New Roots Markets Intern

International Rescue Committee•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection,rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 26 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency. New Roots is a program of the IRC that connects refugees with community gardens and farm sites so that they can feed themselves and their communities through market and wholesale opportunities. SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: The New Roots Marketing intern will play a central role in promoting New Roots farmers markets in the greater Salt Lake area and ensuring the markets’ smooth operation and an excellent customer experience. The primary focus of the internship in May and the beginning of June will focus on farmers market & CSA outreach and farmer trainings to ensure New Roots participants are prepared for the market season. The remainder of the internship (mid-June onwards) will focus on assisting in market operations, market data entry, and record keeping. This position will be hybrid. In-person weekends and some evenings are required. The intern will report to the New Roots Market Coordinator. COMMITMENT: May 11 – October 20th, 15-20 hours per week RESPONSIBILITIES: May - June • Work with the New Roots market team to conduct outreach to customers in the Salt Lake City and West Valley areas. • Create targeted marketing campaigns promoting: - Redwood Farmers Market and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) weekly vegetable box program. - Saturday and Wednesday Farmers Market • Assist the market team in developing and implementing farmer trainings, including but not limited to a training on how to sell on farmer-run CSA programs. June-October • Farmers Market data entry and record keeping • Assist farmers with writing weekly vegetable list and labeling • Pricing CSA vegetables and CSA bag allocations. • Assist New Roots staff with managing farmers markets (primarily in-person market staffing). LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. The intern will demonstrate knowledge of New Roots programming and how to best promote farmers markets to potential customers. 2. The intern will gain experience with food access programming and promotion through outreach to SNAP/EBT customers. 3. The intern will gain professional experience in customer management in the context of farmers markets. 4. The intern will demonstrate an ability to communicate with limited English speakers and people from different cultures.

Requirements

Background or demonstrated interest in food systems, agriculture, community development, public health, anthropology/cultural studies, and/or marketing.
Valid driver’s license, active insurance policy, and access to reliable transportation.
Motivated, creative, reliable and able to work independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and basic computer skills
Background check is required.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and present complex information in a concise, accessible way.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with English as a Second Language learners and communicating with the aid of an interpreter is preferred.
Familiarity with CSAs, local food systems, and food access programming a plus (not required)

Responsibilities

Work with the New Roots market team to conduct outreach to customers in the Salt Lake City and West Valley areas.
Create targeted marketing campaigns promoting: - Redwood Farmers Market and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) weekly vegetable box program. - Saturday and Wednesday Farmers Market
Assist the market team in developing and implementing farmer trainings, including but not limited to a training on how to sell on farmer-run CSA programs.
Farmers Market data entry and record keeping
Assist farmers with writing weekly vegetable list and labeling
Pricing CSA vegetables and CSA bag allocations.
Assist New Roots staff with managing farmers markets (primarily in-person market staffing).

Benefits

10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
medical insurance starting at $163 per month
dental starting at $6.50 per month
vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
disability & life insurance
an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.