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Summer Internships

We are not currently recruiting summer interns, please check back on this page in spring 2021!

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market offers a dynamic summer internship program to individuals looking to further their education and experience.

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Learn how local businesses and community join together to make the farmers’ market a unique place. Interns play an important role in market functions, special events, social media, promotions, and much more. See specific job descriptions below. This opportunity offers a stipend. Resumes and inquiries may be submitted to emily.sfma@gmail.com.

 

2020 Education Intern

This summer internship will allow the student to apply education training in a local community setting and get an in-depth look at local food systems and small, sustainable business operations.

Tasks:

  • Plan and host POP Club kids’ activities focused on local food, nutrition, and sustainability
  • Assist Market Manager with planning food-themed market events and activities
  • Promote and support market ventures including SNAP benefits distribution, collaborations with community organizations and partners, and surveying our community
  • Create educational materials for the market, including infographics, posters, social media posts, etc.
  • Work one to two markets per week: assist Market Manager with set up and breakdown of market, support vendors, staff the market information table, and assist with special events

Student interests: Education; nutrition; sustainability; local food systems; social studies

Dates: This internship lasts approximately 2.5 months from early June – mid-August; will work with student around availability.

Time: 10 hours per week. This includes every Saturday market (8:30am – 1:30pm) and every other Wednesday market (2:30pm – 6:30pm). The rest of the hours are worked off-site.

Compensation: $20 per Saturday market worked; $15 per Wednesday market worked; will work with student to earn academic credit.

To apply, please send a resume and informal letter of interest to Emily Meagher, SFMA Market Manager, at emily.sfma@gmail.com.

 

2020 Marketing Intern

This summer internship will allow the student to learn more about what goes into maintaining and growing a local non-profit and get an in-depth look at small, sustainable business operations.

Tasks:

  • Run market promotions on social media platforms; brainstorm new formats and platforms on which to advertise to increase customer engagement
  • Spearhead new market collaborations with community organizations and partners
  • Work on promotional materials including weekly newsletter, design materials (print and digital), newspaper articles, press releases, website, etc.
  • Aid in data collection and analysis to serve better serve customer base and attract new customers
  • Work one to two markets per week: assist Market Manager with set up and breakdown of market, support vendors, staff the market information table, and assist with special events

Student interests: Business; marketing; public relations; sustainability; local food systems

Dates: This internship lasts approximately 2.5 months from early June – mid-August; will work with student around availability.

Time: 10 hours per week. This includes every Saturday market (8:30am – 1:30pm) and every other Wednesday market (2:30pm – 6:30pm). The rest of the hours are worked off-site.

Compensation: $20 per Saturday market worked; $15 per Wednesday market worked; will work with student to earn academic credit.

To apply, please send a resume and informal letter of interest to Emily Meagher, SFMA Market Manager, at emily.sfma@gmail.com.

 

 

Here’s what some of our past interns have said about their experience…

“I am honored to have been a part of the Saratoga Farmers Market community. This internship was very helpful in allowing me to get hands-on experience with my passions for sustainable farming. I met many great farmers that were open and willing to educate me on farming. In addition to this, I worked with a great group of people who were passionate about the market. Every day brought something new and exciting to do.”
– Kara Winslow, University of Vermont, Intern 2018
“Being an intern at the Saratoga Farmer’s Market was the best experience professionally and personally. The work encouraged me to interact with the vendors and customers, who taught me more about the local food system than any class could have conveyed. Not only did the market feel like a family, but they helped to increase my awareness of what our society needs, and how we can function in a more sustainable manner that is kinder to people and the planet. Never have I had an internship cultivate such a breadth of skills, experiences, and friendships such as that with the Saratoga Farmer’s Market. Foodies, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, inquiring minds, and so many more will find the internship of a lifetime here.”
– Marley Bonacquist-Currin, Siena College, Intern 2017

“The hands-on nature of the internship program at the Saratoga Farmers’ market gave me the tools to succeed in the business world – not just from a technical marketing standpoint, but the tools to interact with people in a fun work environment! As I prepare for graduation, I realize that the internship program gave me the foundation and skills for the field I want to enter for my career!”
– Courtney Kramer, Sacred Heart University, Intern 2017

“I had a great experience interning at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market! I met so many interesting people and was able to learn something new from all of them. I loved that the internship could be tailored to each individual because I was able to connect my love for nutrition with the importance of farm fresh food at the market. There is so much you can take away from this internship. It is definitely a job you will look forward to going to!”
– Sarah Morin, Intern 2016

“Working at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market was an incredible experience! I learned so much about sustainable agriculture and the importance and value a farmers’ market has on strengthening a community socially and nutritionally. I met some incredible people and learned so much from my time at the market, it is truly an incredible place!”
– MacKenzie Klarsfeld, Boston University, Intern 2016

“Working at the Farmers Market was an experience like nothing else. It strengthened my interested in farming by witnessing the amazing farmers each week who were passionate, intelligent, and successful in what they do. This internship is a great experience for those looking to be involved in strengthening their local food hub. The market was the highlight of my weeks and always a pleasure to be involved with!”
– Abby Zlotnick, University of Colorado, Intern 2015

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Looking to grow your business in the new year? Ven Looking to grow your business in the new year? Vendor applications for our summer market are now open from January 15th-31st! Local farmers, artisans, crafters, and specialty food makers are welcome to apply. For more information visit our website https://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/vendor/
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Another week, another Market Crush Monday! This we Another week, another Market Crush Monday! This week we talked to Argyle Cheese Farmer’s Dave, who brings a variety of aged cheeses, curds, yogurt, smoothies, frozen pizzas, and more to the market each week!

1. How did you get started with Argyle Cheese Farmer?
My wife, Marge, and I started back in 2007 with producing yogurt, buttermilk and cheese on my family farmstead which had been in operation since 1860. Over the years, Marge - who is quite the visionary! - has expanded our business and product line immensely but we have always stayed committed to using only high quality milk from local farms without artificial hormones.

2. Can you tell me a little bit about your recent expansion?
We recently opened a retail store and production facility in Hudson Falls where you can buy all of our products as well as a collection of local artisan’s eggs, honey, maple syrup, and much more. The cool thing about this location is that we built it with windows into our production area so you can watch some of your favorites being made!

3. What is your favorite part about vending at the market? 
That would definitely be meeting the people who love our products. I’ve made some really great friends over the years and it's nice to be able to see familiar faces each week. 

Be sure to visit the Argyle Cheese Farmer every Saturday from 9:30 to 1:30 in the Wilton Mall food court! 

Are you interested in becoming a vendor at the market? Our summer vendor applications are open now from January 15th-31st! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to grow your business and join the farmers’ market community!
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Give your gut a little love during these cold, dar Give your gut a little love during these cold, dark winter months! Grab @puckersgourmet probiotics, like pickles, kimchi, and sauerkraut, at the market this Saturday. We'll be open with 40+ local vendors from 9:30am til 1:30pm at the Wilton Mall food court. Healthy has never tasted so delicious!

🤸 What's your favorite gut-boosting food? 🤸
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Market Crush Monday is back! This week we talked t Market Crush Monday is back! This week we talked to Laurie from Kokinda Farm who brings her homemade jams & jellies, vegetables, eggs, bread and a variety of hand-sewn items to the market.

1. How did you get started with your farm?
My parents were dairy farmers and I always had a garden and did a lot of canning. Then I just happened to meet someone who got me into the market and have slowly learned things by trial and error to get to where I am today.

2. Do you have a favorite jam?
Definitely my peach jam that I make with my own peaches! Around 60% of my jams are made with all my own fruit that I grow and the rest I supplement with fresh fruit from local pick yourself farms.

3. Why do you like vending at the farmers market?
I love working for myself and being able to interact directly with customers, it’s very rewarding. It’s also great getting to know other local farmers and be able to share stories, information and goals with each other. I've been a school bus driver for the past 23 years but this May I’ll be retiring and am very excited to go full time for farming!

Are you also a local farmer or producer and are you looking to expand your business in 2021? Our summer season vendor applications are open January 15th-31st! Keep an eye out on our page for how to apply. And make sure to stop by Kokinda Farms every Saturday from 9:30-1:30 in the Wilton Mall food court!
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