Job Opportunity

Position: Member Communications & Administration Coordinator
Organization: National Farmers Union - Ontario
Location: Work from home, anywhere in Ontario

• Position: 12-14 hrs/week with seasonal flexibility
• Duration: July 28, 2025 to March 30, 2027, with possibility of extension
• Compensation: $24/hour + 4% vacation pay

The Member Communications & Administration Coordinator is a detail-oriented individual with a passion for supporting farmers with timely information & messaging. They will have strong organizational and communication skills. They will be comfortable working independently and with a team. They will take initiative in their tasks, but be willing to check in and learn from feedback. They must be committed to the NFU-O’s mission of raising the collective voice of farmers across Ontario, in an effort to create a better food and farming system for farmers, eaters and the land.

The Member Communications & Administration Coordinator works closely with the Membership & Special Projects Manager, and is primarily responsible for coordinating and disseminating communications (electronic and print) to members, providing communications support to Locals, and maintaining the NFU-O website. This position will also support the administration related to membership renewals.

Tasks include:

1. Member Communications

• Coordinate the collection of materials of interest to members and distribute via the monthly e-news
• Coordinate the dissemination of news specific to various sector groups within the membership
• Work with members or staff to write and submit articles to the Rural Voice
• Coordinate content for NFU-O’s social media channels
• Ensure the NFU-O website is current, accurate, and functioning
• Create all graphics and communications for the NFU-O AGM
• Coordinate the Year in Review presentation for members at the AGM
• Coordinate member print newsletters, as funding permits

2. Member Administration

• Support the administration of member renewals, including uploading member records to the NFU-O database, and updating records in MailChimp and Rural Voice lists
• Support the coordination of new member messaging (print and email)
• Support the collection of typical member FAQs
• Support the organization of the annual NFU-O AGM & Convention

3. Local Communications & Administrative Support

• Create posters and communications materials for Locals
• Manage the coordination and dissemination of news specific to Locals
• Coordinate with Locals to advertise their events in the Rural Voice
• Support Locals in setting up their monthly meetings and AGMs

The Member Communications & Administration Coordinator will have:

• An understanding of the Ontario agricultural community
• Strong print and online communications skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, conscientiousness
• Commitment to diversity, inclusivity and respect
• Experience working with social media platforms & other social media analytics and scheduling tools (Hootsuite, MailChimp, Eventbrite, etc.)
• Experience with graphic design (Photoshop, Canva, etc.)
• Experience with Wordpress
• Proficiency in online communications including Gmail, Google tools (Sheets, Docs, Drive)
• Proficiency in webinar hosting/logistics (Zoom)
• Excellent written and spoken English; French fluency is an asset
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work from home

To apply:

Send your cover letter detailing how your skills, interest and experience fit with this position, along with your resume, in PDF format by July 4th, 2025 to Krista Long, Executive Director at careers@nfuontario.ca with the subject line “Member Communications & Administration Coordinator.”

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Only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Interviews will take place the week of July 14th, 2025.

NFU-O is a collaborative and team-oriented work environment. As a grassroots farm member organization, we know our strength comes from diversity and we are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong. We encourage applicants of diverse race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, religion, ability, sexual orientation, and gender expression. The NFU-O will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment process that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please include them with your application.

About the National Farmers Union - Ontario

The NFU-O is an accredited farm organization in Ontario that works towards the development of economic and social policies that will ensure dignity and income security for farmers, while protecting and enhancing rural environments for current and future generations. The NFU-O believes that agriculture should be economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable and should lead to enriched soils, biodiverse natural ecosystems, financially-viable farms, high quality, healthy and safe food for people, and thriving rural communities.