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Position: Program Assistant: Fruit Tree Program & Good Food Box
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: LUSH Valley Food Action Society
Location: Comox Valley BC. This position requires in-person work
Wage: $17.85 per hour
Wellness benefit provided
Schedule: 30 hours per week for 9 weeks
Weekend work required
Two positions are available for a duration of 9 weeks:
Start/end dates include one week unpaid vacation and are flexible to accommodate schedules as needed.
This is a Canada Summer Jobs position. Candidates must be between the ages of 15 – 30 and must be Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants to apply.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
LUSH Valley Food Action Society is a Comox Valley based non-profit organization. We envision a region where healthy, local food is at the heart of community wellbeing. We support the Comox Valley community to gain food-systems tools, engage in just and resilient local food systems and receive equitable access to nourishing food.
When you work with LUSH Valley, you work with an energetic and passionate team making positive change in the Comox Valley.
ROLE SUMMARY
LUSH Valley is looking for a Program Assistant to support the Good Food Box, Fruit Tree and Farm Gleaning programs. Primary tasks in this role include managing volunteers, sorting and packing produce, supporting harvest events and driving as required.
The successful candidate must have a Class 5 drivers license (Class 7 will be considered), be comfortable driving a van and have a clean driver’s abstract. Candidates should be skilled at problem-solving, communicating, reporting data and working as part of a team. Passion for local food systems is an asset. The ideal candidate has a diverse skill set that allows them to work in various programs. This role will report directly to the Warehouse Manager and Harvest Coordinator.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
TO APPLY
Please send a resume and cover letter to Natasha at: support@lushvalley.org
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LUSH Valley is grateful to receive all applications, but will only contact shortlisted candidates.
LUSH Valley believes in diversity, employment equity and social justice. We encourage applications from all community members, and would be especially interested in receiving them from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disability, LGBTQIA2S+ people and members of marginalized communities.
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Apr 29 2025 ID: 73529