Youth Social Media Content Creators
(Seeds of Diversity)
Opportunity Details: Youth Social Media Content Creators
| Contact | Andrew Jackson, Program Manager, Youth in Food Systems; Phone: 2266007782; Email: andrew@seeds.ca |
| Duties | ABOUT US Seeds of Diversity is a nationally-incorporated charity that engages Canadians to secure the future of food production and adapt Canadian food systems to new challenges of the next century. Through education and hands-on skills training, gardeners young and old preserve the biodiversity and sustainability of our agricultural food systems. Youth in Food Systems is a program of Seeds of Diversity that works to support youth in food systems learning, skills development, and agri-food career exploration through several in-person and remote projects across Ontario. THE ROLE Our social media is one of our primary communication platforms, and we’re looking for youth interested in helping us to grow it with fun, relevant, and informational content! You will be able to co-lead our Instagram page (@youthinfoodsystems) by conducting research, creating posts, and (optional) interacting with our audience. Time commitment: 3 month minimum, 2+ post designs / month on a self-selected schedule
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| More Info Link | https://seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/join-us/ |
| Benefits | WHY JOIN? Develop research and communication skills Develop graphic design skills, using Canva Develop teamwork, accountability, and decision making skills Use your creativity and critical thinking skills as you consider how messages are conveyed to an audience Have a chance to see your work published on a professional account Have a chance to contribute to accurate and interesting food systems and sustainability knowledge sharing |
| Ages | 14 year(s) - 19 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Suitable For | Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students |
| Areas of Interest | Nature / Environment ; Social Media |
| Skills/Experience | Creativity ; Leadership ; Research ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; We require youth to join us for a minimum of 3 months. |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering |
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Month |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening All content creation work is self-paced on a schedule that suits your needs. There are some evening sessions and trainings to opt in to throughout the year. |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Not Applicable |
| Location | Virtual |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Beaverton ; Bowmanville ; Brock ; Brooklin ; Cannington ; Clarington ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Orono ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Port Perry ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 5 individual(s) needed in total. Youth participants come from communities across Ontario! |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided |
| Application Deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Liability Insurance | Not Available |
