Youth in Food Systems is a program of Seeds of Diversity Canada that works to engage youth in food systems learning, skills development, and agri-food career exploration through several in-person and remote projects across Waterloo Region and throughout Ontario. Since April 2021, over 320 youth aged 14-19 have participated in the program, accumulating over 3400 community service hours. We are embarking on Season 4 of the Food Leader Interview Series this year and are looking for Interviewers to lead the project!

Since 2021, our youth Interviewers have carried out 25 video and audio interviews, spotlighting 25 unique and important careers in Canadian food systems. Are you ready to join the next cohort of leaders?

We are bringing on several high school youth to join Season 5 of our Food Leader Interview Series! Our youth Interviewers conduct virtual video interviews with professionals working in our food systems (aka Canadian food leaders). This role is responsible for participating in virtual training sessions, designing interview questions, communicating with their selected Interviewee, and carrying out an interview over Zoom. 

Our goal is to provide a flexible and self-driven atmosphere where you’re free to explore your interests, gain new skills, and ultimately contribute to an important youth-drive project to inspire and educate youth about agri-food careers! 

No prior experience is required! You must currently be a high school student or of high school age (14-19).

• Research and critical thinking skills
• Communication skills and abilities to work with teammates, staff, and food leaders
• Leadership development and confidence building
• One-on-one and group training in professionalism, communications, interviewing techniques and more
• Opportunity to build and contribute to knowledge sharing about agri-food careers
• Opportunity to join a youth-driven organization focused on skill development and peer-to-peer learning