Sustainable, ecological, organic agriculture, food and farming

Position: BC Apprenticeship Program Coordinator
Organization: Young Agrarians
Location: Remote / from home with some in-person events, BC

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Coordinator for the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, has great communication skills,, and enjoys building relationships while supporting people through meaningful on-farm learning experiences.

If you’re excited about making a difference in the lives of aspiring farmers, we want to hear from you!

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Support the coordination and development of the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program in British Columbia. This will include recruiting and supporting host farms and apprentices, organizing on-farm learning opportunities, conducting check-ins and evaluations, and contributing to program promotion. For the right candidate, there is an opportunity to assist with additional communications responsibilities.

ABOUT:

Young Agrarians (YA) is an 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 new and aspiring farmers of diverse backgrounds. Since 2012, the YA network has been volunteer-driven, with farmers across the country organizing on-farm events and building communities to create spaces for knowledge sharing and growth.

YA began as a seed of an idea and has since grown into a dynamic educational network and set of programs that target the educational needs of new and young farmers.

1. National: policy and advocacy;
2. National: e-learning and public engagement through resource aggregation and opportunity sharing online;
3. National: coordinate educational and networking events on and off farm year-round;
4. Western Canada: on-farm apprenticeship training program in regenerative agriculture;
5. BC and Alberta: land access programming and supports; and
6. Western Canada: Business Mentorship Network.

YA works to grow the sector by supporting new entrants through farmer-to-farmer learning. Our work engages new and young farmers and the farm-curious online, brings them together to network and learn together on and off farms, supports access to training opportunities and resources, and when ready to start farms, provide educational supports for on-farm training, 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 work with and serve. Our culture is grounded in authenticity, collaboration and emotional intelligence, encouraging each person to bring their whole self to work in ways that strengthen our collective efforts and support farmers and communities.

COMPENSATION & HOURS:

• This is a part-time, year-round position
• Start date is early January 2027
• $30 / hour and 6% vacation
• 15 hours per week*

* This role has the potential to increase to up to 24 hours per week if a wage subsidy is secured for a post-secondary student (i.e. someone who is enrolled in an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution in a related field of study in science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics and business). Please indicate in your application whether you are currently enrolled in post-secondary studies and what your ideal hours would be. You do not need to be a student to apply for the base role of BC Apprenticeship Program Coordinator.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Coordination

• Develop and maintain relationships with host farms in British Columbia
• Develop and maintain relationships with farm organizations that support the delivery of farm tours
• Develop and maintain relationships with educational institutions and community organizations working with potential applicants that might benefit the program
• Host in-person orientations for apprentices
• Co-host online events for host farms and apprentices
• Support apprentices in their journey towards a career in agriculture
• Post farm mentor profiles on YA website
• Support the promotion and marketing of the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program
• Identify wage subsidy and value added opportunities to promote to host farm mentors

• Ensure provincial documents, contact lists, program materials are updated
• Share opportunities, resources, tools and other communications relevant to the B.C. Young Agrarians network through the YA website, social media, and U-Map
• Contribute to the overall vision of Apprenticeship Program

Communications:

These additional communications responsibilities would apply if YA receives a wage subsidy for a post-secondary student:

• Create and coordinate program communications and promotional content, including social media posts, blogs, reels, graphics, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Gather stories and content from apprentices and host farms, including interviews, “from the field” content, and promotional stories.
• Lead promotional and media outreach activities for the program
• Support program events and communication efforts, including Eventbrite setup, event promotion, and coordination with Program Coordinators.
• Use digital analytics to evaluate and improve communications, and optimize program content for SEO and AEO.
• Create and update program print materials and lead annual ordering for the team.

QUALITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note that you do not need to meet all of the qualifications listed below to apply. We encourage you to apply if you bring a combination of relevant experience, skills, and enthusiasm for the role.

• Experience in program coordination, education, agriculture, or a related field.
• Knowledge of and connections within B.C.’s food and farming community, with a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture.
• A natural connector who enjoys building relationships with apprentices, mentors, host farms, and partner organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• An appreciation for hands-on learning and experiential education in agriculture.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Resourceful and adaptable, with a positive and solutions-oriented approach.
• Experience working effectively as part of a remote and distributed team.
• Experience working in or representing a non-profit organization, with an understanding of mission-driven work.
• Familiarity with Google Drive, Salesforce, Eventbrite, Canva and WordPress.
• Experience creating content for digital platforms, including social media, newsletters, and blogs.
• Access to a home office, computer, reliable internet, and cellphone.
• Photography and videography skills.

As a Coordinator of the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program, you will play a vital role in shaping the next generation of agricultural leaders.

You’ll work in a supportive environment that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Bring your passion, skills, and heart to our team, and help us grow the future of agriculture together!

TO APPLY

Please submit applications by email to Taina Uitto at om [at] youngagrarians [dot] org with the following:

Subject line: Firstname Lastname – BC Apprenticeship Coordinator

Please attach a PDF cover letter and resume as one document with the following file name: Firstname Lastname – BC-Apprenticeship-Coordinator.pdf. In your application, please:

• Indicate where you are located
• In your resume or cover letter, summarize your experience with respect to the qualities and qualifications listed above.

• Clearly indicate on your resume or cover letter which online platforms you have experience working with (Google Workspace, monday.com, Canva, WordPress, Mailchimp, Zoom, Social Media, and Salesforce) as well as any other relevant programs you are familiar with.
• Optional: submit a video (up to 1 minute), telling us what would make you a great coordinator for Young Agrarians. Feel free to have fun and be creative! Videos should be submitted in one of the following ways: 1. As an attachment to the same email containing your PDF, or 2. As a link in your PDF to a video hosting platform where we can view the video. Your video can be filmed as an Instagram Reel or Tiktok and the link submitted.

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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!