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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.
EVENTS COORDINATOR
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 coordinate and execute our annual fundraising events and celebrations of food in Revelstoke, B.C.
This contract will run from January 1st, 2026 - November 1st, 2026.
Coordinate and host 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 the “Midsummer Night’s Green” farm-to-table fundraising dinner celebrating local food and production (date & location TBD).
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.
Manage the events page on the LFI website.
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.
Provide regular updates to the LFI Executive Director on event activities.
Organize and host the quarterly fundraising and events committee meetings.
Represent the LFI appropriately, ensuring positive relations with donors/sponsors, volunteers, farm owners and partners are created and maintained.
Organize and execute monthly contractor meetups/fun activities from June-September.
Look for other fundraising opportunities, work with the executive director to brainstorm and present ideas to the board should they fit the vision and mission of the LFI.
Prepare a final report by October 30th, 2025
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 $28/hour with a maximum of 300 hours and will have a materials budget of $19,000.
January- March 2026: 12-15 hours/month to plan, apply for permits, apply for grants etc. Hours will increase as we get closer to the event dates.
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.
