Organization: Cranbrook Food Action Committee/Community Connections
Society of Southeast BC
Website: http://www.cranbrookfoodaction.com
Location: Cranbrook, British Columbia
Our vision is to have all residents of Cranbrook involved and
well-informed on the value and need of a healthy, sustainable, local
food supply that is respectfully accessible, safe, healthy and
available to all. We va
lue the collective spirit that is community,
the unique skills and assets of each committee member, food as a core
of community, and a shared responsibility to take care of and nurture
the land, which in turn provides food for the people.
We are comprised of a small steering committee and a larger network of
supportive individuals and organizations. We work collaboratively with
Community Connections Society of Southeast BC for our financial
management.
JOB TITLE: Project Manager
This is a 1 year maternity leave position starting April 8, 2015.
There is potential to expand the position with personal motivation.
Seasonally dependent hours: 10-12 hrs/week April-October, 5 hrs/week
November-April 2016. Wage is $25/hr.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Project Manager oversees current ongoing projects while
strategizing larger goals for food security.
DUTIES:
• Develops curriculum & delivers 6 ‘Local Food in the Kitchen’, 3
‘Edible Gardening’ Workshops and coordinates 3 ‘keynote’ workshops
collaboratively with Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook Food Sustainability
Coordinator
• Increases community engagement at Cranbrook Public Produce Garden
• Coordinates group efforts to plan & expand growing space at
Cranbrook Public Produce Garden
• Develops sustainability plan for Community Kitchen project
• Establishes priorities for development of social enterprise
• Reports progress to CFAC Steering Committee
• Fulfills grant reporting and budget planning deadlines
• Finds and applies for applicable grants
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will possess:
Strong communication & leadership skills, experience in community
outreach, knowledge of local gardening & food skills, resourcefulness,
comfortable working alone & collaboratively, flexible schedule, public
speaking skills, basic computer & social media skills, basic financial
skills (budgeting), creativity, time management skills, research
skills
Must have:
• home office with personal computer
• class 5 driver’s license and vehicle
• Food Safe certificate or willing to obtain
• Basic First Aid certificate or willing to obtain
Candidates selected for interview will be asked to give a 5 minute
presentation on East Kootenay Food Security or Creative Community
Engagement.
Interested applicants please send resume and cover letter to:
cranbrookfood@gmail.com
by March 18, 2015.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates
selected for interview will be contacted.
