Now Hiring: MArketing & Events Intern

Start: April 18

End: August 15

Timeframe: 17 Week Program

Compensation and Benefits: $15/hour. This is an hourly, part-time position, averaging 12 hours per week. 

Location: 50% Remote, with 1 day of the week being in person at the GOFM Office (306 Kempner #200, Galveston, Texas 77550) and attending GOFM events as needed. Some travel on the island is required.

Reports to: Director of Operations & Executive Director

How to Apply

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

APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED

• Description:

  • Contribute cooking expertise, artistic talents, technical abilities, people/community outreach skills, or other special strengths to GOFM’s events, programs, food access programs, and other projects

  • Assist with updating the website pages & calendars

  • Create and co-manage social media campaigns (e.g. making social media posts, creating content, etc.)

  • Become an ambassador for GOFM and engage with the community during public-facing events

  • Assist with marketing, signage, pre-event coordination, and day-of-event support for OkraFest, GOFM’s yearly fundraising event

  • Solicit, collect, and organize product donations for the annual auction

  • Support the development, planning, and implementation of projects and volunteer events, educational offerings, and other programming

  • Provide additional administrative support as needed

  Qualifications:

  • Open to High School Seniors, High School Grads, and Above

  • 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 – must keep Garden Leader up to date

  • Strong writing skills

  • Access to internet, laptop, and cellular device

  • Bilingual Spanish speaker a plus

  • Photography or Design skills a plus

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

  • Passion for farmers’ markets, local food, and sustainability. Believes in the value of fresh, locally-grown goods and increasing food access for all demographics on the island. 

  • Fluency in Spanish language, written and spoken preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Willingness to work outdoors

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