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Children's Program Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: LINCOLN PARK FARMERS MARKET
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8 people are interested
The Children’s Program Coordinator will be responsible for the development and implementation of a children’s program at the Lincoln Park Farmers Market. The focus of this position is an educational garden raising awareness about healthy eating and supporting local and sustainable food. The children’s activities will take place at the our Sunday farmers market.
Outreach will extend to local schools and organizations with the Coordinator facilitating learning opportunities for the market. The Coordinator will also assist with the organization and set-up of the children's program market events and public relations including social media.
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About LINCOLN PARK FARMERS MARKET
Location:
PO Box 1160, Lincoln Park, MI 48146, US
Mission Statement
LINCOLN PARK FARMERS MARKET is a seasonal market focusing on locally grown fruits and vegetables, locally made specialty foods as well as and locally made arts and crafts. Our mission is, "To educate the community about healthy, locally grown food, and promoting good health." Our objective is Michigan grown/Michigan made by the farmer, vendor, and crafter. With the emphasis on organic foods, the advantage of a local farmer market is that one can talk to the farmer who raised the foods that they are to take home and eat.
Description
LINCOLN PARK FARMERS MARKET, coordinated by FRIENDS OF LINCOLN PARK FARMERS MARKET, is a volunteer based weekly Sunday farmers market with farmers with produce and plants as well as specialty food vendors and crafters. The market hours are 11 am - 3 pm, June - October, with a special late November holiday market. The location is the parking lot at vacant lot of "Mellus Park", 1661 Fort Street, between Arlington & O'Connor, Lincoln Park, Michigan.
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WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 1160Lincoln Park, MI 48146
DATE POSTED
September 22, 2016
SKILLS
- Budgeting
- Database Administration
- Basic Computer Skills
- Youth Services
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- 8 - 10 hours per week.
- Experience working with children 12 and under, agriculture (horticulture) and marketing is a plus.