Ontario Young Farmers’ Forum Coordinator

Reporting to the Past President and working closely with the Ontario Young Farmers’ Forum (OYFF), the incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the forum for 2013.

This position will support JFAO throughout the planning process and implementation of OYFF.  This is a contract position of one year commencing June 1^st 2013 and completed on or before May 31^st 2014.

Specific duties:

• Support the OYFF Chairperson and organizing committee in hosting a successful event.
• Work with the committee via teleconference/online communication/in-person meetings to prepare the conference schedule
• Research funding opportunities and prepare grant applications
• Liaise with OFA Convention Convenor & hotel staff to arrange room bookings, food, & all other event logistics.
• Prepare marketing & media materials to recruit sponsors and event participants.
• Assist the committee in updating the forum budget for approval at the summer meeting of the JFAO board of directors
• Provide regular updates to the OYFF committee, OFA, and JFAO executive/board.
• Compile evaluations and make recommendations for the following OYFF.
• Ensure all necessary reports are completed post event and submitted
• Understand requirements laid out in the JFAO Constitution and Policies.

Resume to be received by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than April 19^th 2013.

Special Events Program Assistant

30 hours per week for 10 weeks.

Starting salary: $12/hour. This position will support JFAO through the summer with program and event preparation, execution, and post-event wrap-up, ensuring all requirements are completed in a timely and organized fashion. It may include researching, designing and assisting with the preparation of marketing, sponsorship, and registration materials, as well as other office duties, including database record entry. Familiarity with Microsoft Office 2007 including Access and Publisher would be an asset. This position is subject to grant approval.

Deadline to apply – April 19^th 2013, resume to be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Congratulations to the 2013-14 JFAO Executive!

President - Doug Skinner
Past President - Sarah Found
Finance - Erich Weber
Membership - Alex Mitchell
Marketing - Claire Johnston
CIP - Tricia Staples
Fund Development - Sara Jibb
Ag Programs - Jessica Burgess
Social Rep (new position in 2012) - April English
4-H Rep - Victoria Kyle
OFA Rep - Mitch Morawetz

Pictured from L to R Back Row: Tricia Staples, Sara Jibb, Alex Mitchell, Claire Johnston, Jessica Burgess

Front Row: Sarah Found, Doug Skinner