Job Posting: Event Project Coordinator

Burnaby Food First is looking for an Event Project Coordinator!



Event Project Coordinator





Application Deadline: March 31, 2015 at 4:00 pm

Term: Part-time, April 15, 2015 to October 31, 2015

Pay:  $2,050.00 ($20.50 per hour; 100 hours total)



Burnaby Food First is looking for a coordinator to organize and staff our display tables at 12 events. The events occur on weekends and holiday Mondays from May 2015 through to October 2015.



Responsibilities:



* Liaise with community groups and organizations to arrange for BFF displays to be part of events. (Connections have already been established to varying degrees with 9 venues/events.)

* Collaborate with the relevant Burnaby Food First Teams and individuals for each display (e.g., the Apron Project).

* Use the BFF list of volunteers to solicit volunteers to staff the BFF display events.

* Attend the events to set up, staff, and take down the display.

* Track contacts made at the events and refer to appropriate BFF Teams.

* Maintain the display and add to it as appropriate.

* Keep an account of all expenses and submit invoices and receipts.

* Write a brief evaluation of the project at the conclusion of the contract.



Requirements:



* Good oral and written communications skills

* Motivation to work independently

* Excellent skills in working collaboratively

* Experience with or awareness of how to organize and motivate volunteers

* Knowledgeable and passionate about food security/sovereignty issues

* Demonstrated ease engaging with the public of all ages

* Ability to liaise as a representative of an organization in a friendly, professional manner

* Creative ability to contribute to display materials and activities.



To apply, please send a one-page letter outlining your relevant experiences with references and your contact information to us by email by Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 4:00 pm.
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