UPDATED 14/07/16: The deadline for applications has been extended to July 22, 2016 at 11:59 PM EST.

UPDATED 29/06/16: A new position description has been added for Vice-Chair and the deadline for applications has been extended to July 15, 2016 at 11:59 PM EST.

 

At the close of an incredible year, the TYFPC is now looking for eight (8) new council members to join our team for 2016-2017!

We are a Toronto-based social organization that seeks to engage and mobilize youth to create a healthy, just, and sustainable food system for all.  We do this by building community, raising awareness, and advocating for policy change. We also throw great potlucks and picnics!

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated youth (age 16-30) who is interested in activating positive change within Ontario’s food system, consider applying your strengths and skills to one of the available positions below:

Available Positions (8):

Advocacy Committee Co-Lead (1)

Education Committee Co-Lead (2)

Networking & Fundraising Committee Co-Lead (2)

Communications Lead (1)

Vice Chair (1)

Application Process:

Interested candidates should first, view the TYFPC Position Descriptions below (and attached as a PDF in links below). Next, fill out the TYFPC Application Form and email applications@tyfpc.ca the completed form along with an up-to-date resume. The submission deadline is Friday July 22, 2016 at 11:59 PM EST.

Please be sure to read the position description(s) you are applying for thoroughly for further instructions. All questions pertaining to applications can be directed to applications@tyfpc.ca.

We look forward to hearing from you!
2016 Advocacy Committe Co-Lead
2016-Communications-Application
2016-Education-Application
2016-Networking-Application

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TYFPC Position Descriptions

Advocacy Committee Co-Lead (1)

The Advocacy Committee provides leadership in the following areas:

• Advocacy: offer a youth perspective on food issues while representing the TYFPC at meetings, events, public deputations, and other speaking opportunities.
• Outreach: develop and lead discussions on food in collaboration with other advocacy organizations. Identify opportunities to connect the TYFPC’s advocacy work with other advocacy, research and pressing problems  affecting the food system or youth more generally.
• Research: engage the TYFPC network in local food policy issues, for example by creating policy briefs to inform the TFPC’s work, or bringing attention to specific food issues by leading workshops, supporting social movements, and leading social media campaigns.
• Co-coordinate one community meeting with other council members.
• The Council will also facilitate opportunities for community and additional committee members to write “advocacy spotlights” and guest blog posts through our communication channels in coordination with our communications team.

A person in this role should:

• Be excited about municipal food policy and/or food justice issues.
• Enjoy making presentations and facilitating group discussions.
• Take initiative on projects and be able to manage their time.
• Be comfortable in both a research and advocacy capacity.
• Be interested in generating content for TYFPC’s website and social media.

Other requirements:

• All applicants selected for council positions must attend a mandatory 2-day strategic planning retreat in September.
• All council members are required to attend monthly council, committee and community meetings the first Monday of each month.
• All council are also required to help coordinate one community meeting, which will take place the first Monday of every second month.

How to apply:

• Deadline: send a completed application and resume to applications@tyfpc.ca by July 22, 2016, 11:59 PM EST.
• Submission email subject line: ‘Advocacy Committee Application – Your Name’.
• Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews in July.

The TYFPC welcomes applications from all interested food passionate youth, regardless of experience or background, between the ages of 16 and 30. We encourage applications from diverse communities, including Indigenous, racialized, disabled, queer, and trans* youth. We welcome both lived and academic experience, and encourage applicants to note this in their application.

Education Committee Co-Lead (2)

The Education Committee Co-Lead is responsible for the following:

• Editing the TYFPC’s youth journals: Gathering, our peer-reviewed academic journal,  and Melange, our creative arts journal:
  • Managing the selection process, creating calls for submissions to both journals and answering questions from potential contributors.
  • Reviewing submissions and meeting with council members during that process.
  • Coordinating peer review by contacting reviewers and staying in contact throughout editing process.
  • Working with graphic designer in creating layout for journals.
  • Managing and periodically reviewing internal and external documentation (e.g. forms and website) for journal process.
  • Organizing a ‘launch’ event for journal for contributors, peer reviewers and public.
• Facilitating workshops:
  • Gathering resources for education toolkit and updating workshop content for participatory activities.
  • Contacting potential schools and/or community groups and coordinating materials for workshops (e.g. printing).
  • Facilitating groups in workshops.
  • Liaising with volunteers (if necessary) and co-facilitators in workshops.

A person in this role should:

• Have strong organizational capabilities.
• Be self-motivated.
• Be comfortable speaking and reaching out to the public (or want to practice public speaking and facilitation skills).
• Be attentive to detail (e.g. editing).
• Have experience using WordPress and/or graphic design (e.g. Photoshop) for journal layout is an asset.

Other requirements:

• All applicants selected for council positions must attend a mandatory 2-day strategic planning retreat in September.
• All council members are required to attend monthly council, committee and community meetings the first Monday of each month.
• All council are also required to help coordinate one community meeting, which will take place the first Monday of every second month.

How to apply:

• Deadline: Send a completed application and resume to applications@tyfpc.ca by July 22, 2016, 11:59 PM EST.
• Submission Email Subject Line: ‘Education Committee Application – Your Name’.
• Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews in July.

The TYFPC welcomes applications from all interested food passionate youth, regardless of experience or background, between the ages of 16 and 30. We encourage applications from diverse communities, including Indigenous, racialized, disabled, queer, and trans* youth. We welcome all experiences (i.e. lived and academic), and encourage applicants to note this in their application.

Networking & Fundraising Committee Co-Lead (2)

The Network Committee Co-Lead is responsible for the following:

• Collaboration: Building partnerships with like-minded youth and food organizations in the city, and identifying and following through on projects that meet our mandate.
• Promotions and Events: Attending a variety of community events across the city to meet with other groups and raise the profile of the TYFPC.
• Grant-writing: Finding relevant grants and taking the lead on writing proposals.
• Organization: Maintaining a record of communications and outreach efforts, and documenting organizational partnerships and network connections.
• Co-coordinating one community meeting with other council members.

A person in this role should:

• Love talking to new people.
• Have a keen interest in local food initiatives.
• Have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience writing grants and strong written communication skills.
• Be friendly, outgoing, and approachable.
• Have a strong interest in keeping up-to-date on Toronto food related events and activities.

Other requirements:

• All applicants selected for council positions must attend a mandatory 2-day strategic planning retreat in September.
• All council members are required to attend monthly council, and committee and community meetings the first Monday of each month.
• All council are also required to help coordinate one community meeting, which will take place the first Monday of every second month.

How to apply:

• Deadline: Send a completed application and resume to applications@tyfpc.ca by July 22, 2016, 11:59 PM EST.
• Submission Email Subject Line: ‘Network Committee Application – Your Name’.
• Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews in July.

The TYFPC welcomes applications from all interested food passionate youth, regardless of experience or background, between the ages of 16 and 30. We encourage applications from diverse communities, including Indigenous, racialized, disabled, queer, and trans* youth. We welcome all experiences (i.e. lived and academic), and encourage applicants to note this in their application.

Communications Lead (1)

The Communications lead is responsible for the following:

• Finding and sharing content for our social media channels, such as Facebook and Twitter.
• Promoting community events relevant to the TYFPC community.
• Creating, collecting, and curating content for our bi-monthly email newsletter.
• Working with the networking committee to find and connect with complementary organizations and businesses online.
• Monitoring social media and web traffic (Google Analytics).
• Writing and encouraging other council members to write blog entries for our website on a monthly basis.
• Supporting the development of communications materials and presentations for TYFPC speaking events and presentations.
• Acting as support for any technical issues council and community experience using our website, Google groups, email, or related channels.

A person in this role should:

• Be familiar with Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Google apps, WordPress, and Mailchimp.
• Be self-motivated.
• Be comfortable with basic HTML/CSS or more.
• Be connected with the local food community online (or interested in it).
• Have strong communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or other design applications would be an asset.

Other requirements:

• Supporting the communications work and storytelling for 2016-2017 grant activities and TYFPC collaboration projects.
• All applicants selected for council positions must attend a mandatory 2-day strategic planning retreat in September.
• All council members are required to attend monthly council, and committee and community meetings the first Monday of each month.
• Supporting executive committee strategic decision making processes.
• All council are also required to help coordinate one community meeting, which will take place the first Monday of every second month.

How to apply:

• Deadline: Send a completed application and resume to applications@tyfpc.ca by July 22, 2016, 11:59 PM EST.
• Submission Email Subject Line: ‘Communications Application –Your Name’.
• Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews in July.

The TYFPC welcomes applications from all interested food passionate youth, regardless of experience or background, between the ages of 16 and 30. We encourage applications from diverse communities, including Indigenous, racialized, disabled, queer, and trans* youth. We welcome all experiences (i.e. lived and academic), and encourage applicants to note this in their application.

Vice Chair (1)

The Vice Chair is responsible for the following:

• Providing leadership and support to the TYFPC council members.
• Contributing to and facilitating incoming TYFPC member orientation and ongoing council training.
• Supporting the planning and chairing of internal and public council meetings in coordination with the Chair.
• Reviewing and soliciting council feedback, and implementing changes to TYFPC processes and procedures.
• Contributing to financial decisions about the council budget.
• Regular meetings with the Executive committee and other committees to contribute to council cohesion and communication.
• Representing the TYFPC at other stakeholder tables, including the TFPC, at events and in the media.

A person in this role should:

• Be organized.
• Have peer leadership experience.
• Be prompt with email communication.
• Have excellent time management.
• Have a proven ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Have experience with and interest in practicing conflict resolution.
• Be willing to accept criticism (of oneself and of the council) and use it to implement improvements.
• Have approximately 7 hours per week to dedicate to this position and the flexibility to dedicate more hours (up to 10 hours), when necessary at busier times in the year.
• Commit to a 2-year term with the intent of taking on the Chair role in the second year.

Other requirements:

• All applicants selected for council positions must attend a mandatory 2 day strategic planning retreat in September.
• All council members are required to attend monthly council, committee, and community meetings the first Monday of each month.
• Supporting executive committee strategic decision making processes.
• All council are also required to help coordinate one community meeting, which will take place the first Monday of each month.

How to apply:

• Deadline: Send a completed application and resume to applications@tyfpc.ca by July 22, 2016, 11:59 PM EST.
• Submission Email Subject Line: ‘Vice Chair Application – Your Name’.
• Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews in mid-late July.

The TYFPC welcomes applications from all interested food passionate youth, regardless of experience or background, between the ages of 16 and 30. We encourage applications from diverse communities, including Indigenous, racialized, disabled, queer, and trans* youth. We welcome all experiences (i.e. lived and academic), and encourage applicants to note this in their application.

TYFPC Application Form