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Posted - July 26th, 2010

Contract Position
Research Associate — Case Studies

6 months — Starting August 3, 2010
On average 19 hours per week
$10,000 with a limited travel allowance and expenses paid

Project Objective:

To develop a solid business case to encourage more BC farmers to consider using BC farmers' markets, on a regular basis, as a marketing channel to increase their sales and profits.

Team: Dr. Dave Connell — UNBC, Two Research Associates and BCAFM staff

Job Description:

The RA will work closely with the Project Lead, BCAFM staff, and the other Research Associate. The RA will be responsible for (i) completing all on-site activities at specified farmers markets in various regions of the Province for (i) gathering information for the case studies, (ii) assisting with preparing reports, (iii) developing a draft of the business planning guide including the content, layout, design, and methods of distribution. Other responsibilities include acting as a liaison between the farmers market, BCAFM and other related key industry stakeholders, facilitating communications, and fielding enquiries and (iv) working with turnkey pilot vendors.

For full details please click here (PDF)

Deadline for applications: July 29, 2010 at noon.
Please email cover letter and resume in PDF format, attention Dr. Dave Connell, to: bcafmoffice@gmail.com

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