
OPPORTUNITIES
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Program Assistant: Fruit Tree Program & Good Food Box
Wage: | $17.85 per hour Wellness benefit provided |
Schedule: | 30 hours per week for 9 weeks Weekend work required |
Location: | Courtenay, BC This position requires in-person work |
Posting Closes: | May 11th, 2025 |
Interviews: | May 14 – 16th, 2025 |
Start/End Date: | Two positions are available for a duration of 9 weeks: June 23rd – August 29th, 2025 Start/end dates include one week unpaid vacation and are flexible to accommodate schedules as needed. |
This is a Canada Summer Jobs position. Candidates must be between the ages of 15 – 30 and must be Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants to apply.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
LUSH Valley Food Action Society is a Comox Valley based non-profit organization. We envision a region where healthy, local food is at the heart of community wellbeing. We support the Comox Valley community to gain food-systems tools, engage in just and resilient local food systems and receive equitable access to nourishing food.
When you work with LUSH Valley, you work with an energetic and passionate team making positive change in the Comox Valley.
ROLE SUMMARY
LUSH Valley is looking for a Program Assistant to support the Good Food Box, Fruit Tree and Farm Gleaning programs. Primary tasks in this role include managing volunteers, sorting and packing produce, supporting harvest events and driving as required.
The successful candidate must have a Class 5 drivers license (Class 7 will be considered), be comfortable driving a van and have a clean driver’s abstract. Candidates should be skilled at problem-solving, communicating, reporting data and working as part of a team. Passion for local food systems is an asset. The ideal candidate has a diverse skill set that allows them to work in various programs. This role will report directly to the Warehouse Manager and Harvest Coordinator.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
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Receiving, sorting and packing produce in the LUSH Valley warehouse
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Picking up produce from farms and farmers’ markets
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Delivering Good Food Boxes, receiving payments and interacting with clients
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Coordinating volunteers on farms, orchards and backyards across the Comox Valley
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Recording statistics and completing administrative tasks
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Working with the Warehouse Manager and other staff to debrief and plan
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Assisting with food preparation, fundraising events and outreach as needed
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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Ability to adapt to dynamic and changing responsibilities
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Experience working with diverse groups, volunteers and children
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Ability to organize, multitask and self-direct
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Working knowledge of Google Workspace
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Excellent communication skills
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Collaborative, can-do attitude
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (produce, ladders, etc.)
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Class 5 driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract
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FoodSafe Level 1 Certification
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Criminal record clearance
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Basic first aid an asset
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Farming and/or food systems knowledge an asset
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TO APPLY
Please send a resume and cover letter to Natasha at support@lushvalley.org.
LUSH Valley is grateful to receive all applications, but will only contact shortlisted candidates.
LUSH Valley believes in diversity, employment equity and social justice. We encourage applications from all community members, and would be especially interested in receiving them from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disability, LGBTQIA2S+ people and members of marginalized communities.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Click here to register through our online volunteer database and let us know what you may be interested in helping with. We regularly send out emails to our volunteers as opportunities arise.
Volunteer opportunities are available in the following areas:
- Food Share: Our Hot Meal and Good Food Box Programs utilize volunteers to help as delivery drivers, chef’s assistants, call centre support and warehouse support.
- Board of Directors: If interested, please email us.
- Fruit Tree & Farm Gleaning: These two programs will become more active as the growing season progresses, with the majority of the harvesting activity typically being from mid-July through early October.
- Healthy Foods Programs: Kitchen assistant volunteer positions will be needed in the fall when Young Cooks programs resume.
- Share the Harvest Community Garden: Opportunities are available in our Seniors Gardening Group as well as our Share the Harvest Community Garden and Vanier Educational Garden.