The Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network (EOAN) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to supporting the development, growth and sustainability of local food and agriculture initiatives in Eastern Ontario. The EOAN operates in Prescott-Russell, Stormont Dundas & Glengarry, Cornwall, and the Ontario portion of Akwesasne.
Marketing
Build comprehensive and meaningful connections between consumers and agrifood partners through dynamic promotional initiatives.
Expand Network membership by widely promoting who we are and how we can help.
Capacity Building
Connect agri-food partners with the support, training, and resources they need to thrive.
Strengthen organizational capacity to ensure Network sustainability and success.
Championing
Understand the realities of our members and act as their champion in matters of sector development.
Position the Network as an invaluable sector leader, worthy of investment.
Promoting Member Products and Services
Shopping locally, especially for food and beverage does wonders. Discover the great food and beverages, the unique flavours, and the beautiful people behind it all.
Buying local food builds the local economy for mutual prosperity. It supports small scale family farms and food artisans. It grounds you in local identity and flavours. It creates bonds and relationships between producers and consumers.
Visit the EOAN’s promotional website, Savour East Ontario.
Become a Member
Let’s make our region a great place to live, work, play, and visit with wonderful farmers and food artisans, great regional flavours, and memorable experiences.
Membership includes:
- Support and growth opportunities through our vast network.
- Participation in cooperative marketing strategies such a food asset mapping and farm tours.
- Participation in regional meetings, events, training, social events.
News and Updates
Looking for a Special Events Coordinator
Who We Are
The Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to coordinating the development of the local agri-food sector in Eastern Ontario and fostering dialogue between its members and partners. The EOAN operates in Prescott-Russell, Stormont Dundas & Glengarry, Cornwall, and the Ontario portion of Akwesasne.
The EOAN is growing. We have a local food brand to connect producers and consumers, build relationships, and create a community that takes pride in the food they grow and eat.
The Opportunity
The EOAN is looking for an organized and energetic Special Events Coordinator to be the point person at local markets and events related to our SavourEastON brand and build our content library to further promote our members. The ideal candidate for this team is a self-starter, with a ‘boots on the ground’ mentality, who can work with a dynamic team, is great with people, and can adapt in a non-profit and ever-changing environment. Reporting to the Executive Director through the Member Services Coordinator, the Special Events Coordinator is a temporary position that will work closely with both the Member Services Coordinator and the Executive Director.
Your Impact
Events:
- Spearhead all local market events and other event and representation opportunities
- Drafting and sending emails and coordinating dates
- Work closely with the team to establish calendars and event priorities
- Coordinating with various members and organizations to promote products and experiences
- Ensure EOAN representation
- Identify the requirements and expectations for each event
- Recruiting new members and ambassadors
- Liaise with vendors, exhibitors, and stakeholders during the event to ensure appropriate EOAN support
- Manage all event set-up, tear down, and follow-up processes
- Assess an event’s overall success and submit findings
- Provide event leadership and support for all other EOAN events and third party events
- Develop and maintain an annual events calendar with a limited events budget
- Use websites and social media to disseminate information and promote special occasions or relevant news to members and supporters.
Content:
- Develop and maintain a content library in line with the new SavourEastON brand. Work closely with the Member Services Coordinator to organize and develop marketing assets.
- Local producers have compelling stories about challenges, determination and triumph. Determine how much and what kinds of creative assets should be created in partnership with producers to ensure we capture this vital content that drives home our brand story and helps us connect with consumers, donors, government and prospective partners.
- Assist with the social media calendar and ensure a regular cadence of digital content.
- Assist in content development for all social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Website). Effectively conceptualize, edit, and record video and other visual content for these digital platforms.
- Collect and interpret demographic data to develop best practices that yield best results in our digital outreach
- Assist the Member Services Coordinator in writing blog posts (producer stories, recipes, and features)
What You Bring
- 1-3 years of experience working in marketing, event management or project management; or be currently enrolled in a related field of study
- A passion for our work in the community and ambition to understand the dynamics and opportunities of local food production, delivery, and consumption
- Familiarity with Eastern Ontario geography and culture
- Bilingualism (French and English) is a requirement, written and spoken
- Creative mind that can bring ideas to life in an organized and logical manner
- Familiarity with various software/tools, methodologies, and best practices
- Tech-savvy with the ability and interest to learn and use new technologies efficiently and quickly
- A positive attitude with the ability to problem solve, lead, and adapt to any situation
- Excellent time management and organization skills and ability to multi-task across many projects
- The ability to dive in, be proactive, and collaborate on different projects
- Driving is essential for this position. You must have your G2/G license as you will have to represent the EOAN at various events and local markets.
- You must have the ability to lift heavy (up to 25lbs) items during event set-up and take down
Why Join Us?
- A meaningful opportunity to make a difference in your local community and to have first-hand contact with the producers and people who champion local food initiatives and play a key role in feeding our communities
- The pride of being part of a highly respected, high impact community organization
- A stimulating, fast paced professional opportunity in a team of like-minded ‘world-changers’
- Flexible work arrangements
- Home based employment with local travel and outdoor events.
- Limitless opportunities to sample and review exceptional Eastern Ontario local food products
Working Conditions
- Work schedule includes weekdays, weekends and occasional evenings to allow participation to local events and markets, with heavier demands during high season.
- Employees are required to communicate with the public and EOAN members in both official languages and communicate in the language of their choosing.
- Employees work from home and are required to have access to a work space, computer/laptop, cell phone and high speed internet.
- Salary will be 17.20$ per hour.
- Duration of employment is for 9 weeks at 30 hours per week. (270 total hours)
- Starting date is slated for June 2025.
Your Application
If you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at the EOAN, send your resume to Eric Collard, Executive Director, by email at admin@agro-on.ca
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with EOAN.
EOAN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
EOAN is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Are You a MiniMarket? Let Us Know!
We’ve created a form for members who want to let us know if they qualify as a MiniMarket! To be considered a MiniMarket, you must resell at least three locally made products from other producers.
By joining the program, you’ll gain extra visibility and connect with more local consumers.
Fill out the form today and be part of this exciting opportunity!
