*To apply, please attach both your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great candidate for this position.
Temporary Contract Dates: September 18, 2025 - October 24th, 2025

THE POSITION

The GROW-on-the-GO Market Coordinator is a part-time temporary contract position (16 hours per week for 6 weeks) based at GROW Community Food Literacy Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario and reports to the Program Manager and Executive Directors. The primary role is to assist in the planning and delivery of the GROW-on-the-GO Mobile Market program (https://www.growcflc.com/grow-on-the-go). We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and resourceful candidate to join our team, supporting our mission to address food insecurity and foster community well-being.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and/or years of experience
• Friendly, enthusiastic, enjoys engaging with the public, and has a positive attitude
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and understand the social and cultural context of program users’ lives
• Ability to work within a team or independently as the situation demands
• Passionate about community food systems, social justice, and equity
• Detail oriented, organized and enjoys problem-solving
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Able to lift 40 lbs plus

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of or strong interest in food security, food literacy, or local food systems
• An ability and willingness to be flexible with tasks assigned
• Ability to speak another language

HOURS, BENEFITS, & COMPENSATION

This is a part-time temporary contract position for 6 weeks, working 16 hours per week.
We are seeking a candidate with availability on Thursdays and Fridays from 9am-5pm, for the dates: September 18, 2025 - October 24th, 2025. The wage is $20 per hour.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of the market program to various locations
• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the market program
• Streamline processes and procedures, such as member registrations
• Assist with coordinating volunteer schedule
• Participate in produce/food purchases, pick-ups, market preparation, and sorting
• Assist with program evaluation activities as assigned
• Assist the Program Manager and Executive Director in general program-related administrative work, and other tasks as assigned