Coordinator
Type: summer job / summer student position
Organization: Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia Cooperative
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Student Summer Employment Position (8 Weeks): Co
mmunity Economic
Development Coordinator
Welcome and thanks for taking a closer look at this job opportunity.
We are looking for someone to join our summer office team. We work
from the office most days but also enjoy working from cafes,
neighbourhood hot spots and farmers’ markets. We are looking for
someone who works well independently, who can sit down and ‘get
cracking’ but loves a good group brainstorming session.
BACKGROUND
Established in 2004, Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia (FMNS) is a
cooperative of certified farmers’ markets within the province. As a
member-based cooperative, FMNS offers support and services to Nova
Scotia farmers’ markets and their vendors through business
development, skill building, research, advocacy and promotion. Our
vision is for a dynamic Farmers’ Market sector cultivating healthy
local economies, communities and people in Nova Scotia. To bring our
vision to life, we arebuilding the capacity of farmers’ markets and
their member businesses through inspirational leadership, professional
development, province wide marketing, advocacy, and networking.
POSITION
This is an 8 week summer position, at 30 hours per week, available to
students only (see eligibility requirements below). The Community
Economic Development Coordinator will report to the Executive Director
and work with the FMNS Summer Nutrition Intern/s.
The Community Economic Development Coordinator will work under the
supervision and with the support of the Executive Director. Work
projects and tasks will include:
• website maintenance (WordPress);
• resource development, editing and completion;
• photography;
• collecting stories from farmers’ market vendors;
• create infographics;
• video snapshot;
• build connections and give lunch and learn presentations to promote
farmers’ markets (i.e. healthcare practitioners, businesses);
• approach local retail businesses to sell our merchandize;
• solicit sponsorships, etc according to our Fund Development Strategy;
• revamp our e-newsletter (Mailchimp);
• tasks surrounding the 50% Local Food Club project;
• contribute to the development of a Procedures Manual;
• organize online and hard copy files.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Interested candidates must possess the following skills and experience:
• strong communication skills including writing;
• experience developing practical resources, guides and other tools;
• strong organizational skills;
• technical skills and/or experience in online tools: websites
(WordPress), e-newsletters (Mailchimp); basic videography,
infographics, etc.;
• technical skills and/or experience in photography;
• the ability to work independently and stay on task;
• willingness to learn, experiment and adapt;
• interest in and passion for local food, agriculture and community
development.
The following skills are not necessary for the position, but would be assets:
• graphic design experience with examples of work;
• photography and videography skills with examples of work;
• driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
ELIGIBILTY
To be eligible for this position, you MUST be:
• a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or have official refugee
protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
• between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• a registered full-time student in the 2014/15 academic year AND
intending to return to school full-time for the 2015/16 academic year;
• not be a member of an FMNS employee or board members’ immediate family.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position will be based at our Halifax office but will require
some unsupervised work from home, a cafe, etc.
Summer 2015 *Flexibility around start and end date according to hired
individual.
Wage: 30 hrs/wk for 8 consecutive weeks @ $11.50/hour.
Hours: Typically, four days per week from 9am to 5pm however
occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
TO APPLY
Please email a cover letter and resume, including 2 references, to
Keltie Butler at:
FMNS@farmersmarketsnovascotia.ca
Please submit your application in the form of a single pdf document
with all required elements included and in the following order: cover
letter, resume, references. Supporting documents to illustrate
technical skills and/or experience in photography, videography,
graphic design, etc. are encouraged.
DUE DATE: Friday, May 1st, 2015 (midnight).
Thank you to all applicants for their time and interest. Short-listed
applicants will be contacted, and interviews schedules, the week of
May 11th
Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia (FMNS) is committed to employment
equity and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented
groups such as women, visible minorities, First Nations, and persons
with disabilities. Diversity is a stated value of FMNS and, moreover,
diversity in the farmers’ market community is a strength that must be
cultivated.
