Farmer’s Market Internship Program
May 26, 2025
The Logansport Farmers Market is looking for a Summer Market Intern to work with the Market Manager each Saturday and Wednesday that the Market is active. If you are interested in working with local vendors and patrons and learning more about how our Market operates, check out this opportunity!
Position:
Summer College Intern – June and July
Reports To:
Logansport Farmers Market Manager
General Description:
Students who work under an internship arrangement will enhance their education, their professional experience, and their interest in local industries. This job is offered in order to provide real life experience in academic disciplines applicable to the student’s major.
Responsibilities:
Work in conjunction with, and perform duties as determined by, the Farmers Market Manager. This may include:
- Fill August and September nonprofit booth slot- possibly SOIL, Cass County Soil and Water
- Work with the Parks Department and Farmers Market Yoga to make this program more visible in the community.
- Follow up and Support the POPS program
- Work toward providing garbage and recycling bins for the farmers market
- Consider providing a water station in the heat of summer
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Research and report regarding benefits of local food production and the environmental and nutritional impact
- Assist with preparation and presentation for Wellness Summit
Requirements:
- A genuine love for farmers markets and the products and community atmosphere.
- Excellent people skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to work independently and collectively as a team player
- Someone who wants to see the market thrive by trying new initiatives to promote excitement, environmental responsibility, as well as vendor and shopper experience
- Physical ability to lift 50 pounds
Hourly Wage:
$16.50 per hour up to 156 hours
Please contact us by May 31 to apply.
