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The District C Farmers’ Institute in B.C. is seeking a Farmland Trust Project Manager!
The Central Interior Farmers’ Institute District C was established to coordinate the activities of Farmers’ Institutes in northwestern B.C. and held conventions and carried out public efforts for the welfare of farming institutes. Farmers’ Institutes coming under District C include:
- Eaglet Lake Farmers’ Institute
- McBride Farmers’ Institute
- Prince George Farmers’ Institute
- Mud River and Beaverly Farmers’ Institute
- Salmon River Farmers’ Institute
- Salmon Valley Farmers’ Institute and Women’s Institute
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Farmland Trust Project Manager will serve as the primary driver for the establishment and operationalization of the Community Farmland Trust. Reporting to a volunteer start-up committee, the Manager will transition the project from a proposal to a functional non-profit society. This role is a hybrid of organizational development, administrative coordination, and strategic stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Organizational & Legal Foundation
- Facilitate the legal incorporation of the non-profit society.
- Lead the application process for Registered Charity status with the Canada Revenue
Agency. - Articulate and draft the Trust’s initial founding principles and operational policies.
- Develop a five-year business plan and a template farm management plan (focusing on
hay-to-diversified-land conversion).
2. Committee Support & Administration
- Act as Recording Secretary for the Community Advisory and Scientific Advisory
committees. - Coordinate the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the society.
- Serve as “virtual receptionist,” managing all voice, text, and email inquiries.
- Maintain detailed records on protected properties, easement statistics, and monitoring
reports.
3. Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement
- Partnership Building: Establish at least five key partnerships with community groups.
- Communications: Develop the Trust’s website, print materials, and social media
presence. - Landowner Relations: Build relationships with landowners to discuss protection tools
and easement agreements. - Public Education: Promote farmland protection through blogs, newsletters, and media
outreach.
4. Financial & Project Management
- Oversee project budgets and ensure financial compliance.
- Lead fundraising initiatives and prepare future funding applications/proposals.
- Produce a comprehensive final report at the end of the contract term.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven Experience: Successful track record in charity registration and non-profit
incorporation. - Communication: Exceptional writing skills for compelling blogs, newsletters, and social
media content. - Leadership: Experience working with volunteer committees and diverse stakeholders
(government, farmers, community groups). - Technical Knowledge: Understanding of land conservation principles, easement
agreements, and (ideally) GIS software. - Independence: Ability to work as the sole paid staff member, maintaining high
self-motivation and organization. - Values: A deep passion for agricultural preservation and ecological health in BC.
POSITION DETAILS
Location: Central/Northern British Columbia (Remote/Virtual with regional engagement)
Term: March 15, 2026 – September 15, 2026
Wage: Contract basis; $35.00/hour (Up to 500 hours; Max $17,500)
APPLICATION DETAILS
Please send your resume and cover letter to district.c.farmers@gmail.com by February 28, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org