Marketing & Comms | Flavour Trails Program & Event Assistant - Contract

Position Title: Flavour Trails Program & Event Assistant

CRFAIR is a not-for-profit community based organization working to promote healthy and sustainable food systems in the Capital Region. Our belief in the power of Collective Impact for social change informs the work we do and shapes the strategies that we use to achieve our objectives. To learn more about our work, visit www.crfair.ca.

The program: Flavour Trails is a long standing community, agri-tourism, and food literacy program focused on connecting communities and consumers to local food producers and growers. A signature event celebrating the program's 20th Anniversary will take place on the third weekend of August 2026.

Job Description:

Are you an extrovert person who loves to connect with farmers, local producers, and community members?

As the Flavour Trails Program & Event Assistant you will support planning, promotion, and delivery of the 2026 Flavour Trails Program. Including hosting and participating in various events throughout the spring and summer.

What the work will involve:

- Use of creative and innovative engagement tools to promote Flavour Trails

- Visit trails partners, farms, and event sites across the Capital Region, including Saanich Peninsula area

- Conducted on-the-ground outreach to install promotional posters and banner flags in high-visibility locations, community hubs, local businesses, farmland, etc

- Attend and table at farmers markets and community events to promote Flavour Trails

- Support social media content development and scheduling

- Produce videos, reels, and photography to promote and showcase various Flavour Trails events

- Attend team meetings, take minutes, both in person and online

- Support the Flavour Trails Program Coordination Team as needed

Qualifications & Skills:

- Be eligible under Canada Summer Jobs guidelines

- MUST be between 18 - 30 years old, and be a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen

- Willingness to adhere to workplace policies and safety procedures

- Excellent organizational and time management skills

- Comfortable hosting events and speaking to the public

- Experience and knowledge of social media and online platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Hootsuite, Mailchimp, Google Workspace tool, Canva, Wix, Slack) an asset

- Graphic Design, Photography, and/or Videography skills an asset

- Have access to a personal computer, laptop preferred

- Have access to a vehicle and a valid BC drivers license, and ability to drive around the Capital Region

- A passion for strengthening our local food system and food security

Related Field of Studies:

- Tourism Management, Event & Hospitality Management, Recreation and Community Development, Communications and Public Relations

Main Responsibilities:

- Planning: record and distribute meeting minutes, note taking, and scheduling

- Outreach: attend farmers markets and other community events to promote Flavour Trails,

- Promotions: support with social media; “trail” assets distribution (banner flags, posters, maps, brochures)

- Signature Events: support planning and hosting, including set up, take down, on site volunteer coordination, animate kids activities and Zucchini Race Track.

Working Conditions:

Physical Effort: Sit with arms unsupported while typing (computer work); Standing for long periods of time (occasional), lift and move approx 30 to 40lbs event totes, tents, and materials.

Mental Effort: Focus on a variety of tasks; meet and project deadlines; meeting and event hosting (often)

Sensory Load: Mostly low with occasional high sensory input during events and meetings as noted below.

Auditory: Overlapping conversations and shouting over noise;

Visual: Fast-paced movement—people, signage, safety markings; Fluctuating lighting (bright fluorescents or dim corners); High visual clutter—stacked boxes and supplies (occasionally)

Tactile: Cold or hot temperatures when outdoors (often)

Work Environment: Home office (often), shared office, meeting rooms (occasional), community spaces, event venues indoors and outdoors, including farms (often), warehouse and commercial kitchen (occasional)

Extra Perks of the Job

- Networking opportunities with the Good Food Network and other social impact organizations

- Hands on training and mentorship

- Discount on food and produce at the South Island FarmHub (run by our sister organization VCFHS)

Applications deadline: April 27th 2026

Anticipated start date: Late April to early May 2026

Wage range: $19.50 - 23 per hour depending on experience (Phone stipend and mileage reimbursement provided)

Term: 10 to 14 weeks

Hours: 20 to 30 Hours Weekly, with flexible schedule. Required to work weekends and evenings to attend community events and program events. Total amount of working hours will be approximately 280

This position is contingent on Canada Summer Jobs funding.

Application details: Please send your resume and cover letter in one PDF document with your first name and last name as the name of the document. In lieu of a cover letter, you can submit a 1 to 2 minute video. Send to [email protected] with Subject Line: “Flavour TrailsTM Program & Event Assistant - Your Name.” Please also include how you found out about this job opportunity in your email.

*Note: If you have similar experiences, but do not meet these requirements exactly, we still encourage you to apply and elaborate in your cover letter or video. CRFAIR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals from diverse communities, backgrounds, and experiences. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to ethnicity, race, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or parental status, veteran status, neurodiversity status and any other basis protected under Canadian and BC Human Rights legislation.*

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 10-14 weeks

Pay: $19.50-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Mileage reimbursement
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Please ensure to read the job posting in it's entirety before applying. Note that a resume and cover letter/video is required.

Work Location: In person