Opportunity: Internship – Hilltown Mobile Market

HILLTOWN MOBILE MARKET INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (2)

The Community Engagement Intern will support the implementation of the Hilltown Mobile Market, a collaborative initiative to increase the accessibility and affordability of Hilltown-grown produce.  The intern will work closely with the Mobile Market Coordinator and Mobile Market Operator to support outreach and recruitment of program participants, assist with marketing and communications, and provide hands-on assistance on market days (Thursdays & Fridays, 2-6pm).  Strong communication skills, experience working in a retail produce or farmers’ market setting, basic literacy in social media and marketing software, a passion for equity, food access and community food systems, and familiarity with the Hilltowns preferred.

The HIP Summer Intern will promote the use of the Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Program benefit at the Hilltown Mobile Market, a collaborative initiative to increase the accessibility and affordability of Hilltown-grown produce.  The intern will educate and advocate for customers to utilize their full monthly benefit at HIP-eligible vendors including the Hilltown Mobile Market, and work closely with the Mobile Market Coordinator and Mobile Market Operator to support the market in flexible ways.  Strong communication skills, basic literacy in social media and marketing software, a passion for equity, food access and community food systems, and familiarity with the Hilltowns preferred.

Supervised By:  Kate Bavelock, Director of Community Programs

Days/Hours: Flexible, 10-12 hours per week including up to 8 hours per week staffing the market

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship, but we are happy to support students in applying for funding or obtaining course credit.

How to Apply:  Send your resume and cover letter to kateb@hilltowncdc.org by April 30th, 2021