Now Hiring: Market Management Intern

Application Open: May 8 – May 18

Start: June 1, 2023

End: October 30, 2023

Eligibility: Current Students or Recent Graduates of High School/College/Training Program looking to start their career in Galveston or Galveston County

Timeframe: 21-Week Program

Hours: This is an hourly, part-time position, starting at 12 hours per week. During your internship, this position requires availability every Sunday (7:30a-2p during the months of Oct-May, 7:30a-1p during the months of June-Oct).

Compensation and Benefits: $18/hour. While working with GOFM, the intern is eligible to participate in GOFM’s mental wellness program that provides free cognitive therapy (talk therapy counseling) through the Family Service Center. 

Location: Hybrid work environment. The majority of internship (approx. 7 hrs) will be spent in-person at the market (3304 Market St., Galveston, Texas 77550) on Sunday mornings into the early afternoon. The remainder of the time will be spent at their home and/or at the GOFM office (306 Kempner #200, Galveston, Texas 77550) and attending GOFM events as needed. Some travel is needed.

Reports to: Field Market Manager & Director of Operations

How to Apply

Apply by (1) completing the job application & (2) sending your resume to info@gofarmersmarket.com

THIS POSITION IS NOW CLOSED

* There is two parts to the interview, (1) Virtual Interview and (2) In-Person Market Interview. You will be asked best times to do both in the application.

• Description:

  • Assist Market Manager with all onsite operations management of weekly open-air farmers market on Sundays. Intern will be trained and eventually given responsibilities that include:

  • Physical set-up and breakdown of market

  • Liaising with: market customers, SNAP & WIC clients, onsite volunteers, community partners, etc.

  • Enter data during and immediately following Sunday markets, including SNAP transactions, final cashbox counts, etc. 

  • Collection of booth fees from market vendors

  • Become an ambassador for GOFM and engage with the community at various outreach events throughout internship

  • Support in developing, planning, and implementing projects and volunteer events, educational offerings, and another programming

  • Provide additional administrative support as needed

  Qualifications:

  • Must have reliable transportation & ways of communication

  • Passion for addressing food insecurity and strengthening our community’s connection with food

  • Experience using social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

  • Interest in local foods, education, and nutrition

  • Accountability, reliability, and adaptability

  • Strong communication skills 

  • Access to internet and laptop

  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

  • Ability to perform moderately strenuous labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs

  • Ability to work independently

  • Bilingual Spanish speaker a plus

  • Photography skills a plus

  • Familiar with Google Suite – using Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc, a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Willingness to work outdoors

• Should be able to work on their feet for hours at a time