Countryside Farmers' Markets is looking for a helping hand to plan and execute the markets!
The Farmers’ Market Intern provides support to the Farmers’ Market Manager in planning, preparing for and executing the Countryside Farmers’ Market. This includes on-site support, coordination with vendors and market sites, facilitating market events and programs, communicating with customers, and collection and analysis of market data. The Farmers’ Market Intern will gain an understanding of the logistics involved in managing successful and sustainable farmers’ markets, trends, benefits and challenges in small-scale agriculture and food production, and factors involved in engaging the public with local food and markets to establish a reliable customer base.
Qualifications: Must be available on Saturday mornings and have reliable transportation. Must be willing and able to do physical work in all weather conditions, lift objects ~50 lbs, and be comfortable with driving a large truck. Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Position Details: This is a part-time (20-30 hours per week), short-term internship; anticipated start date of February 21, 2017 and anticipated end date of May 6, 2017. A modest stipend will be provided.
Application Process: Please email resume and cover letter to Erin Molnar at emolnar@cvcountryside.org by January 17, 2017.