New Roots Markets Intern
International Rescue Committee, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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), working in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to help people 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 worldwide 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 be 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 onward) will focus on assisting in market operations, market data entry, and record keeping. This position is hybrid; in‑person weekends and some evenings are required. The intern will report to the New Roots Market Coordinator.
Commitment May 11 – October 20, 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 the Redwood Farmers Market and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) weekly vegetable box program.
Assist the market team in developing and implementing farmer trainings, including 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 lists and labeling.
Price CSA vegetables and allocate CSA bags.
Assist New Roots staff with managing farmers markets (primarily in‑person market staffing).
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge of New Roots programming and best practices for promoting farmers markets to potential customers.
Gain experience with food access programming and promotion through outreach to SNAP/EBT customers.
Develop professional experience in customer management in the context of farmers markets.
Demonstrate 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.
Experience working with English as a Second Language learners and communicating with the aid of an interpreter is preferred.
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.
Familiarity with CSAs, local food systems, and food access programming is a plus (not required).
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including relocation compensation, is available.
Professional Standards All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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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 be 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 onward) will focus on assisting in market operations, market data entry, and record keeping. This position is hybrid; in‑person weekends and some evenings are required. The intern will report to the New Roots Market Coordinator.
Commitment May 11 – October 20, 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 the Redwood Farmers Market and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) weekly vegetable box program.
Assist the market team in developing and implementing farmer trainings, including 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 lists and labeling.
Price CSA vegetables and allocate CSA bags.
Assist New Roots staff with managing farmers markets (primarily in‑person market staffing).
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge of New Roots programming and best practices for promoting farmers markets to potential customers.
Gain experience with food access programming and promotion through outreach to SNAP/EBT customers.
Develop professional experience in customer management in the context of farmers markets.
Demonstrate 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.
Experience working with English as a Second Language learners and communicating with the aid of an interpreter is preferred.
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.
Familiarity with CSAs, local food systems, and food access programming is a plus (not required).
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including relocation compensation, is available.
Professional Standards All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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