Farmers Market Intern

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The Allen Farmers Market is a project of Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC), a 501(c)(3) organization in Lansing, Michigan. Since 2004, the market has served as a community hub where neighbors can find locally grown and produced foods, ready-to-eat dinner options, and a convivial atmosphere in which to socialize and build community. The market is held every Wednesday year-round: outdoors in the ANC parking lot from late May - October, 2:30-7pm; and inside the Allen Market Place from November - early May, 3-6:30pm.

ANC is offering an unpaid internship to those interested in farmers market management, communications, and community development.

Internship Activities

• Volunteer coordination: lead team of volunteers during each market and train new volunteers.
• On-site assistance to the Market Manager during market days.
• Back-end assistance to Market Manager such as event planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Commitment to serve 8-10 hours each Wednesday from May - October 2017.
• Desire and ability to engage with a diverse group of people, particularly those living in low-income neighborhoods.
• Enthusiasm for local food and the Lansing community.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks necessary to run an outdoor market in all types of weather.
• Ability to function independently and in a team environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

We are able to partner with academic institutions to provide this internship for college credit.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume to Volunteer Coordinator: volunteer@allenneighborhoodcenter.org, 517-999-3919.

Also complete our internship form found at:

https://docs.google.com/a/allenneighborhoodcenter.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfe2C_dJ9GUBpA2di0SkwWgddhXOdtWh1TMovXtRKTWOxU_Ew/viewform

More information about the Allen Farmers Market can be found on our
Website: http://www.allenmarketplace.org/farmers-market/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AllenFarmersMarket/