Employment Opportunities
We are currently hiring for several jobs with the local food initiative. All of our opportunities are located in Revelstoke, BC with no opportunity for remote work.
GARDEN GURU COORDINATOR (Start date May 2024)
The Revelstoke Local Food Initiative Society (LFI) is seeking qualified applicants to coordinate and host our Garden Guru Program in Revelstoke, B.C.
This contract will run from May 1 - November 15, 2024.
Duties include:
Coordinate 5 or 6 in-person food literacy and skill building workshops typical of the Garden Guru workshop series.
Coordinate and host 8 or 9 radio broadcasts in partnership with Stoke FM, inviting an assortment of guest speakers and topics that pertain to the seasonal gardening and local food issues.
Create, prepare and post an assortment of informational graphics typical of the Garden Guru workshop series to the LFI website and social media channels, including live-action and in-situ video recordings of local gardeners and growers that provide pertinent information to Revelstoke’s growing community.
Work with the Executive Director to develop downloadable learning resources for the community to use.
Maintain high attendance rates of this series through effective event marketing, the delivery of relevant information, careful partnering with community members and organizations, etc.
Document the program through photographs and at least 4 short (200 word) blogs to be posted on the LFI website.
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 the garden “gurus,” and other program partners.
Provide a detailed project report by November 15, 2024.
The successful candidate will be rewarded $3500 (approximately 150-170 hours) with a materials budget of $1000**.
Desired skills and attributes for this position:
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.
Ability to engage volunteers and participants to run a successful event
Previous experience in workshop organizing is an asset
Strong interpersonal and community building skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, ability to prioritize, work efficiently, and manage budgets
Proficient use of email, word processing, social media accounts and spreadsheets
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 March 10th, 2022.
Email your application to info@revelstokelocalfood.com.
Requests for further information can also be sent to this email address.
**Remuneration is dependent on available funding.
YOUTH CAMP COORDINATOR (Start date May/June 2024)
The Revelstoke Local Food Initiative Society (LFI) is seeking qualified applicants to coordinate a youth summer day camp in Revelstoke, B.C. This contract will run from mid May - August 30th, 2024.
This position will be partially funded by the Student Summer Jobs program.
The Youth Camp Coordinator is responsible for the following:
Delivery of the Youth Day Camp Summer 2023 program, which will consist of 4 weeks of 5-day camps (minimum 2 weeks in July), for a total of 20 individual camp days from 9am - 4pm
Program planning, design and curriculum development with a focus on exploring our food system, the natural environment, hands-on learning, and team building.
Program promotion, development/expansion, advertising and participant recruitment with assistance from the Executive Director.
Comfortable with executing our safety and risk management policy, and maintaining health and safety guidelines.
Responsible for up to 5 Local Food Initiative Saturday Market Booths, where you will offer education opportunities to our community members, as well as share information about the LFI, our summer programs, our events, sell tickets and sell merchandise. You will run fundraising opportunities for the LFI at the booth.
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 all projects, including careful management of projects budget and materials.
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.
Complete additional tasks related to the project as they arise.
Final reporting on programs after completion due by August 30th, 2024.
Desired skills and attributes for all of these positions:
Ability to engage youth and make learning enjoyable
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, etc.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, ability to prioritize, work efficiently, and manage budgets
Skilled at garden planning, basic knowledge of construction (of garden beds, for example), landscaping, gardening, etc.
Proficient use of email, word processing, and Microsoft Excel
Prior work experience with youth will be considered an asset.
The successful candidate will be awarded a contract for 250 hours. The Contractor will be paid by the hour for weeks when youth registration allows, prep time and market days. There will be opportunities for this contract to increase.
Please provide a cover letter and resume stating your contact information and relevant experience in relation to the youth camp coordinator position. Please submit your letter no later than March 31st 2024. Email your application to info@revelstokelocalfood.com
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Salary: $24.00-$26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week
EVENT COORDINATOR (Start Date, April 2024)
The Revelstoke Local Food Initiative Society (LFI) is seeking a qualified applicant to coordinate and host our fundraising events: Our annual farm to table dinner fundraising event, the annual Art & Garden Tour, the Revelstoke Garlic Festival, as well as some local farm tours and farmer's market events in Revelstoke, B.C.
This contract will run from April 15th - September 30, 2023.
The duties included in this dynamic role are:
Coordinate and host a gala fundraising event celebrating local food through a Farm-to-Table style dinner service in July 2024.
Coordinate all logistics for three tours of local and regional farms over the summer months, including transportation, budget and trip essentials.
Assist the Executive Director to coordinate and host the Garlic Festival in September 2024, an outdoor fundraiser event that features local producers, vendors, games and entertainment.
Organize and execute the annual Art & Garden tour in July 2024.
Assist the Farmer’s Market Coordinator for one market per month (May-September). Learn how to pre-organize and execute the market.
In partnership with the Executive Director, establish funding targets, closely manage the budget and organize all the events in coordination with the Fundraising Committee.
Coordinate all aspects of fundraisers including working-group activities, marketing, and maintenance of relationships with project partners.
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.
Responsible for 1 Local Food Initiative Saturday Market Booth, where you will share information about the LFI, our summer programs, our events, sell tickets, sell merchandise and offer an educational opportunity to our community
Provide regular updates to the LFI Executive Director on event activities.
Represent the LFI appropriately, ensuring positive relations with donors/sponsors, volunteers, farm owners and partners are created and maintained.
Prepare a final report by September 30, 2023
This position will report to the Local Food Initiative Coordinator and will be rewarded $7000 (approximately 270 hours).
*Remuneration is dependent on available funding.
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 required.
● 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.
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 March 31st, 2024.
This job is located in Revelstoke, BC. There is no option for remote work.
Email your application to info@revelstokelocalfood.com. Requests for further information can also be sent to this email address.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week
Work Location: In person
Volunteer Opportunities
The LFI is always looking for volunteers! If you're interested in getting involved and having a great time, please email info@revelstokelocalfood.com for more information and to be added to our volunteer email list!
Midsummer Night’s Green Farm-to-table dinner on July 20th, 2024
Revelstoke Garlic Fest on September 15th, 2024
Other opportunities
Our Bee Committee is seeking new members to join us in maintaining our BeeCity status and planning Bee-friendly events. If you are interested in making a big difference, email Amanda to join today!
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