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Job Title: Agrifood Visitor Experience & Events Coordinator

Position Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week; requires occasional evening and weekend shifts for events)

Compensation: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Position Overview

The Territorial Agrifood Association is seeking an energetic, community-minded individual to bring the NWT Agrifood and You Discovery Centre to life. As the public face of the centre, you will engage with locals and tourists alike, sharing the unique and inspiring stories of northern food production, culture, and resilience. This multifaceted role combines public education, event coordination, digital storytelling, and hands-on tourism leadership to celebrate and advance agriculture in the Northwest Territories.

Key Responsibilities

• Visitor Engagement & Storytelling

  • Welcome visitors and lead engaging, informative tours of the discovery centre.

  • Share compelling stories about northern soil, crop varieties, hydroponics, and the rich history of NWT agriculture (this is part of the training).

  • Answer questions and foster community pride regarding local food systems.

• Event Coordination & Execution

  • Plan, set up, and run dynamic discovery centre events, workshops, and educational programs.

  • Assist with community-led initiatives, markets, and regional agrifood gatherings.

  • Manage logistical setups, tear-downs, and coordination with local food vendors.

• Digital Media & Communications

  • Manage the Centre’s social media platforms by creating engaging, original content (photos, videos, and updates).

  • Maintain and update the discovery centre’s website with fresh content, event schedules, and local project spotlights.

  • Promote centre activities to drive public attendance and digital engagement.

• Agrifood Tourism & Activities

  • Design, set up, and lead unique agrifood tourism experiences and seasonal excursions.

  • Collaborate with local agrifood businesses, operators, and commercial makers to build compelling visitor itineraries.

Qualifications & Assets

• Experience:  experience in tourism, hospitality, public relations, event planning, or community engagement.

• Communication: exceptional verbal and written storytelling skills, with a natural ability to connect with diverse audiences.

• Digital Savvy: Confident using social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook) for content creation and managing basic website updates.

• Passion: A strong interest in agriculture, local food security, northern culture, and community-led economic initiatives.

• Logistics: Highly organized, proactive, and physically capable of handling event setups and active tour leadership.

• Knowledge: Familiarity with the NWT agrifood landscape, geography, and communities is highly valued

Position Details

• Location: Yellowknife, NT (with potential for travel to regional communities)

• Reporting to: Executive Director, Territorial Agrifood Association

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to ed@nwtagrifood.ca by November 30th. We will be conducting interviews as we receive resumes until we find the right person so apply soon if you think this is for you!