Groundskeeper for Burnaby Regional Allotment Gardens Association

Groundskeeper Wanted for BARAGA!



Burnaby and Regional Allotment Gardens Association (BARAGA) is looking for a groundskeeper

for their 14-acre allotment garden.



Duties include:

• Operating a tractor mower;


• Using gas mowers and weed trimmer;


• Cleaning up garbage; and 


• General management of the common areas of the garden. 

Good communication with gardeners is also required.



This is a temporary position for students (only) beginning May 30th for 16 weeks. The last few weeks can be done part time if this interferes with a return to school.



Rate of pay: $15/hour 35 hours/week



Download BARAGA's job posting (in PDF).



Please email your resume and cover letter to the attention of Ann at directors@baraga.ca by May 20, 2016.

Job Posting: Workshop Coordinator

Workshop Coordinator



Deadline: August 26, 2015 at 4:00 pm

Term: Part-time, September 15, 2015 to March 15, 2016

Pay: $2,500.00 ($25 per hour; 100 hours total)



Burnaby Food First is hiring a Workshop Coordinator to deliver 12 upcoming educational community workshops. The workshops are intended to be hands-on for participants, and will be targeted primarily towards low-income families, many of whom are newcomers to Canada.



Responsibilities:

• Coordinate 12 educational workshops on food security issues for community members. Workshops can be held twice to streamline planning activities;


• Find workshops locations;


• Recruit and liaise with appropriate workshop coordinators;


• Organize workshop supplies and equipment as required;


• Plan any other necessary workshop details;


• Work with Burnaby Food First to organize volunteers for the workshops;


• Attend as many of the workshops as possible;


• Distribute an evaluation to participants at each workshop;


• Coordinate clear language editing of handouts by Burnaby Food First volunteers;


• Work with members for the Burnaby Food First Education and Events Action Team as required;


• Summarize participant feedback at the end of the workshop cycle; and


• Participate in the development of a project final report.

Requirements:

• Knowledge and awareness of issues surrounding food security, local foods and cultural diversity;


• Strong organizing skills;


• Strong computer and communication skills;


• Experience overseeing volunteers;


• Experience working in a collaborative manner with a range of stakeholders; and


• Demonstrated ability to work independently. We expect the coordinator will work from home using his/her computer.

How to apply:



To apply, please send a one-page letter outlining your relevant experiences with references and your contact information to us by email by Wednesday August 26, 2015 at 4:00 pm. 

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.