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The National Farmers Union in Manitoba (Region 5) is seeking a Regional Organizer!
If you have skills in administration, putting on events and policy work and want to use your skills to work towards a just and sustainable future for Manitoban farmers this role is for you!
The National Farmers Union is a farmer-led, democratically-directed farm organization representing Canadian farmers and farm workers, and advocating on issues of importance to us. NFU members believe that the problems facing farmers are common problems and that farmers producing diverse products must work together to advance effective solutions. The NFU works toward economic, social, and environmental policies that promote economically and environmentally sustainable farms and strong farming communities.
The National Farmers Union Manitoba Organizer will be a key member of the Region 5 (MB) team. Welcoming calls to new members and maintaining consistency with past union members will be key. You can expect to attend events with an NFU information booth, make some farm visits, coordinate a few events, and provide outreach. The Region 5 Organizer will support and learn from long time NFU members how to advance farm policies decided by our membership.
The NFU Region 5 Organizer is a 6 month part time contract position with the possibility of extension pending funding and work performance.
ROLES & RESPNSIBILITIES
Region 5 Administrative Responsibilities
- Email Regional Committee members to organize regular meetings
- Make and maintain schedules.
- Provide administration and logistical support of committee and working group meetings
Government and Industry Engagement
- Support and facilitate farmer-to-government relationships for increased engagement
- Support and facilitate NFU relationships with other Manitoba-based and national farm organizations
Event Tasks
- Coordinating opportunities for NFU members to table at relevant events
- Signing up volunteers for events
- Planning NFU-led events in rural areas
- Administration of booth registration, fees, and updating lists for the NFU bulletin and NFU-MB outreach that arise from sign-up lists at events
Fundraising
- Lead and support NFU-MB fundraising efforts to maintain this position and advance policy, both through direct relationships and through the National Farmers Foundation’s The World We Want campaign
Policy Advancement Tasks in conjunction with NFU-MB Leadership
- Promoting a return to equitable distribution of access to Ag Crown Lands to Manitoba farmers
- Calling for change to the Agriculture Producers’ Organization Funding Act to achieve stable funding for NFU in Manitoba
- Working with a coalition of Manitoba ag organizations on issues such as greater accessibility of slaughter infrastructure for Manitoba farmers
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- NFU in Manitoba is looking for a highly organized, responsible person with a passion for agricultural/rural engagement.
- The Region 5 Organizer will bring strong administrative skills and an eagerness to learn new skills and knowledge.
- They will have a keen desire to build their researching and writing skills under the guidance of the NFU’s Region 5 Committee.
- They will take initiative in their tasks, but be willing to check in and learn from feedback.
- They will be comfortable working independently with guidance. They must be committed to the NFU’s mission of raising the collective voice of progressive farmers across Manitoba, including the NFU’s climate change, agroecology, and food sovereignty goals.
POSITION DETAILS
Location: Work from home in Manitoba
Term:10 to 16-hour work week (0.4 of full time) from Jan-April, with occasional evening work required. Fewer hours during farming season to be expected.
Wage: $23.50/hour
APPLICATION DETAILS
Please email all inquiries and your application, including a cover letter, resume, and two or more references to the Region 5 Leadership Committee at info@nfumb.ca using the subject heading “NFU Region 5 Organizer”.
Applications will be accepted until Friday, Jan 24, 2025.
The National Farmers Union is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from individuals in equity-seeking groups including Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour, 2SLBGQT+ people, and persons with disabilities. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter or application if you are a member of an
equity-deserving group.
Both farming and farm policy experience are considered an asset.
We thank all applicants for their time and interest, however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org