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Food Justice Facilitator

Type: Volunteer (5 positions open), in-person
Location: Simon Fraser University – Burnaby Campus
Duration: September 2026 – March 2027
Hours: 2-4 hours per week
Reports to: Food Justice Programs Coordinator

Start Date: Week of September 28*

Application Deadline: Thursday, September 17 at 11:59PM

* Collective will decide best day to meet

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About Embark Sustainability

Embark Sustainability is a resource hub empowering SFU students on their sustainability journeys through dialogue and transformative action. Our mission is to create a hub that empowers and resources SFU students and allies in their sustainability journeys. We serve transformative communities by centring anti-oppression, decolonization, and equity in impactful programming, events, and initiatives. Through this work, we spark dialogue and drive action to dismantle oppressive frameworks within institutions and our interconnected climate and food systems.

About the Role

Food Justice Facilitators will work with the Food Justice Coordinator and other collective members on planning monthly Community Kitchens and 1 Food Justice event. In this exciting role, you will be able to expand your knowledge in food security, food sovereignty, and food assets. You will create space for SFU students to get involved, learn, and take action on Food Justice issues through engagement and events planned and hosted by you. This is a perfect opportunity if you’re ready to facilitate creative and exciting learning avenues for students in an environmental non-profit setting.

Responsibilities
    • Attend mandatory weekly meetings with the Food Justice Collective to prepare and organize initiatives
    • Explore and deepen your understanding of Food Justice by engaging with resources on your own, and discuss/presenting these during collective meetings.
    • Plan and host events:
      • Raise awareness around food justice issues and engage with the university community through programming, outreach and tabling.
      • Co-develop events to engage fellow students about sustainable food systems and food literacy.
      • Plan and help facilitate monthly Community Kitchen events 2-3 times per semester and 1 large-scale event. 
    • Attend a semesterly check-in meeting with Embark’s Director of Engagement in November or December 2026.
    • OPTIONAL: Write a blog about your learnings or event outcomes.
Qualifications
  • Availability on most Wednesdays for weekly collective meetings and hosting events.
  • Currently an SFU undergraduate student, graduate student, or Embark associate member.
  • A desire to work with a team of passionate students on addressing sustainability topics with an intersectional lens!
Assets
  • Project management skills and experiences
  • Interest and/or background in Food Justice
  • Experience with Embark Sustainability
Perks (upon program completion)
  • Co-Curricular Credit (CCR): A valuable credential for job and grad school applications.
  • Reference Letter: From the Director of Engagement or Food Justice Programs Coordinator (upon request).
  • Embark Merch: Free Embark-branded gear.
  • Knowledge and Skills in Food Justice and Intersectionality Insights
  • Tabling and community outreach experience

To Apply

To apply, please review this posting and scroll to the bottom of the page. You will need to provide your contact information and answer the questions posted below by Thursday, September 17 at 11:59PM.

Please note: Only successful candidates will be invited to join the Food Justice Collective on Friday, September 18. From there, a general orientation day will be attended (on either September 22, 23, or 25) with further details on Collective meeting times.

If you have any questions, please contact engagement@embarksustainability.org.

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