Market Coordination and Farm Intern
Santropol Roulant is hiring! Market Coordination and Farm Intern About Santropol Roulant Santropol Roulant uses food as a vehicle to break social and economic isolation between generations. Creatively and collaboratively, we strengthen and nourish our local community with our novel approaches to active community engagement, youth leadership, food security and social inclusion. About the Peri-Urban Agriculture Program We aim to build a food system that is healthy, just, and sustainable. As such, our agriculture projects are designed to support local and organic agriculture, while assuring that such foods remain accessible to all regardless of socio-economic status, level of mobility, or degree of autonomy. Santropol Roulant's peri-urban farm in Senneville provides fresh, local and organic vegetables for our meals-on-wheels service, our weekly organic baskets and our neighbourhood market. Furthermore, as part of Entre grange et gratte-ciel: Santropol Roulant's Urban-Rural Farm Exchange, the farm provides opportunities for urban-dwellers to connect with the source of their food, with a particular focus on youth from marginalized communities that are traditionally under-represented in leadership positions in the Quebec organic farming context. About the position Santropol Roulant is seeking a motivated and energetic young person (16 to 30 yrs old) to join our team as Farm Intern and Market Coordinator. In addition to working 2 days per week on the farm, the candidate will be responsible for managing Santropol Roulant's weekly farmer's market, assisting with our in-office store, and running our market stand at the Marché Citoyen in Little Burgundy. This unique position offers the candidate a hands-on experience with peri-urban farming, combined with an opportunity to experience the marketing, distribution, and sales components of a diversified organic farm. As part of our organization's mandate to increase the accessibility of locally grown organic food, a key aspect of this position will be strengthening our connections with the Little Burgundy community through our partnership with the Marché Citoyen. We are excited to offer these positions to individuals who self-identify as belonging to a community under-represented in leadership roles in the organic agriculture sector AND have no prior farming experience. People of colour, those recently arrived from other countries, people with disabilities, those from a working class background, women, two-spirited and queer people, trans people, and other candidates who experience marginalization are strongly encouraged to apply and to self-identify in their cover letter. Primary responsibilities include: Market Responsibilities: Work with volunteers to set up, display produce, manage sales and inventory, and tear down the weekly Santropol Roulant farmer's market Maintain the produce section of Santropol Roulant's General Store, stocking items as necessary Representing Santropol Roulant and the farm at the Marché Citoyen every second Saturday Farm Responsibilities: Contributing to farm upkeep and maintenance (caring for seedlings, transplantations and direct seeding, weeding, pest control, staking, pruning, thinning, etc.) Harvesting vegetables and preparing them for market Participating in, and then leading community tours and groups of children at the farm Supporting volunteers' participation in the work at the farm As this position is geared towards individuals that are looking for a first experience in agriculture, no gardening, horticulture or farming experience is necessary. We are looking for candidates with the following skills, interests and experiences: Interested in learning about farming Connection to and good knowledge of the Little Burgundy community and the Café Citoyen Experience in retail or customer service Comfortable handling cash and making mental calculations Strong communication and interpersonal skills Desire to work collaboratively with a team Capacity for physical labour Ability to work independently and take initiative Comfortable working with children Comfortable working outside in variable weather conditions Punctual and committed to arriving on time Skill development Santropol Roulant is offering: Work experience in a structured, supportive learning environment Coordination of volunteers to manage a busy farmer's market Hands-on training in small-scale organic farming Experience working in a not-for-profit organization committed to sustainability and community building Communication and leadership skills Contract Details: This is a paid position with the following schedule: 20 hours / week from May 4th to June 12th composed of 2, 10-hour days at the farm (includes paid travel time to and from the farm) 35 hours / week from June 15th to September 5th composed of 2 days at the farm, 1 day at the Santropol Roulant market, and every second Saturday at the Little Burgundy Marché Citoyen market. 25 hours / week from September 7th to October 3rd composed of 1 day at the farm, 1 day at the Santropol Roulant market, and every second Saturday at the Little Burgundy Marché Citoyen market. Dates and schedules may be flexible. The farm is accessible by train from Montreal (followed by a short bike ride). The position is remunerated at a wage of $12 per hour, plus the cost of travel from Montreal to St-Anne-de-Bellevue. This position is funded by the Fonds régional d'investissement jeunesse (FRIJ). Applicants must be between 16 – 30 years of age. To apply, please write a short letter describing yourself, your interest in this position, and how the position will help you achieve your personal goals or objectives. Send in your letter with your CV to Stephanie Childs ([email protected] or in person at our office) by Monday, April 13th at 9am. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. For more information, contact Stephanie at 514.284.9335, write to [email protected], or drop by our office at 111 Roy est. Candidates with limited mobility should note that this position requires them to work at the farm, which is not well equipped for those who use a wheelchair or have difficulty walking. Please contact Stephanie if you have any questions about accessibility or your participation in an interview process.
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