BC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Young Agrarians is hiring an Apprenticeship Program Coordinator in British Columbia!

Location: British Columbia

Application Deadline:  December 21st, 2022

Do you thrive working with people from diverse walks of life? Are you a person that loves to help others learn and grow? Would you consider yourself a computer-savvy person who loves checking things off of the to-do list? If you have this magic mix of skills then we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT YOUNG AGRARIANS:

Young Agrarians (YA) is a farmer-to-farmer educational resource network for new and young ecological farmers in Canada. YA recognizes the Indigenous lands and territories that we work on and alongside. YA is committed to providing programs and services that are inclusive and available to farmers and friends of diverse backgrounds. Since 2012, the YA network is volunteer-driven, with farmers across the country organizing on-farm events and building community to create spaces for knowledge sharing and growth. YA began as a seed of an idea and has since grown into a dynamic network and set of programs that target the educational needs of new and young farmers.

YA’s Grow-a-Farmer Strategy works to deliver the following programs:

• National: aggregate resources and opportunities online;
• National: coordinate educational and networking events on and off farm year-round, as well as e-learning;
• Prairies: on-farm apprenticeship training program in regenerative agriculture;
• BC: land access programming and supports; and, 
• BC: business mentorships.

YA works to grow the sector by supporting new entrants through farmer-to-farmer learning. The theory of change is to engage new and young farmers and the farm-curious online, bring them together to network and learn together on and off farms, support access to training opportunities and resources, and when ready to start farms, provide educational support for land access, business readiness, and peer mentorship. The long-term goal is to grow connections to each other and the land in order to grow a resilient and climate-adapted food system for a healthy future.   

WORKPLACE CULTURE:

We strive to create a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we collaborate with and serve. The organizational culture is focused on bringing your whole self and working together to support farmers to overcome barriers and challenges through educational supports and resources. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all aspects of the BC Apprenticeship Program.
• Support the promotion and marketing of the YA Apprenticeship Program in BC.
• Develop relationships with farmers and organizations in BC on behalf of YA.
• Recruit host mentor farms and apprentices for the 2023 Apprenticeship Program in BC.
• Post farm mentor profiles on the YA website and social media channels.
• Plan and organize on-farm or virtual learning events in BC.
• Work together with the Prairies Apprenticeship Coordinators to plan online mentor workshops.
• Share opportunities, resources, tools and other communications relevant to the YA network through the YA website, social media, and U-Map. 
• Manage contacts and lists in Salesforce (CRM) and Mailchimp.
• Provide ongoing support for mentors and apprentices, and conduct check-ins and evaluations.
• Evaluate activities to analyze effectiveness, update strategy, and support project reporting to funders. 
• Develop and implement new evaluation strategies as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS- OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Has strong relationship-building skills and cultural competencies to engage people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and types of farming. 
• Is able to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally to build rapport with program participants.
• Possesses a love for supporting others on their learning journeys. 
• Should challenges arise, is able to navigate difficult conversations with emotional intelligence, and come up with a mutually beneficial strategy to move forward.
• Has familiarity with food and farming networks in BC.
• Has fluency working with computers. 
• Values and enjoys administration and documentation. 
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is able to adapt to existing project management systems including spreadsheets and work plans. 
• Has experience managing contacts and lists in Salesforce (or other CRM) and Mailchimp.
• Is up-to-date on best practices for social media and website engagement.
• Contributes a positive vibe and solid teamwork skills to the workplace. 
• Has non-profit and charity experience and a passion for YA’s mission.
• Works from a home office in BC, and has a computer, solid internet connection, and either a landline or cellular phone reception/service.

COMPENSATION & HOURS:

• $30/hr @ 20hrs/week
• Duration: 12 months

TO APPLY:

Please send a PDF cover letter and resume as one document to om@youngagrarians.org, with the following file name: FIRSTNAME LASTNAME – BC APPRENTICESHIP COORD.pdf

Please answer the following questions either within your cover letter, or in a short 3-5 minute video. If by video, please include a hyperlink in the body of your job application email. 

• • What is motivating you to apply? 
  • What background, experiences, and abilities would you bring to this position? 
  • For an apprentice, what do you think would make for a good learning experience on a farm?

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will not be available for phone calls or lengthy email inquiries. If you have 1-2 questions, please ask by email. Thank you for your time and interest!

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUNG AGRARIANS:

Website: www.youngagrarians.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/YoungAgrarians
Instagram: @youngagrarians

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