The South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce Job Board
Position: Youth Community Coordinator (Summer Support Position)
Location: Salmon Arm, BC
Organization: Shuswap Food Action Society (SFAS)
Position Dates: May 20 – August 30, 2025 (with potential flexibility to end August 23)
Hours: 30 hours/week, including weekends and occasional evenings
Wage: $21/hour
About Shuswap Food Action Society
At SFAS, we believe everyone deserves access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food. Our
mission is to build community around local food and raise awareness of food security
challenges. Through programs that support growing, preparing, and sharing food, we
strengthen our local food system and empower individuals to connect more deeply with
where their food comes from.
We do this through:
– The Downtown Farmers Market – A vibrant weekend hub of local growers, food
makers, and artisans.
– School Meals Program – Providing nutritious meals and fostering food literacy for
students.
– Community Gardening Initiatives – Including the Teaching Garden, the John McLeod
Community Garden, and the Youth Garden Contest.
Position Overview
Looking for a fun, meaningful summer job where you can build real-world skills, meet great
people, and make a difference in your community? Join us as a Youth Community
Coordinator to support our Shuswap Food Action Team this summer!
In this hands-on role, you’ll help run local food programs, support community gardens, be
the Saturday summer farmers market coordinator, contribute to community events, and get
creative with storytelling and outreach. No two days are the same—and you’ll be part of a
team passionate about local food and strong communities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Farmers’ Market Support
• Set up market signage and support vendor stall set up/take down at the Saturday
Downtown Salmon Arm Farmers Market (on site by 7am, take down at 1pm)
• Help with vendor placement, fee collection, and on-site coordination
• Assist with weekly social media posts and promotions
• Work to engage market goers at the SFAS booth
Interpretive Cabin Assistant
The Adams River Salmon Society is run by a volunteer board of directors, alongside the
Executive Director, with the primary mandate to encourage and facilitate the education and
conservation of the natural and cultural resources of Tsútswecw Provincial Park
We are looking for an Interpretive Cabin Assistant for our organization to help educate the
public and promote environmental awareness & the preservation of the wild salmon and
their habitat at Adams River.
Requirements:
● You are a self-starter who is willing to work as a team member and yet comfortable
working independently.
● Self motivated/self directed to build out and successfully deliver educational programs
throughout the summer
● You enjoy working with children and the general public
● Outgoing friendly personality with a helpful customer oriented style.
● Capable of communicating efficiently and professionally
● Retail cash experience, drivers license, access to reliable transportation, and cell phone
● Ability to understand and follow emergency procedures
● Superior problem solving skills and self initiative
● Has basic knowledge of conservation of habitat and environmental issues
Responsible for:
● Meeting, engaging and directing guests visiting the region
● Providing general information on the region, river, land and salmon
● Ensuring the cabin (inside & outside) is neat & tidy and that information kiosks/stations
are stocked and organized
● Sales of merchandise items, cash and electronic payments
● Providing additional resources to our interpretive guides by helping them in setting
up the tours, distributing information, pamphlets, accepting donations etc
● Provide assistance to our Education Program Leaders
This is a part time position for the summer.
Start date is June 28, 2025 to August 31, 2025.
Each Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holiday from 10-2PM. TBC Wednesdays from 10-2pm.
To be considered for this role, please mail your resume with cover letter to:
Attention: HR Committee: secretary@salmonsociety.com
Submission Deadline is: May 23, 2025