Position: Research & Programming Support Officer (summer contract)
Organization: Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia Cooperative
Location: Nova Scotia, work from home
About Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia
Founded in 2004, Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia is a non-profit cooperative of farmers’ markets, for farmers’ markets. With over 40 unique members across the province, our cooperative is the unified voice of our region’s farmers’ market sector. Our cooperative advances growth and prosperity for our members and their communities through support, programs, advocacy, marketing, and engagement. Our vision is that of vibrant and diverse communities that are welcoming, economically prosperous, and food secure.
Job description
FMNS is seeking an Research & Programming Support Officer for an 8-week summer contract. This position will be filled by a dynamic, focused, self-motivated individual and team player who is passionate about our local economy, local food, local producers, and farmers’ markets.
This position is based in Nova Scotia with the ability to work from home on a flexible schedule. We are looking for someone with sound knowledge and a strong background in research and project administration in a non-profit or similar setting. The ideal candidate is a self-starter capable of handling and prioritizing multiple tasks at a time, combined with a passion for local food.
Roles and responsibilities are subject to change over the course of this contract. The Research & Programming Support Officer will be responsible for working independently and directly with the various FMNS staff (Executive Director, Membership & Programs Lead, and Communications & Creative Lead) on a variety of key projects.
Key areas of support include but are not limited to:
- Creating and maintaining a digital database (aka ‘small business digital ecosystem’) of entrepreneurial supports and programs throughout Nova Scotia.
- This will include communicating directly with key personnel at FMNS’ partner organizations, as well as liaising with organizations FMNS does not currently work with.
- Laying the groundwork for the upcoming FMNS 20th Anniversary Gala, which will take place in October 2024.
- This will include working to identify sponsors, determine infrastructure requirements, and prepare initial programming for the event.
- Supporting FMNS’ staff on an as-needed basis.
The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate how they meet the following:
- Be aged 30 or younger, with a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
- Have expertise in project and program administration
- Have experience in database design and management
- Have a knack for event planning
- Have knowledge, passion, and involvement in local food systems
- Have strong communication skills, be self-directed with their time management, and thrive in dynamic work environments
Terms of contract
- Remuneration
- Flexible workweek; 32 hours per week for 8 weeks
- $22/hour
- Reporting to
- Reporting to the Executive Director, while working indendently and occassionally with the Executive Director, Membership & Programs Lead, and Communications & Creative Lead
- Location
- The hired individual will work remotely from their own home office or other workspace available to them in their community
- Anticipated contract start & end dates
- Start date: Monday, June 17, 2024
- End date: Friday, August 9, 2024
Closing date for applications
- May 22, 2024
To apply
Email your resume, cover letter, and three references merged into one document to info@farmersmarketsnovascotia.ca, stating in the subject line the position you are applying for.
PLEASE NOTE: FMNS seeks to be a diverse and representative workplace. We wholeheartedly invite applications from Indigenous persons, individuals with disabilities, and folx from all backgrounds, including races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We encourage folx to self-identify as being part of groups which are underrepresented or have additional barriers to the labour market in your application.
