Milwaukee Market Match Intern

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is the leading local hunger-relief organization in the state with locations in Milwaukee and Appleton. Founded in 1982 by the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is a local and independent member of the Feeding America network. Driven by our mission to solve hunger, we are bringing more people together around the table to collaboratively address the root causes of hunger. Together with our network partners, we serve nearly half a million food-insecure people across 35 counties in eastern Wisconsin each year. The Milwaukee Market Match Intern will support Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s Food Systems & Strategy team in implementing and evaluating the Milwaukee Market Match program. This program provides nutrition incentives to FoodShare participants at farmers markets across Milwaukee County, helping increase access to fresh, local foods. This internship provides hands-on learning in community engagement, program coordination, data tracking, and nonprofit program operations. The role offers opportunities for professional development through participation in farmers market operations, data collection and evaluation, outreach activities, and collaboration with internal teams and community partners.

Requirements

Interest in food systems, public health, nonprofit programs, or community engagement.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation to attend farmers markets (mileage reimbursement available).
Availability for regular Saturday farmers market shifts and occasional evenings.
Ability to interact respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of the Milwaukee Market Match program by assisting with farmers market operations, program setup, and incentive distribution processes.
Attend farmers markets to engage with shoppers, answer questions about the program, and support outreach efforts that connect FoodShare participants to healthy food options.
Conduct shopper surveys and assist with gathering feedback from market participants to support program evaluation and improvement.
Maintain accurate records of coupon distribution and redemption, assist with data entry, and support the tracking of program metrics to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
Assist with tracking and distributing program supplies such as coupons, signage, and outreach materials to participating markets.
Support distribution of multilingual outreach materials and assist with community events, meetings, or coalition activities that strengthen awareness of the program.
Assist in compiling data and developing summaries that highlight program outcomes, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
Participate in internal meetings, observe program planning processes, and gain exposure to how partnerships and community-based programs operate within a nonprofit organization.
Other duties as assigned, with a focus on professional development and learning.