The Campus Agriculture Animator will work collaboratively with Hart
House and the Dig In! Campus Agriculture Network (DICAN) to
bring visibility to and increase awareness around food security and
sustainability. The Animator will assist in the coordination of garden
programming and projects as well as identify and assist with outreach
projects including:
Liaising with campus and community media, contributing to and
maintaining the Dig In! website, and increasing and maintaining the
visibility of garden signage and plant identification.
Other responsibilities and opportunities include:
• Assisting with garden maintenance
• Assisting in developing our compost program and recruiting
volunteers
• Working collaboratively on events and event promotion
• Maintaining relationships and seeking out new relationships
with groups on and off campus (i.e. UofT administration,
TYFPC, Foodshare, Hot Yam, Harvest Noon Cafe, UofTFood
Bank, The Spice etc.)
Qualifications:
This position is well suited for students interested in food issues,
urban agriculture, and community-scale environmental policy.
Students will learn about the material and human dimensions of
pursuing sustainable change within an institutional environment.
Specific qualifications include:
• Working knowledge of urban agriculture, food politics, and/or
food security
• Prior gardening and/or agricultural experience is a definite
asset
• Computer skills, including MS Suite (word, excel, powerpoint)
• Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility and work on
own initiative
• Motivated, organized, and resourceful
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills; superior planning and
facilitation skills
Hours/week:
7 – 10 hours
Start Date/End Date:
May – August 2, 2013
Please send a copy of your cover letter and resumé to
campusagriculture@gmail.com.
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