Development & Farmers' Market Internship

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Organization Overview:

ICA (Intercongregation Communities Association) Food Shelf supports neighbors in need through food distribution, financial assistance and employment assistance. Our clients are our neighbors struggling to make ends meet - many work, yet do not make enough money to cover the basic needs of their families. ICA serves the communities of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Excelsior, Greenwood, Deephaven, Shorewood and Woodland.

ICA was established after a group of local churches saw a need in our community in the fall of 1970. Today ICA is supported by over 100 business partners, many civic organizations, two school districts, fraternal organizations, and 36 partner congregations in addition to the many individuals who give to ICA through donations and volunteerism.

Special Events & Development Internship Overview:

ICA Food Shelf offers this internship at the Excelsior Farmers Market, in downtown Excelsior, and at its main office (12990 St. Davids Rd. Minnetonka, MN 55305). This program is designed to provide students and recent graduates with an opportunity to learn about the operations of a nonprofit organization and a local farmers market, including communications and community relations aspects. Interns will play an important role in helping set up and execute the acceptance of SNAP dollars and market bucks at the Excelsior Farmer’s market.

Hours and Dates:

Tuesdays from 1-7

One other weekday

Responsibilities include:

1. Set up and take-down of booth and signage at the farmers market
2. Answer questions about market money and EBT/SNAP usage
3. Use POS terminal to process cards and convert it to market money and tokens
4. Accept donations of cash or food for ICA Food Shelf
5. Accept market money and tokens from vendors at the end of the market day
6. Reporting/data entry relating to card processing

Interns are encouraged to work 10-12 hours per week

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficient understanding of Microsoft Office
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work proactively and independently and in changing environments
• Reliable, flexible and good interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Able to handle the physical demands of booth set up and take down, including lifting

To apply, email Jerad Justesen, Donor Development, at jjustesen@ICAfoodshelf.org

12990 St. Davids Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55305 | icafoodshelf.org