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NOTE: The deadline for this posting has just passed.Position: Fruit Tree Project Manager
Organization: LifeCycles Project Society
Location: Victoria, BC
POSITION DETAILS
Term date: May 20, 2024 – November 9, 2024
Hours/week: 35 hrs per week
Wage: $ 27.50 per hour
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
LifeCycles cultivates healthy communities by bringing people together to grow, harvest, and share local foods. Working in urban gardens and orchards, we are reimagining the way that we live and eat in cities. We believe that food is at the heart of thriving, diverse communities and a healthy planet. Our programs distribute fresh local produce to community members and service agencies, while mentoring the next generation of food leaders. Through transformative learning experiences, we strengthen our connections with each other, the food we eat, and the land it comes from. In doing so, we are building a more resilient and equitable food future.
Our projects operate on unceded Coast Salish Territories, specifically the lands of the Lekwungen and WASÁNEC peoples. For more information about what we do, visit: http://www.lifecyclesproject.ca
OVERVIEW
We are seeking someone for the position of our Fruit Tree Project Manager for the 2024 season. The LifeCycles Fruit Tree Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the operation and management of the Fruit Tree Project. The responsibilities of the Fruit Tree Project Manager will include organization and coordination of fruit harvesting; ensuring appropriate storage and timely distribution of harvested fruit; supervision of other Fruit Tree Project staff; tracking tasks associated with grants and funding; overall project management; maintaining partnerships – related to outreach, distribution and social enterprise ventures; public relations and community outreach.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMIN
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
Please send applications by email to alexmcardle@lifecyclesproject.ca
Please indicate you saw this posting at FoodWork.ca.
We will begin reviewing applications on Monday April 24, 2024 and will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
Please email your application resume and cover letter (ideally as one pdf) with the subject line: “Fruit Tree Project Manager”. **Please include your last name in the filename(s) of your application materials.**
LifeCycles Project Society is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of Indigenous ancestry, people of colour, LGBTQIP2SA individuals and members of other diverse communities to apply for careers with our organization.
We also understand that statistically, marginalized groups will only apply for a position if they meet 100% of the qualifications while dominant groups will apply when they meet only 60%. We encourage you to apply even if you do not feel that you meet 100% of the above job description qualifications.
LifeCycles runs programs on unceded Coast Salish Territories, specifically of the Kosapum, Songhees, and WASÁNEC Peoples.
We thank everyone for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Apr 17 2024 ID: 70940