Hi Folks!
We have two job openings at the BC Association of Farmers
Markets office in Vancouver. The job descriptions and details on how to apply
are attached. Deadline for applications is on or before Tuesday, March 27th.
• Farmers
Market Nutrition Coupon Program Coordinator - A full-time position primarily
supporting the FMNCP operations and administration. Melissa has taken another
position closer to her home.
•
Administration and Special Projects Coordinator - A new part-time (12 hours per
week) position supporting the BCAFM's financial and office administration as
well as special projects.
Please consider good candidates and encourage them to
apply!
Peter Leblanc
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Peter Leblanc
BC Association of Farmers' Markets
#203-2642 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5T
3E6
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Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program Coordinator
The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) was
founded in 2000 to:
• Support
British Columbia producers of agricultural products, food products, and crafts
• Promote,
educate, encourage, develop and support farmers' markets in the communities of
BC
• Educate
the public to choose healthy British Columbia grown agricultural products to
ensure a secure food system, to reduce the carbon footprint and to ensure the
viability of farming into the future
Job Summary: Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program
Coordinator
The Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program (FMNCP)
Coordinator will support program delivery, systems and administration of the
FMNCP. The position also supports other special projects delivered by the
BCAFM.
Key Responsibilities
The BCAFM is seeking a detail-oriented, organized,
analytical individual who is able to work both independently and
collaboratively. The FMNCP Coordinator will report directly to the FMNCP
Manager and Manager of Membership & Communications. This is a highly
administrative role. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Financial Coordination
• Track and
manage financial payments for FMNCP coupon redemptions, honorariums, vendors
and reimbursements
•
Coordinate disbursement of funds from the BCAFM Vancity donor fund
Coupon Program Communications
• Update
and create program materials
• Manage
and participate in delivery of FMNCP orientations at various locations across
the province
• Manage
communications include weekly online newsletters and website content and
listserve
• Develop
and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders
Coupon Program Coordination
•
Coordinate distribution of coupons and program materials to FMNCP partners and
farmers’ markets
• Create
and manage systems for online reporting of distribution and redemption of
coupons
• Collect
and collate program data including partner reports and evaluations
• Take
meeting minutes
• Create
weekly newsletter to FMNCP partners
• Create
online registration for conference calls, small grants and other program
activities
• Provide
ongoing support for program partners, which includes site visits and regular
communications
• Maintain
and manage FMNCP stakeholder contact data
Fundraising
• Support
farmers' markets and partners in their fundraising initiatives for the FMNCP,
through the development of tools, mentoring and sharing resources
• Provide
follow up and communications to FMNCP donor-fund donors, as well as the
community partners they support
Special Projects
• Take a role in supporting BCAFM projects such as the
annual conference and other initiatives and projects as assigned
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and
attributes:
• At least
three years of work experience in a similar position
• A high
level of working knowledge of computers, databases, and software
• Programs
(Microsoft Office, Cloud programs) using a Mac computer
• Strong
verbal communications skills
•
Experience in non-profit fundraising
• Ability
to problem-solve and highly organized
• A
“numbers” person
• Takes
initiative with a proactive approach to office administration
• Strong
interpersonal skills, a happy disposition, ability to exercise diplomacy,
demonstrate a flexible attitude, maintains a positive focus, and uses
discretion with confidential Information
• Knowledge
and interest of farmers’ markets or involvement in the local food movement
Timeline and Compensation:
This is a full time position, 35 hours per week, starting
ASAP. All positions, programs and projects of the BCAFM are subject to ongoing
funding.
The hourly rate is $20 to $22 per hour dependent upon
experience, and includes 2 weeks paid vacation plus an additional paid week
vacation between Christmas and New Years. Hours of work will be 35 hours per
week, 9 am – 4:30 pm with occasional weekend and/or evening work. The BCAFM
office is located in Vancouver.
How to Apply:
• Please
send a cover letter and resume in a pdf format, with your name in the title of
the document on or before Tuesday, March 27, 2018 to info@bcfarmersmarket.org with FMNCP
included the subject line.
•
Interviews may be conducted during the recruitment period and only candidates
invited for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest!
The Source for local food
203 - 2642 Main St., Vancouver, BC, V5T 3E6 T.
604-734-9797 | e. info@bcfarmersmarket.org
| www.bcfarmersmarket.org
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BCAFM Administration and Special Projects Coordinator
The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) was
founded in 2000 to:
• Support
British Columbia producers of agricultural products, food products, and crafts
• Promote,
educate, encourage, develop and support farmers' markets in the communities of
BC
• Educate
the public to choose healthy British Columbia grown agricultural products to
ensure a secure food system, to reduce the carbon footprint and to ensure the
viability of farming into the future
Job Summary: BCAFM Administration and Special Projects
Coordinator
A part-time position, the Administration and Special
Projects Coordinator will support office systems and administration at the
BCAFM.
Key Responsibilities:
The BCAFM is seeking a detail-oriented, organized,
analytical individual who is able to work both independently and
collaboratively. The Administration and Special Projects Coordinator will
report directly to the Executive Director and managers as needed. Duties
include, but are not limited to:
Financial Coordination
• Prepare
invoices and process accounts receivables using Quickbooks
• Monthly
reconciliation and processing of payments from various online sources such as
Eventbrite, Square and other payment systems
• Track and
manage petty cash, make bank deposits
• Support
and coordinator financial payments for Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program
to markets and community partners.
Coordinate and Maintain Office Systems
•
Troubleshoot printer/internet/phone issues
• Ensure
website, email, software, and other subscriptions are current and active
• Manage
and order office supplies and equipment
• Manage
online registration systems
• Maintain
and update office manual and files
General Program and Communications Support
• Lead
vendor insurance program coordination, recruitment, delivery, and promotion
• Set up
online surveys and process registrations for conference, workshops, Webinars
•
Coordinate printing and mail outs
• Support membership renewal process
Office Support
• Answer
phones and general emails
• Provide
good and timely customer service to stakeholders
• Manage
mail merge for correspondence
Special Projects
• Take a role in supporting other BCAFM projects such as
the annual conference and other initiatives as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and
attributes:
• A diploma
or certificate in office administration or equivalent experience
• At least
three years of work experience in a similar position
• A high
level of working knowledge of computers, databases, and software
• Programs
(Microsoft Office, QuickBooks) using a Mac computer
• Strong verbal
communications skills
• Ability
to problem-solve and highly organized
• A
“numbers” person
• Take
initiative with a proactive approach to office administration
• Strong
interpersonal skills, a happy disposition, ability to exercise diplomacy,
demonstrate a flexible attitude, maintains a positive focus, and uses
discretion with confidential Information
• Knowledge
and interest of farmers’ markets or involvement in the local food movement
Timeline and Compensation:
This is a part time position, 12 hours per week, starting
ASAP. All positions, programs and projects of the BCAFM are subject to ongoing
funding.
The hourly rate is $20 per hour including two weeks paid
vacation plus an additional paid week vacation between Christmas and New Years.
The 12 hours per week schedule will be determined with the candidate chosen.
Occasional weekend and/or evening work also required.
The BCAFM office is located in Vancouver.
How to Apply:
• Please
send a cover letter and resume in a pdf format, with your name in the title of
the document on or by Tuesday, March 27, 2018 to info@bcfarmersmarket.org with BCAFM
included in the subject line.
•
Interviews may be conducted during the recruitment period and only candidates
invited for an interview will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest!
The Source for local food
203 - 2642 Main St., Vancouver, BC, V5T 3E6 T.
604-734-9797 | e. info@bcfarmersmarket.org
| www.bcfarmersmarket.org
