Fall Internship At The Bed-Stuy Farm Share

Bed-Stuy Farm Share runs a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project. It is a mutually beneficial partnership between local farms and our community. The farms bring fresh, seasonal, affordable produce to Bed-Stuy and we provide a stable, financial base for the farm. Bed-Stuy Farm Share prioritizes purchasing produce from local farmers of color.

Bed-Stuy Farm Share is working to change the urban-rural relationship and put consumers and growers in control of their health and their economic relationship. In a neighborhood where heart disease is the leading cause of death and 1 in 3 adults is obese, we work with neighborhood groups and agencies to reverse these epidemics. We promote preventive health care and educate residents about how and why to incorporate fresh, local produce in their diets.

Fall 2010 interns will get the opportunity to learn about CSA models and structure by helping to manage the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) distribution to members through the end of the harvest (mid-November). Interns will also help with event planning and outreach about a new community health guide recently completed by the organization. Interns will conduct a members survey project and work with the Core Organizers to facilitate planning for 2011 with members and allied organizations in the community.

Intern Responsibilities:

• Assist with management of CSA distribution sites

• Event planning and coordination

• Respond to member requests

• Draft content for website and email updates

• Member survey coordination

• Assist with steering committee development and communication

• Grant research and fundraising planning

• Database management and administrative work.

Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm about the project

• Strong communication, and organizational skills

• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)

• Familiarity with web content management systems (WordPress, Drupal), a plus

• Ability to work independently as well as on a team

Application Process:

The fall internship program will run for 12-15 weeks. Interns must be available 12-20 hours per week with availability on weekends and evenings as needed. Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon/evening availability a plus.

This is an unpaid internship. We are happy to work with students to obtain credit towards coursework.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter explaining interest and availability (days and times) for the position along with a resume to bedstuycsa@gmail.com.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 25th at 5pm.

Check out www.bedstuyfarmshare.org for more information about our work.