Due to requirements of the funder, the candidate must:

• be unemployed or underemployed persons under the age of 30;
• have graduated within the last three years with a degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution;
• be legally entitled to work in Canada;
• have not previously participated as a youth intern in any federal or provincial internship program with pay for a period of six months or more

Qualifications/experience:

• Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate, preferably in Business, Marketing or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and follow through on work-plan
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable and committed to project outcomes
• High initiative combined with thorough task completion according to directions
• Flexible, motivated, and a team player
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong business and financial literacy skills

Additional Assets:

• Experience in business development
• Gardening and/or landscaping experience
• Knowledge/experience in social enterprise and the non-profit sector

Job duties:

• Work with other members of the team to identify gaps in our research to date; conduct additional research as needed
• Research similar social enterprises and advise on best approach
• Work with the team during the growing season to develop and test potential value-added product ideas
• Work with the team to plan a product launch and other marketing activities
• Assist with program facilitation and coordination
• Other duties as required

Please submit a single PDF file with cover letter and resume by email to: info@sudburysharedharvest.ca Please indicate “Project Coordinator” in the subject line of your email. We are accepting applications until a suitable candidate is found.