Food Matters Manitoba is hiring 1-2 Growing Local Conference Assistants.   These positions will be based out of Winnipeg, $12/hr + 4% vacation pay beginning November 2012 to March 2013.  Evening and weekend work is required nearing the conference (February 28-March 2, 2013).  Total hours will range from 200-450 hours per position, although hours will vary from month to month. 

• Media sponsorship & media coverage 
• Press releases & general media contacting
• Poster distribution
• Growing Local website updates
• Presenter & Display coordination (inputting information, contacting, follow-up)
• Registration coordination (inputting, follow up & payments) 
• Volunteer coordination (contacting, assisting with organization)
• Sponsorships (inputting information, contacting, follow-up)
• Ticket  dissemination
• Mail merge & badges/name tag/buttons for conference 
• Updating the FMM website and contact databases
• Using traditional and social media to establish a greater organizational presence and public awareness of food security in rural, urban and northern Manitoba 
• Other duties as required

• Exceptional organizational skills with proven attention to detail
• Strong time management and able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Event experience 
• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working with the public
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and function well in a busy environment  
• Be self motivated and a team player 
• Able to exercise independent judgment  
• High level of computer knowledge, including   Word, Excel, and Access 

• Proven web and social networking capabilities, and knowledge of new media
• Experience and/or training in Communications and Public Relations
• Basic layout and design skills, and familiarity with Publisher
• Experience in volunteer coordination 
• Knowledge of, and interest in, food security    
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle