Community Engagement Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada Common Roots Urban Farm Full time

**Two Positions**: Community Engagement Coordinator

**Organization**:Common Roots Urban Farm - BiHi Park

**Location**: Halifax, Nova Scotia

**We are currently awaiting confirmation of funding for these positions.**

**Eligibility**: these positions are funded through the Job Creation Partnership program. Eligibility requirements may include having a current or previous EI or CERB claim.

**Hours**: 30 hours a week, mid April until mid November

**Wage**: This position is paid for through the JCP program and payment will be confirmed through them. In the past, hourly wage for 30 hours a week works out to above $20/hour. Please note, however, that those hired will not be eligible for EI once the placement is completed.

**Position Description**

**Duties and responsibilities**:
1. Gardening and farm maintenance:

- Work with Farm Coordinator to plant, cultivate and harvest in the market garden
- Work with Farm Coordinator to care for Common Gardens and common farm areas
- Support harvest and sale or donation of vegetables as required

2. Coordinate and Host Activities:

- Work with school groups to schedule educational opportunities and farm visits
- Reach out to local organizations and schedule group visits to the farm
- Host group visits on the farm

3. Community Outreach:

- Work with the Farm Coordinator to support community events, meals and work days on the farm
- Support Farm Coordinator in hosting 2-3 community events on the farm
- Support Farm Coordinator in hosting community meals and breakfasts (pending funding)

4. Communications:

- Contribute to farm social media
- Contribute to blog and newsletter as needed

Other duties as assigned in response to applicant interest and project needs.

**Skills/Qualifications**:

- Be passionate about local food and food skills
- Have strong organizational skills, including demonstrated excel/google sheets proficiency
- Demonstrated group leadership skills
- Have experience working with and coordinating diverse groups of people
- Work well both independently and in a very social setting
- Full drivers license in an asset but is not required
- Access to vehicle is an asset but is not required

Please note, interpreters can be made available for interview and training for this position.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6.5 months

**Salary**: $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-04-10



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