Looking for a summer gig? We’re looking for two people to join our team for July and August!
Public Trust Assistant
The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture (NSFA) represents the interests of Nova Scotia’s agricultural community. Today its members account for well over 90% of all agricultural production in Nova Scotia and brings together farm businesses representing all aspects of primary agriculture in the province. The NSFA tackles policy issues that impact the competitive and sustainable nature of the industry and takes an active role in supporting registered farms through delivery of programs and services, such as the Public Trust – Meet Your Farmer program, which is focused on supporting a connected and trusted food system in Nova Scotia.
The NSFA is currently seeking a Public Trust Assistant to support our Public Trust Coordinator in coordinating various events, campaigns and resources.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist in preparing for and executing Open Farm Day for farms across NS in-person and online.
Write profiles for Your Farmers, Your Nova Scotia campaign and create supporting branded material (pictures, recipes, etc.) for social media and website
Draft electronic newsletters for distribution to Meet Your Farmer Constant Contact list
Assist in preparing digital, print, and video resources for farmers and food system stakeholders on communication
Assist in the coordination of online and in-person events and workshops
Assist in the development of promotional and educational materials
Assist in the development of resource materials such as fact sheets, reports, newsletter articles and website content
Environmental Farm Plan Program Assistant
The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture (NSFA) represents the interests of Nova Scotia’s agricultural community. Today its members account for well over 90% of all agricultural production in Nova Scotia and brings together farm businesses representing all aspects of primary agriculture in the province. The NSFA tackles policy issues that impact the competitive and sustainable nature of the industry and takes an active role in supporting registered farms through delivery of programs and services, such as the Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) program. The EFP is an educational program that supports farmers in identifying and assessing environmental risks on their farms.
The NSFA is currently seeking an Environmental Farm Plan Assistant to support our EFP Coordinators in working with farmers in incorporating environmental considerations into their everyday business decisions.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist in the development of farm-level resource materials such as fact sheets, newsletter articles, and website content
Data entry
Coordinating new farm intakes and farm visits
Support program and project coordination
Performing general office administration duties