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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.

MARKET AMBASSADOR

LFI Farmers’ Market Ambassador
Organization: Local Food Initiative (LFI)
Location: Revelstoke Farmers’ Market, Saturday Market Days
Position Type: Part-time / Seasonal (late June - October 2026)
Hours: Saturdays (including setup and tear down), approximately 10 hours/week
Compensation: $22-24/hour

This role is funded by the Resort Municipality Initiatives (RMI) fund, and is a public facing role engaging with visitors to the market to talk about food programs, Revelstoke experiences and being an ambassador of local food & the markets. 

Position Overview

The Local Food Initiative (LFI) is seeking an energetic, community-minded Market Ambassador to help create welcoming, informative, and positive experiences at the LFI Farmers’ Market. This role supports community vibrancy and visitor experiences by helping connect residents and visitors to Revelstoke’s local food economy.

This role is ideal for a youth or emerging professional looking to build skills in public engagement, customer service, tourism, event operations, and community food systems. The Market Ambassador will act as a friendly face of the market - helping visitors navigate the space, sharing information about local food and vendors, supporting market logistics, and contributing to a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

The successful candidate enjoys talking with people, works well independently, and is excited about Revelstoke, local food, community events, and creating memorable visitor experiences.

Why Join the LFI?

The LFI believes that local food builds stronger communities. This role with the LFI offers a chance to contribute to a thriving community gathering space while gaining meaningful professional experience in a supportive and community-focused environment.

Saturday Market Setup & Operations

• Manage market booth setup before opening (tents, signage, tables, market materials).

• Help maintain cleanliness and organization throughout market operations.

• Assist with market tear down and storage at the end of the day, and ensure market booth assets are stored safely in LFI approved storage.

Visitor Experience & Community Engagement

• Welcome visitors and help create a friendly, inclusive environment

• Act as a local food ambassador by sharing information about:

• Local food systems and producers

• Market vendors and offerings

• LFI programming and initiatives

• Community resources related to food and agriculture

• Answer visitor questions and provide market wayfinding support

• Encourage visitor participation and positive market experiences

• Help collect visitor feedback, surveys, or engagement information when needed

Promotion & Communication

• Support market storytelling and promotional activities

• Assist with market announcements or public engagement activities

• Represent the LFI professionally and positively

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys interacting with the public and building community connections

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Is energetic, reliable, and approachable

• Works well independently and as part of a team

• Can perform light physical tasks related to setup and tear down

• Is interested in local food, sustainability, tourism, agriculture, or community development

• Is looking to build professional experience and transferable workplace skills

Skills You’ll Build

This role offers opportunities to develop:

• Customer service and public engagement skills

• Professional communication with the public, market vendors and LFI team members

• Event operations and logistics experience

• Tourism and/or visitor services experience

• Community outreach skills

• Teamwork and leadership development

• Understanding of local food systems and community programming

Working Conditions

• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions

• Saturday availability required

• Ability to lift and carry market equipment (up to approximately 25 lbs)

• Standing and walking for extended periods

Please provide a resume stating your contact information and relevant experience in relation to this projec by June 18th 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.