Farmer Business Development Intern - New Roots
Core
Support the growth and success of small-scale and beginning refugee farmers by assisting with market operations, client services, and agricultural business development.
Role type
Business Development Intern
Builds
Community garden and farm sites, farmers markets, and educational events for refugee farmers
Domain
Humanitarian aid / Agriculture / Non-profit
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Client case management, Event planning, Market operations coordination, Digital system implementation, Resource identification, Administrative support
Preferred skills
Background in nutrition, public health, social work, or environmental studies, Gardening or farming experience, Business operation experience
Technologies
Digital contract signing systems
Responsibilities
Coordinate farmers market operations, Organize workshops and events, Shadow colleagues to learn farming business operations, Implement digital contract signing systems, Manage client caseloads, Connect clients with emergency food assistance resources, Provide logistical and administrative support
Seniority
Intern