Thanks for your interest - this position has now been filled! Looking to get involved with LEAF? Send us an email at leaura.hunt@leafme.org.
About LEAF:
Leaders in Environmentally Accountable Foodservice (LEAF) is Canada’s only nationwide, non-profit foodservice certification, education and advocacy program. Established in 2009, LEAF helps restaurants reduce their environmental impact and makes it easy for patrons to identify green restaurants. We work with all types of foodservice facilities including restaurants, cafes, food trucks, campuses and tourist locations.
Market Researcher Volunteer Position:
The Market Research Volunteer will work under the supervision of the Chair of Funding and Sponsorship to generate and maintain a sponsorship database. This position will entail conducting research to identify prospective sponsors, as well as other organizations in the environmental/not-for-profit sector.
Responsibilities:
Acquire contact and other relevant information about prospective sponsors who align with LEAF’s goals and mission
Regularly update and maintain grant and sponsorship database with potential corporate and/or private sponsors and funding opportunities
Conduct research on environmentally-focused or other similar organizations in the not-for-profit space
Contribute to the evaluation of LEAF assets
Provide support to the Chair of Funding and Sponsorship in building a sponsorship strategy, as well as the management and execution of related tasks
The ideal candidate will:
Be motivated and a self-starter with excellent attention to detail
Possess strong organizational and communication skills
Be passionate about sustainability in the foodservice industry
Experience with Excel or Google Sheets an asset
A background in Marketing or Business preferred, but not required
Diversity:
LEAF is committed to equity and inclusion across our organization. Members of racialized groups and Indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and others with the skills and knowledge to engage with diverse communities are highly encouraged to apply.
Position Terms:
The time commitment will average 10 hours per month, which includes fulfilling action items, correspondence with Chair of Funding and Sponsorship and Volunteer Coordinator and regular meetings. This position is without remuneration.
Location:
Work from anywhere in Canada.
To Apply:
Please send a CV and letter of interest to leaura.hunt@leafme.org and indicate where you found the position posting.