Summer jobs, Student jobs

Position: Social Media Coordinator
Type: ages 15-30 / summer
Organization: Canadian Centre for Food & Ecology
Location: Toronto ON (onsite at 192 Spadina Ave and local Toronto farmers' markets)
Dates: May 25th - Aug 31st

The Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology (CCFE) is hiring a Communications & Social Media Coordinator to support our exciting Summer Initiatives! These roles are part of a larger effort to build community engagement, support local farmers, and promote food security through vibrant projects and community events. If you're passionate about food systems and love working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, read on!

About the Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology:

The Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology (CCFE) is a new national charity with a mission to inspire food decisions that nurture people and planet. Our aim is to elevate and amplify the voices that guide the shift towards locally-connected food networks. Think of us as matchmakers for the food system. By connecting supply-side partners with their ideal audience, we inspire people to take action through food. With a strong conviction for the importance of joyful, immersive experiences as change catalysts, we team up with partners to create meaningful and achievable initiatives that boost demand for foods that are good for people and the planet.

General Requirements:

• Must be between 15–30 years old at the start of employment
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Research skills and neighbourhood-based inquiry experience considered an asset

Compensation:

$27.20/hour for 35 hours per week from May 25th - Aug 31st

Work Schedule:

Some evening and weekend work is required. We will aim to provide consistent two-day breaks each week. (For example: if students work on Sundays, Friday–Saturday could be consistent days off.)

Working location(s):

These positions will be based at 192 CSI (Center for Social Innovation), Spadina where our office is located as well as three other local farmers’ markets across the Toronto.

Position: Communications Coordinator

About You:

You’re a communications, marketing and/or engagement star, and your storytelling through content creation is rooted in authentic experiences that connect people to each other in meaningful ways. Your passion for community engagement and content creation shines through in how you connect the dots between online and in-person experiences. You thrive in the creative space and are excited about how to amplify and weave the threads of the local food movement together to connect people with their food.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Actively engage with the public at our events and our social media platforms
• Pitch ideas, create and manage digital content for social media platforms
• Capture and share stories from our events and initiatives (photos, videos, written content)
• Track content performance and provide reports
• Support marketing, outreach, and promotional activities

Qualifications:

• Strong storytelling and visual content creation skills
• Design or video editing experience
• Ability to spot trends and translate them into brand-relevant content
• Proficiency with content creation tools like Canva, Capcut, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience with social media publishing tools such as StatusBrew, Hootsuite or Later.
• Strong attention to detail in editing and copywriting
• Proficiency in Google Suite
• Availability for evening and weekend work
• Friendly, collaborative and community-minded

Assets:

• Experience in video production and pitching content ideas
• Experience running ads via Meta Ads Manager
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle (preferred but not required)
• Interest in local food systems and sustainable agriculture

Experience:

• Social media management or content creation
• Community engagement or outreach

What you’ll gain:

• Showcase your creativity across communications, marketing, PR, and content creation.
• Build real-world experience in storytelling and community engagement.
• Shape and amplify CCFE’s voice across multiple platforms.
• Connect with our partners and community of changemakers.
• Develop and execute campaigns that drive real impact.
• Grow your professional portfolio with diverse, hands-on marketing projects.
• Be part of a passionate, mission-driven team supporting local food and community.

Accommodation

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Please contact us to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application, and/or throughout the recruitment process.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

The Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology (CCFE) aspires to be an equitable and inclusive place where a diversity of life experiences, identities, and perspectives work together. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Application:

We’re hiring for several summer positions! You may be qualified for and considered for multiple roles — all applications will be reviewed for all positions. However, please indicate your preferred role(s) when applying in your cover letter and email subject line.

If you’re excited about joining the CCFE team and meet the qualifications, please submit the following as a single PDF:

1. A one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and alignment with CCFE’s mission.
2. Please mention you saw this at .
3. Your resume, including a portfolio of past relevant video or design work.
4. Contact details for three references.

Please write the title of the position in the subject line.

Submit your application to: hello@theccfe.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Interviews will be offered on a rolling basis up until the close of recruitment.