Job Opportunity: Fundraising Event Coordinator at FarmStart
Posted: December 10, 2013
Categories: GoodFoodBites / News from Sustain Members / Opportunities / Volunteer. Job and Writing Opportunities
FarmStart is looking for a part-time Fundraising Event Coordinator. Full details below (view original posting on FoodWork.ca):
Position: Fundraising Event Coordinator
Organization: FarmStart http://www.farmstart.ca
Location: Guelph, Brampton, Hamilton, Ontario
Part-time approximately 1 day/week January 2014 – end of Sept, 2014 (approx. 50 days total)
$20-$23/hr
About FarmStart: We are a charitable organization that provides tools, resources, and support to help a new generation of entrepreneurial, ecological farmers get their farms off the ground and to thrive. We offer Start-Up Farms, courses, workshops, farm tours, and Seed Capital. For more about FarmStart, visit http://www.farmstart.ca
We are seeking a creative and energetic person to lead the production of our two fundraising events in 2014, the McVean Farm Picnic (09/14/14, Brampton) and the Harvest Table at Landmark Farm (Date TBD, Hamilton). The Fundraising Event Coordinator will manage all aspects of coordinating the events including, sponsorships, advertising, food and entertainment, volunteers, and site management. The Fundraising Event Coordinator will work closely with the FarmStart Executive Director and staff team and must be able to attend regular meetings in Guelph.
This part time position starts January 2014 for approximately one day per week until end of September 2014. The week prior to and following each event will likely require an increased time commitment.
Responsibilities:
- Developing overall event plans and budgets
- Working with FarmStart staff to develop appropriate communication materials
- Developing and executing and event communications plan
- Seeking sponsorships
- Advertising
- Managing relationships with chefs, farmer, and suppliers
- Liaising with partner organizations
- Managing Permits and permissions
- Volunteer coordination
- Site set-up, coordination, and management
- Securing and managing entertainment (e.g., musicians and equipment)
- Keeping appropriate records
Requirements:
- Event and Project Management Experience
- Budgeting
- Fundraising Experience
- Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Excellent Time Management Skills
- Ability to work independently
- Commitment to representing FarmStart accurately and appropriately
- Should have own phone, computer, and transportation.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all walks of life.
Please submit a résumé and cover letter in a single document to:
jobs 
farmstart.ca by Monday, January 6th.
When applying, please indicate that you saw this posting at FoodWork.ca.