Farming Program Coordinator

Urban food gardens, Organic teaching farm

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out farming operations including field prep, planting, maintaining, harvesting, and post harvesting handling of crops
• Market and distribute crops through direct sales, CSA, farmer’s markets, and other marketing programs
• Reach out to local chefs, caterers, and food distributors to increase direct sales
• Train and supervise farm volunteers and interns
• Implement and maintain organic soil management systems including on site composting, soil amendments, and cover cropping
• Assist with the delivery of food security programs including harvesting, packaging and delivering produce
• Deliver workshops on growing food for adults and children
• Make sure tools are maintained in good condition and available when needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position will be located at 6400 3rd Avenue, Delta, BC, and at other sites in the community.

This is a full-time temporary position, 35 hours per week from March 15, through November 15, 2026. Weekend work will be required.

Wage for the position is $22-25 / hr based upon experience and education.

There may be an option to extend this position based upon the availability of funding and a positive performance review.

APPLY

If interested, send cover letter and resume to info@earthwisesociety.bc.ca

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