Internships at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market:
The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market is seeking summer and part-time Interns. Join our dynamic fast-paced team as a Market Volunteer Intern! We are looking for responsible, dedicated, outgoing folks to assist with Farmers Market operations in the market and in our administrative office.
Learn all about local foods, community engagement and economic development this summer as an intern at the historic Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, a 501c-3 non-profit. We support 105+ farms, prepared food makers and craft artisans and we are a top ten destination for the city! Come join us in the fun and make a difference in Greensboro!
These unpaid internships are a minimum of 3 months beginning immediately, with the option for continuation into the Fall semester. Ongoing opportunities are available.
These internships do not guarantee employment opportunities within the Market after the internships are completed.
Social Media Intern responsibilities include:
- Researching and writing relevant weekly social media posts
- Utilizing WordPress, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Vine to further the goals of the GFM and increase social media following
Public Relations Intern responsibilities include:
- Writing press releases
- Working with local media outlets
Education Intern responsibilities include:
- Assisting in Kids First Saturdays, education projects, book clubs, leading tours, and market field
- rip classes
- Designing outreach plans and materials
Public Health Intern responsibilities include:
- Assisting in health screenings
- Participating in table and farm inspections
- Assist staff with market compliance.
Operations Intern responsibilities include:
- Operations/Compliance (agriculture/horticulture)
- Assist in routine inspections
- Research new product category research
- Communicate with vendors on crop and product matters
Qualifications:
- Ability to commit for a minimum of 3 months 10 to 30 hours per week.
- College age or above
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Responsible and reliable
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team
- Enthusiasm for Farmers Markets, small farmers, locally grown produce, and environmental sustainability