BC Food Systems Network
BCFSN Gathering Coordinator Job Posting
The BC Food Systems Network is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented person to coordinate our 2012 annual Gathering which will take place on Gambier Island on July 5-8, 2012. The successful candidate will have experience working within a non-profit organization, have some knowledge of the BC Food Systems Network and be an excellent communicator. An in-depth understanding of food security and the surrounding issues is essential for this position. This position requires a flexible personality. The successful applicant must be able to multi-task and prioritize. Experience fundraising and managing large projects and PR outreach is crucial to this position. Developing and implementing a communications plan that will help promote the Gathering and keep all stakeholders informed of gathering development. The Gathering this year is being held at Fircom on Gambier Island, and will require this coordinator to be strong in organisational performance to deal with food provision, thus the this position will be best filled with someone who lives local to the Lower Mainland.
The coordinator will work from a home office and must have regular access to the web, telephone, and be comfortable communicating via email.
Duties include:
- Fundraising for the Gathering. This includes researching to find suitable grants and other sources of support, and applying for funding from these various sources.
- Working with the Gathering Committee (composed of Network members and directors) to develop the Gathering. The committee meets via a monthly (and, closer to the Gathering, biweekly or weekly) conference calls to direct the coordinator.
- Communicating with the BCFSN Board via monthly teleconference calls. These reports include progress updates, tasks and areas that need support.
- Preparation of Gathering budget and program schedule Communicating and corresponding with the Network membership and beyond to develop the Gathering agenda. Craft final agenda for workshops and Gathering as a whole, in consultation with the Gathering Committee.
- Coordinating conference registration including: assembling packages for participants, receiving registration, coordinating sleeping arrangements, food, workshops, and facilities, schedule of events, daycare and volunteers.
- Developing and implementing a communications plan that will help promote the Gathering and keep all stakeholders informed of gathering developments.
- Coordinating volunteers assisting with the Gathering including delegation of tasks to volunteer and Gathering subcommittees and garden barter activities
- Overseeing the duties of coordinating meals and menu while ensuring that the food meets the criteria of the BCFSN in contributing to local food sustainability and local food security.
- Supporting the creation/development of the menu with the local chef, sourcing local ingredients and contributions from network members and acting as a local liaison.
- Ensuring that local details and facility details are finalized for the gathering.
- General administration related to the Gathering and other duties as they arise.
- Crafting a final report to be posted on the BCFSN website and an evaluation report to be submitted to the board by the end of July.
This is a contract position in the amount of $6000 that runs from February 1, 2012 to July 31, 2012. Hours per week increase from about 5-10 to 20-25 as the Gathering approaches. The contract will include an incentive (based on net profit) to produce a successful event.
A PDF of this job posting can be downloaded here.
To apply for this position please send a cover letter, CV, and references to cheryl.thomas24@gmail.com.
The closing date for application is January 23, 2012.