The Centre for Local Prosperity is hiring five Festival Organizers from the Colchester-Cumberland region to help bring Local Prosperity 2026: Local People, Local Solutions to life in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia this summer!
These positions have been made possible through the Canada Summer Jobs program and are an opportunity for local youth (15-30 years) to gain experience in event production, community organizing, communications and marketing, and logistics while working alongside an inspiring network of nonprofit organizations, community groups & organizers, artists, farmers, craftspeople, business owners and entrepreneurs, and many other community leaders from across Atlantic Canada.
About Local Prosperity 2026: Local People, Local Solutions
Local Prosperity 2026 is a hybrid festival-conference focused on building resilient, regenerative, and re-localized communities and place-based economies in Atlantic Canada. It is an opportunity to listen, learn from, and celebrate incredible people and projects from across the region.
The event includes:
- Keynote speakers and plenary sessions
- Workshops and panel discussions
- Hands-on skill-sharing sessions (Up!Skilling)
- Live music and arts programming
- Food trucks and vendors
- Kids and youth activities
- Community networking
- & more!
Position Details:
- Position: Festival Organizer
- Wage: $20/hr
- Hours: 30hrs/week
- Employment length: 9 weeks
- Start date: June 15, 2026
- Location: Hybrid remote + in-person in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia
- Application deadline: May 29, 2026
What You’ll Be Doing
Depending on your interests and strengths, tasks and responsibilities may include:
- Coordinating workshops & presenters
- Volunteer coordination
- Transportation coordination (parking, shuttles, etc.)
- Social media and content creation
- Communications and marketing
- Logistics and scheduling
- Vendor and exhibitor support
- Accessibility and inclusion support
- Site set-up & tear-down
- Photography, videography, storytelling
- Community outreach and promotion
- Other! This just gives you an idea of what to expect!
Who We’re Looking For
- We’re looking for responsible, organized, community-minded, adaptable people who are excited about collaborative event work and building stronger local communities & economies and want to have fun while doing it!
- Folks who can work independently in a remote work environment (and have access to reliable internet and a computer)
- Previous event organizing experience is not required to apply but it would be considered an asset
- Applicants must be available in person in Tatamagouche from August 5-10, 2026, including evenings during the event (Aug 6-9).
We especially encourage applications from:
- Indigenous, Black, and other equity-deserving communities
- 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals
- People with disabilities
- Rural youth
- People interested in re-localization, community wealth building, social impact, community economic development
Eligibility
These positions are majority funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must:
- Be between 15-30 years old
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee status
Accessibility
The Centre for Local Prosperity is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the application process. We encourage applicants to share any accessibility needs or support requirements.
How to Apply
Please complete the application form by May 29, 2026:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged!