The Manitoba Organic Alliance (MOA) is a non-profit organization, representing all organic entities in Manitoba. MOA’s aim is to represent, promote and grow Manitoba’s organic sector through knowledge sharing, advocacy, and market development. Our vision is for a strong, resilient, and united organic sector based on the foundational principles of organic agriculture – health, ecology, fairness and care.

Send queries or your resume and a cover letter to: HR@manitobaorganicalliance.com

Hours: full-time for one year.
Start date: June 2022
Salary: $42,000
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Working from home; some travel may be required.

Application Deadline: 27 May 2022

Tasks

• Fundraising
  • Support the Manitoba Organic Alliance’s fundraising efforts through securing private donations and sponsorships and assisting the Executive Director in grant applications.
• Events Planning and Programming
  • Coordinate of grant-funded programs, including the agronomy/cost-share program and the Farm Resilience Mentorship (FaRM) Program.
  • Coordinate and manage logistics for MOA events, including farm tours, FaRM training sessions, extension events, Ag Days workshops, etc.
  • Promote MOA events through social media, newsletters, and partner organizations.
  • Prepare materials and attend in-person events and provide event management assistance.
  • Assist with production of Grain on the Brain podcast.
  • Provide support where needed for the Organic Marketplace platform development.
• Administration
  • Work with MOA’s board of directors and its committees for project administration and management and provide support where needed.
  • Edit and assist with grant applications.
  • Maintain grant documentation and assist with reporting requirements.
  • Create and maintain relevant databases.
  • Provide administrative support to the Manitoba Organic Development Committee in the management of the Manitoba Organic Grain check-off.
• Communications
  • Act as member liaison and communicate with MOA’s members.
  • Act as donor/sponsor liaison and contact potential sponsors, send annual thank-you notes, etc.
  • Prepare monthly newsletter.
  • Update MOA’s website with events/other information.

Education and Skills

• College or undergraduate degree/diploma.
• Proficient in oral and written English language.
• Reliable internet connection and cell phone.
• Located in Manitoba.
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet use, and comfortable using Google Drive.
• A positive disposition, an eagerness to learn, a strong attention to detail, and a willingness to take ownership of tasks both big and small.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills as needed to draft and review professional correspondence, manage telephone calls, and greet event attendees and speakers.
• An asset would be proficiency in WordPress.
• Knowledge of or a passion for organic agriculture.