contacted.
