[BCFSN] Job Posting - Program Coordinator

[Anita Georgy]

Job Posting - Program Coordinator Internship

Richmond Food Security Society (RFSS) is growing a robust local food system
through advocacy, education, and initiatives aimed at fighting hunger and
increasing food production in Richmond.  We are seeking a science savvy,
knowledgeable, personable, organized and passionate coordinator to
coordinate and implement programs and events.

RFSS community programs engage Richmond citizens in community gardening,
seed saving, fruit recovery, cooking healthy meals, youth leadership and
more.  This internship position is for someone with extensive gardening and
agricultural science background.

Ongoing Responsibilities

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   coordinate the Richmond Community Gardens program, including:
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      providing extension services to over 300 gardeners on organic food
      production, soil science, integrated pest management, biodiversity, and
      plant selection
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      data collection and reporting including production statistics
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      ensure community gardens comply with relevant environmental and
      pesticide use by-laws
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      maintain garden plot registration and waitlist
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   coordinate the Richmond Community Seed Library, including:
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      selecting locally adapted species for the library
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      tracking detailed crop data such as growing conditions, isolation
      distances, pollination status, and genetic history
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      may include involvement in seed trials, testing seed varieties for
      adaptation to the local climate
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      conduct germination tests to ensure viability of seeds in library
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   coordinate the Richmond Fruit Recovery Program, including:
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      work with homeowners to ensure fruit trees are pruned, fertilized and
      maintained using organic management practices
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      coordinate teams of volunteers to harvest fruit to deliver to the
      Richmond Food Bank








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   communicate about projects and programs through science media channels,
   social media, website, and print
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   liaise with a wide range of stakeholders including city staff and
   officials, community centres, non-profits and partners to extend food
   security initiatives
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   keep organized and thorough operational records of program data,
   results, contacts and operational details
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   ensure programs and projects are implemented using best practices to a
   high standard and evaluated appropriately
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   recruit, train and coordinate volunteers to extend and enhance program
   goals and reach


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   other duties as required


Benefits

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   work with a passionate team committed to environmental and health
   aspects of food security
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   build extensive knowledge of organic gardening and seed saving
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   practice sound project management principles
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   work with stakeholders and clients, utilizing strong communication and
   conflict resolution skills
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   develop strong oral and written communications skills including
   scientific and general report writing, both in text and visual formats.
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   understand and use environmental laws and regulations


Requirements

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   Post secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field, such as
   Environmental Science, Environmental Geography, Agriculture, Horticulture
   or Land and Food Systems
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   solid working knowledge of organic gardening principles
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   reliable, with excellent oral and written communication and
   interpersonal skills
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   ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
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   knowledge of food security, including urban agriculture, food gardening,
   seed saving, and sustainability
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   demonstrated experience leading community based programs
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   able to work independently and as part of a team
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   Have or ability to get:
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      criminal record check with vulnerable sector search
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      Foodsafe Level 1
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      Emergency First Aid
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      BC Drivers licence
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   reliable and flexible access to a vehicle and other forms of
   transportation
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   demonstrated experience in data collection and management
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   tech savvy, and proficient in word-processing, databases, email
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   graphic design experience an asset


This position is dependant on a wage subsidy and applicants must:

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   be under 30 years of age


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   have completed a science based degree (4 year) or diploma (2 year)
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   be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, permanent
   resident, or landed immigrant)
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   available to work full time (min. 35 hours/ week)
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   must be unemployed or underemployed (working part time, on contract or
   in a field that does not match your area of study)
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   have not participated in a federally funded youth employment program
   (contact us for more details)


If selected as a preferred candidate for this internship, a conditional
offer will be made until eligibility is confirmed.

Location

This position will be based primarily out of the RFSS office in Terra Nova
Rural Farm Park, Richmond, BC.  Travel around Richmond will be required for
meetings, programs and events.

Role details

Application deadline: August 21, 2016

Start Date: Early September, 2016

Pay: starting at $16/hour, + 3 weeks annual vacation, + 10 annual wellness
days

Hours: 35 hours per week ongoing

Application Details

In order to apply, email Anita Georgy, Executive Director at
director at richmondfoodsecurity.org

Please:

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   use the subject line ‘Program Coordinator Internship’
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   send one pdf file containing both your cover letter and resume
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   use the file name ‘Program Coordinator First Name Last Name’


We thank all applicants for their interest but only those receiving an
interview will be contacted.


Anita Georgy, Executive Director

 rfoods
 Richmondfood
​604-244-7377
richmondfoodsecurity.org <http://www.richmondfoodsecurity.org/>

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