Position: Event Coordinator
Organization:)
Website: http://www.efao.ca
Location: Guelph, Ontario
The Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) is looking for a
motivated and organized individual to help plan training events for
ecological farmers across the province. To celebrate the
organization’s 35th anniversary we are planning a number of workshops,
courses and speakers tours, and an Event Coordinator is needed to help
with all the details involved in organizing these trainings. The
position will provide opportunities to participate in training events,
connect with Ontario’s ecological agriculture community and take part
in a dynamic grassroot co
mmunity-oriented organization dedicated to
supporting farmers!
Position: part time, 20 hours/week, offered through the Youth
Employment Fund (see eligibility criteria below)
Duration: August 4th – December 19th, 2014
Compensation: $16.50/hour
Location: Guelph, Ontario
Responsibilities
• Coordinate with venues and suppliers
• Work with website and graphic designer on outreach and promotion
• Compile and print materials
• Coordinate online registration and payment
• Communicate with workshop participants
• Liaise with workshop presenters
• Take care of registration on site
• Coordinate site set-up
• Keep and share appropriate records
• Document events (blog post, pictures or video)
Skills & Assets Required
• Experience coordinating events
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Timely and attentive to details
• Relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to see tasks through
• Experience working or volunteering with non-profit organizations
• Familiarity with the broader ecological farm community in Ontario
• Access to a car and valid driver’s license
• Ability to occasionally work on weekends
Eligibility
This position is being offered through the Ontario Government’s Youth
Employment Fund (YEF). After being selected by EFAO, candidates will
also be interviewed by a program representative. Eligibility criteria
include the following:
• Between 15 – 29 years old
• Unemployed
• Not participating in full time training or education
• Resident of Ontario
To find out more about program eligibility visit
http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario/youthfund/
To apply please email the following in a single PDF document to:
ali@efao.ca
• A resume outlining relevant experience
• A cover letter describing why you would be a good fit for this position
Deadline: Sunday June 29, 2014
Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About the EFAO
The Ecological Farmers of Ontario (EFAO) is a farmer-led charitable
organization that has been supporting ecological farmers in Ontario
since 1979. We strive to provide practical farmer-to-farmer training
in ecological farming and to build community and support for our
farmers. Our main activities include workshops, farm tours, kitchen
table meetings, an advisory service and a bi-monthly newsletter. To
learn more about EFAO please visit https://efao.ca/