LFC Project Lead

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Leadership

• Provide overall direction for LFC, ensuring all activities align with The Locavore’s mission and long-term vision.
• Act as the central POC across all LFC verticals—coordinating between internal teams (editorial, partnerships, design, operations) and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely delivery of editorial assets (stories, visuals, data) from meetups to the editorial team for coverage and publication.

Operational Stewardship

• Develop and oversee systems that support consistency, efficiency, and scalability in LFC operations.
• Anticipate challenges and implement solutions to safeguard continuity and integrity.
• Manage the LFC budget in coordination with the Projects Lead, ensuring optimal use of funds for events, resources, and travel.

Innovation & Programme Design

• Evolve LFC formats, activities, and engagement models to keep them fresh, inclusive, and impactful.
• Pilot and refine new initiatives that advance LFC’s mission, drawing on community feedback and trends in food, sustainability, and social change.

Volunteer & Leadership Development

• Build clear pathways for members and volunteers to step into leadership roles.
• Create frameworks for training, mentorship, and peer learning that strengthen network capacity over time.
• Serve as an escalation point for host, member or venue concerns, addressing conflicts with empathy and alignment to LFC’s guidelines.

Growth & Strategic Partnerships

• Achieve target growth of two new LFC cities per month and a 15% increase in venues annually, ensuring each is launched with quality and purpose.
• Build and nurture relationships with individuals, organisations, and institutions that can strengthen the network, bring fresh opportunities, and amplify impact.

Impact & Learning

• Maintain and improve systems for tracking meetups, member growth, and engagement across all LFC cities.
• Monitor and assess LFC’s activities using data, stories, and feedback to measure influence and areas for growth.
• Use insights to refine strategies, processes, and member experiences.

CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Strategic Thinker: Able to see the big picture while managing the details of planning and execution.
• Effective Communicator: Skilled in managing relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem Solver: Strong analytical skills and creative approach to challenges.
• Organizational Excellence: Exceptional attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Passion for Impact: Deep commitment to food systems change and curiosity for diverse food cultures.
• Adaptability: Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
This role offers expansive opportunities for career development within The Locavore. By demonstrating leadership and strategic vision, you may have the opportunity to take on broader responsibilities across our projects. Success here could lead to advancement into senior leadership, where you’ll help shape the future of The Locavore’s sustainable food systems initiatives.