We’re hiring for a Market Fundraising & Program Assistant!
New West Farmers Market Society is a fun and community-centered organization that operates a Thursday farmers market from March to November and a Holiday Market in December around New West City Hall. We focus on environmentally sustainable food production by bringing locally grown and produced foods to the community, thereby contributing to local economic development, healthy eating, and food security while connecting with our heritage of having a vibrant city market. We pride ourselves on creating a community hub that offers children’s programming, live music, workshops, and more alongside our local vendors.
Join our team!
POSITION TYPE: Temporary part-time (35 hours per week for 8 weeks) from May 5th, 2025 until June 29th, 2025. Minimum Wage – $17.40/hour + 4% in lieu of vacation.
PURPOSE
Reporting to the Market Manager, the Market Fundraising & Program Assistant is responsible for working with the Market Manager and Market and Communications Manager to assist in creating and implementing fundraising events, workshops and programming, such as a new Vendor Incubator Program, aimed at reaching and supporting new, diverse vendors in entering the market, as well as assisting in providing an amazing market experience for our vendors and our community, provide administrative support for the New Westminster Farmers’ Market (NWFM) and the Market Manager, as well as attend the market each week (to the best of their ability) to ensure its smooth operation.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Development & Fundraising
- Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources.
- Assist in writing, editing, and submitting grant proposals, reports, and funding applications.
- Collaborate with staff to gather data, stories and visuals that highlight our impact.
- Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and events.
- Assist with the planning and execution of community events, workshops and programming
- Create, design, write, and post promotional material for social media platforms, such as posts, vendor features, and event and workshop listings
- Develop, plan, and implement special events and workshops such as the Vendor Incubator program
Market Days
- Attend weekly markets (approximately 12:30 to 8:30 pm)
- Assist with the timely and safe set-up and take-down of all market materials, (including but not limited to tents and tent weights.
- Assist with volunteer coordination, as needed
- Assist with managing the Info booth, greeting customers, processing and recording transactions
- Support community groups and entertainers as needed
- Respond to public, vendor, and volunteer inquiries and concerns in a positive manner, directing them to the Market Manager or Assistant Manager as needed
OTHER COMMENTS
- Other duties may be assigned as needed to help ensure the efficient operation of the New West Farmers Market.
- There may be a need to attend community festivals and events which may require work and travel outside of the regular position hours.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- Access to computer and reliable internet
- Available for entire duration of the contract
- Available to come to our office in New Westminster, as needed and work from home for some scheduled work hours as deemed ideal by all parties
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs
- Time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to utilize, adapt and embrace technologies, including Google Suite, Canva, web and social media platforms, and other database/software required by the role
- Experience and/or an interest in the local food movement, food security, and community, an asset
- Familiarity with New Westminster, an asset
How to Apply:
Please forward a cover letter and resume, describing how your background and experiences meet the above criteria to manager@newwestfarmers.ca by April 28th.
Please Note: This is a Canada Summer Jobs Grant position.
Candidates must be between 15-30 years of age; a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or a refugee with protection conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and is legally entitled to work in British Columbia.
We have expressed intent to hire someone who is from an underrepresented group or has additional barriers to the labour market such as a recent immigrant or refugee youth, youth with no previous employment history, Indigenous youth, Youth with disabilities, visible minorities and LGBTQ2 youth.
The successful candidate may be required to submit a criminal record check.
We thank all applicants, however, only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
