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6 people are interested
Santa Monica Farmers Market Education Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Santa Monica Farmers Market
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6 people are interested
Join our dynamic fast-paced team as a Farmers Market Volunteer /Intern. We are looking for responsible, dedicated, outgoing folks to assist with Farmers Market operations on-site and in our administrative office. Interns have the opportunity to work with Farmers Market staff to develop goals and projects.
Time Commitment: Minimum ten hours per month for six months or more. Education volunteer/intern must be available Wednesdays from 8:00 am - 12 noon and/or Tuesdays 9:00-11:30 am.
Available Positions
- Farmers Market Field Trips Lead Teacher
- Farmers Market Field Trips Assistant Teacher
- Education Program Food Manager
- Education Intern
- After School Market Teacher
- Information Booth Volunteer
- Social Media Intern
- Analytics Intern
- Volunteer Coordinator Intern
Education Volunteer Responsibilities Include:
- Shop for produce at the Wednesday Downtown Farmers Market
- Assist in preparing samples and salads for market field trip classes to K-2 nd grade students
- Assist in teaching / independently teaching 20-minute presentations to K-2 nd grade students (up to 25 students per class, 3 classes per day)
- Assist in cleaning, breaking down booth, and making suggestions for following week’s class
Qualifications:
- 18 years of 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 and locally grown produce, social media, marketing, education and environmental sustainability
If applying for the education volunteer:
- Please explain why you want to intern/volunteer with the Santa Monica Farmers Markets and what you hope to learn, gain, accomplish during this internship.
- Please provide the dates, days and times you are available.
- Please provide 2 professional references names and phone numbers.
This is an unpaid volunteer position that requires a minimum time commitment of ten hours per month for a period of six months or more.
Please mail, e-mail or fax resume, cover letter, volunteer application supplemental questions and references to Rufiena Jones-Soro and smfms.education@smgov.net -- Re: Education Volunteer/Internship
More opportunities with Santa Monica Farmers Market
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Santa Monica Farmers Market
Location:
1901 Main Street, Suite F, Santa Monica, CA 90405, US
Mission Statement
The Santa Monica Farmers Markets are committed to promoting healthy eating and sustainable agriculture in California by providing fresh agricultural products from small farms to urban customers, thereby building community and preserving California farmland.
Description
The City of Santa Monica oversees the operation and management of four Certified Farmers’ Markets (CFMs). An estimated 900,000 shoppers visit the markets every year. Collectively, they provide customers year-round with a selection of fresh, seasonal produce that is pre-eminent among farmers' market programs in the nation.
Join our dynamic fast-paced team as a Farmers Market Volunteer /Intern. We are looking for responsible, dedicated, outgoing folks to assist with Farmers Market operations on-site and in our administrative office. Interns have the opportunity to work with Farmers Market staff to develop goals and projects.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1901 Main Street, Suite FSanta Monica, CA 90405
DATE POSTED
July 27, 2017
SKILLS
- Cooking / Catering
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 10 hours