Job Opportunity

The North End Food Security Network (NEFSN), sponsored by The North End Community Renewal Corporation has an Urban Green Team position available. The position is 30 hours per week and 11.65/hour, from June 29 to August 28, 2020.

Job Description: The North End Food Security Network exists to improve the health of North End resident’s through making our local food system more sustainable, accessible, and equitable, using a community-based system that supports North End residents, organizations and businesses. The NEFSN Urban Green Team staff will assist the NEFSN in the planning and implementing of these opportunities.

Task Description:

1. North End Greening Assist the coordinator in establishing and maintaining community gardens in the North End of • Winnipeg • Assist the coordinator in facilitating cooking classes, and cooking workshops that include nutrition and budgeting components (depending on • Assist in outings, workshops such as container gardening, greenhouse maintenance, strawberry • picking and farm mentoring opportunities • Assist in managing the Selkirk Avenue Market • Graffiti removal • Community beautification • Community By-law auditing
2. Office Administration • Assist with daily office tasks that include answering the phone, filing and updating databases, photocopying, newsletter and flyer production and workshop evaluation documentation • Develop and maintain an accurate record of all activities/initiatives • Prepare progress reports as requested and/or required.
3. Other tasks as assigned
The successful applicant will have/be: • Between 16-29 years of age • Strong-interest in food security & environmentally sustainability issues • Good written and oral communication skills • Good organizational skills with proven attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills and enjoy working with the public • Good level of computer knowledge, Internet, Word and Excel • Be self-motivated and a team player • Able to multitask and meet deadlines • Familiarity with Winnipeg’s North End an asset • Must be returning to school in the 2020/21 academic year

Those interested in applying for this position are invited to forward their resume before 5pm, June 24,2020 to:
509 Selkirk Avenue/ melissa@necrc.org (Subject line: North End Food Security Network Green Team Job Position)
Or Fax 204-582-2801