Summer Internships
we are currently recruiting interns
About our internship program
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market offers a dynamic summer internship program to individuals looking to further their education and experience.
Learn how local businesses and community join together to make the farmers’ market a unique place. Interns play an important role in market functions, special events, social media, promotions, and much more. See specific job descriptions below. This opportunity offers a stipend. Resumes and inquiries may be submitted to [email protected].
We are looking for a motivated undergraduate student to assist the Market Manager with education activities and events at the summer markets. This internship will allow the student to apply education and events training in a local community setting and get an in-depth look at local food systems and small, sustainable business operations.
Student interests: Education; events; nutrition; sustainability; local food systems; social studies
Dates: This internship will last between 2-3 months between early June – late August; will work with student around availability.
Time: 8-10 hours per week. This includes every Saturday market (8:30am – 1:30pm) and every Wednesday market (2:30pm – 6:30pm). The rest of the hours are worked off-site.
Moderate stipend available; will work with student to earn academic credit.
To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to Graciela Colston, SFMA Market Manager, at [email protected].
market tasks What You Will Do
- Plan and host POP Club kids’ activities focused on local food, farming, nutrition, and sustainability
- Assist Market Manager with planning food-themed market events and activities (generally one per month)
- Create educational materials for the market, including infographics, posters, social media posts, etc.
- Promote and support market ventures including SNAP benefits distribution, collaborations with community organizations and partners, and data collection
- Work one to two markets per week: assist Market Manager with set up and breakdown of market, support vendors, operate curbside pickup program, staff the market information table, and help organize special events
