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.
GARDEN COORDINATOR
The garden coordinator has a passion for gardening, and has experience in planning and managing gardens. They also have a passion for community building, food production education and engaging locals in connecting with where their food comes from.
Complete all open tasks at the LFI community garden locations, using the opening checklists;
RVAC (Revelstoke visual arts center)
Illecillewaet garden
Downtown Community Garden (United church)
Community Connections (if needed)
Support the Food Commons programming where needed.
Ensure the maintenance of tidy, productive gardens and compost throughout the season at all locations.
Promote & process garden box rentals and memberships for the RVAC Community Garden.
Develop, execute and engage a coop style community volunteer program at the Illecillewaet garden.
Illecillewaet garden: Create a below-market-value (BMV) food box program.
Finish the infrastructure at the Illecillewaet garden.
Execute the greenhouse installation at the Illecillewaet garden with the SD19 school foods program by April 2026.
Work with local bee keepers to implement a pollinator program (Little Feat Apiaries at the Illecillewaet garden).
Organize and attend 1 x garden committee meeting prior to season opening, and 1 x garden committee meeting mid-season, and 1 x garden committee prior to season closing.
Plan and execute orientations at all locations for garden members, if applicable.
Use the Community Connections greenhouse to grow starts.
Engaging with place-based Indigenous knowledge and community members, ensuring that land-based values are honoured and Indigenous Foodways are incorporated.
Coordinate with Tourism Revelstoke to participate in the annual Thanksgiving Back program (end of September) - plan and execute a weekend of garden activities ensuring that they are educational and productive.
Plan, promote and execute community garden nights, engaging members to learn about and perform weekly garden maintenance and harvest:
8-10 x 1.5 hour workshops at the RVAC garden (for the plot holders), with themes and education woven in.
Garden education plan at the Illecillewaet garden (open to the public).
Harvesting and delivery of garden produce for the Community Connection’s Food Bank.
Weigh and track all food bank donations.
Coordinate the collection of garden yield data and activity information.
Harvest and drop offs should coincide with foodbank days, working collaboratively with the foodbank manager.
Keep digital records of program documents on LFI file-sharing platforms, including a contact database of garden members.
Conduct all administrative tasks associated with the project, including careful management of project budget.
Maintain garden supplies/materials in an organized manner that is compatible with the Property Owners preferences at all locations - manage the inventory list for all gardens.
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.
Collaborate with the Education coordinator for the DCG;
The camp coordinator for the Illecillewaet and the RVAC gardens;
And, the Food literacy coordinator to execute workshops.
Ensure that you are working in alignment with other contractors (fundraising, volunteers,
Provide a written monthly update on garden activities to the LFI executive director.
Prepare a final report by November 30th, 2026.
Desired skills and attributes for this position:
A strong background in gardening, farming and/or agriculture, with understanding of sustainable production and low-till methods.
Proven ability to engage volunteers and members of the public.
A strong desire to work as an LFI team member to deliver good community programming.
The ability to work on your feet for long periods of time, and lift 25lbs.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, ability to prioritize, work efficiently, and manage budgets.
A good understanding of Food Literacy and how to engage the community with the food that they grow and eat.
Proficient use of email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
Experience and knowledge of 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.
This position is a seasonal contract, and will report to the Local Food Initiative Executive Director. It is for $27-29/hours based on experience, and for approximately 500 hours. The materials budget is to be determined based on funding. The contract will begin March 1st 2026 - November 15th 2026.
*Remuneration is dependent on available funding.
Please provide a cover letter and resume stating your contact information and relevant experience in relation to this project. Please submit your letter no later than February 10th, 2026. Email your application to info@revelstokelocalfood.com.
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.
