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Outreach and Social Media Intern at the Carnation Farmers Market Carnation, Washington www.carnationfarmersmarket.org

The Carnation Farmers Market will celebrate its tenth year when it kicks off the season in the spring.  This Tuesday afternoon market has a focus on local food, hosting many farmers and food artisans from the Snoqualmie Valley.  This year, we will have a position for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work on our social media outreach.  This includes writing for our weekly newsletter.  Though these writings are brief, they need to be engaging.  The intern will be responsible for keeping up with news, activities, and events at the market, and finding seasonal recipes that utilize produce found at the market, to be included in the market’s newsletter.  In addition, the intern will post related and relevant updates on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.  The intern will be under the supervision of the market’s manager and will act as a representative of the market.

Internship Duration
Though the Carnation Farmers Market will run from May 7th into November, the internship start and end dates are flexible.  The selected intern will be asked to make a minimum 10-week commitment, and can expect to work between 10 and 15 hours per week.  The intern will need to be available on Tuesdays to be present at the market.  Outside of working at the market on Tuesdays, the intern schedule is flexible, as much of the work will be completed remotely.  There is certainly a potential for extension of the internship length and/or a more intensive work schedule.

Location
The Carnation Farmers Market is held at the corner of Bird Street and Stossel Avenue Northeast in Carnation, Washington.  You will need to provide your own transportation to the market itself.  The intern will also work remotely and independently to fulfill some of their responsibilities.

Intern Responsibilities
•    Write about news and updates at the market for our newsletter, and distribute this mailing electronically via Mail Chimp
•    Work with the market’s manager and the market’s cooking demonstration volunteers to identify seasonal recipes
•    Post a minimum of three times per week on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.  Schedule, approach, topics, and voice will be developed in conjunction with the market’s manager
•    Take pictures at market
•    Engage with market patrons and vendors
•    Help to set up and take down tables, pop-up tents, chairs, and displays
•    Help with cooking demonstrations, including preparation and clean up
•    Help to staff the market’s Information Booth
•    Recruit more community members interested in our newsletter mailing list

Desired Qualifications
•    Clear, written communication
•    Interest in how social media can promote a business
•    Creative and willing to bring new ideas to the table
•    Self-directed and able to work independently
•    Energetic and professional
•    Timely, reliable, and able to meet deadlines
•    Organized and attentive to detail
•    Clear and direct communicator
•    Receptive to guidance
•    Able to work and be outdoors, including lifting and carrying

Compensation
This is an unpaid internship, but you’ll often go home with fresh produce and more after the market!  If desired, the intern may arrange to receive college credit for their work with the Carnation Farmers Market.

Applicants should send two short writing samples, a letter of interest, and their resume to Market Manager Melissa Borsting at carnationfarmersmarket@gmail.com by March 20, 2013.  Feel free to contact Melissa with any questions as well!