Farmers’ Market Local Food Fellow

POSITION SUMMARY

Pittsburg Farmers’ Market, in partnership with K-State Research and Extension Local Food Systems, is seeking a Local Food Fellow to complete the local food system project: Social Media Manager/Market Manager Assistant.

This part-time, sixteen-week (320 hour) fellowship will run from April 14th through August 1st, 2025.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote the market through social media and other outlets to increase awareness.
• Conduct “Vendor Spotlight” interviews on an approved timeline. Visit vendor properties, create video or written stories with pictures detailing what each vendor sells and how they create their products.
• Maintain positive relationships with all vendors.
• Attend and assume the “Market Manager” position on certain Saturday mornings from June through July. This entails unlocking and setting up the market facilities, ensuring vendor well-being, submitting SNAP/EBT transactions and collecting vendor fees.
• Assist Market Manager, when applicable, in advertising for, securing, and maintaining local sponsorships. · Promote use of nutrition purchasing programs such as SNAP/EBT & Senior Farmers’ Market.
• Conduct customer, potential customer, and vendor surveys.
• Perform related functions as assigned.
• Complete final report to be submitted to K-State Research and Extension Local Food Systems Program Coordinator before finishing fellowship time period.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with individuals, groups, and co-workers to accomplish individual and/or group goals, as evidenced by previous leadership roles.
• Experience working with diverse audiences.
• Experience in managing social media, preferably Facebook, for a page other than one’s own.
• Some experience in photography, videography, or professional writing.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals, groups and through mass media and social media.
• Possess computer skills including email, internet, and Microsoft Office Programs.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
• Willingness and ability to work mornings or afternoons, including Saturday mornings.
• Must be 21 years old or older.