Program Coordinator

Not Far From The Tree (NFFTT) is seeking a Program Coordinator to support its urban agriculture initiatives during the busy harvest months. The role involves nurturing the Fruit Picking Program, fostering relationships with volunteers and partners, and ensuring smooth program delivery through operational support and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for community members, participants, and partners, managing incoming inquiries via phone, email, and during in person outreach opportunities
• Maintain and update vital reporting tools, including programming trackers, post-event debriefs, and organizational policy documents, and assist in the ongoing development of standard operating procedures and policy
• Contribute to the planning and execution of core community programming, including orchard harvests, seasonal celebrations, and dedicated Pick Leader events
• Foster a supportive and responsive environment for volunteers by ensuring feedback is actively integrated into operations and program changes are communicated transparently
• Provide volunteers support and feedback through one-on-one conversations, active group chat moderation, and by leading the Pick Leader Newsletter
• Support the organization, maintenance, and cleanliness of fruit-picking equipment, ensuring all gear is in good working order and fully stocked across all satellite locations
• Contribute creative content ideas and constructive feedback to broader NFFTT communications strategies and initiatives

Skills

• Be legally entitled to work according to relevant provincial legislation and regulations
• Able to work from home using own computer and stable internet
• Consistent access to a personal smart phone with data
• Fully graduated G driver's license
• Ability to perform active physical work, including lifting/carrying equipment over 40 lbs, reaching, crouching, and standing for extended periods in various weather conditions
• Flexibility to work a few evenings and/or weekends depending on program activities (to be discussed and confirmed ahead of time)
• Proven commitment to the principles of equity, shared abundance, connection and collaboration, environmental stewardship, resourcefulness, and transparency
• Demonstrated interest in community-led projects, horticulture, urban agriculture, and/or neighbourhood-based organizing
• Demonstrated experience with community engagement, relationship building, and communication across various stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience facilitating community oriented programming for diverse groups of people
• Exceptional relational skills including clear communication, active listening, collaborative problem solving, group facilitation, and comfort with making phone calls
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem solve, manage time effectively, and exercise sound judgment
• Familiarity with G-Suite (Google Drive, Docs, Calendar, Gmail) and ability to gain comfort with unfamiliar digital tools
• Past participation in NFFTT programming, or other fruit gleaning organizations
• Interest in or experience with fruit trees, horticulture, urban agriculture and/or community food security
• Familiarity with waterbath canning and/or other forms of food processing

Benefits

• 4% vacation in pay

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