SAMM is looking for summer interns!

2019 Summer Internships with Seacoast Eat Local’s SAMM Program

 

Samm at SeabrookThe mission of the Seacoast Area Mobile Market Program (SAMM), as part of Seacoast Eat Local, is to strengthen communities through greater access to local foods for all Seacoast residents. We believe that by bringing locally produced, fresh food products to individuals in their communities of home and work, we will eliminate transportation barriers and thereby expand access to local food. Expanding food access in communities with historically limited access to local foods will, in turn, support the growth and spread of local agricultural efforts and businesses and also further cement the commitment to and education supporting local foods and agricultural across our region.

In Summer 2019 Seacoast Eat Local will be seeking 5 interns to join our team as colleagues for approximately 10 hours per week. Interns can come from a variety of academic disciplines, but should be highly self-motivated, reliable and committed to our mission. Interns are vital to SAMM’s success. Individuals in this position will physically assist in running SAMM, but will also have opportunities to learn and engage others in learning about local communities and businesses, as well as local agricultural production.

Intern responsibilities with the SAMM Program include:
Being reliable and on time for shifts
Following strictly all health and safety guidelines as presented by SEL/SAMM Staff
Lifting/stacking/moving product as needed (interns should be able to lift 40-50lbs)
Working in sometimes hot or inclement weather
Interacting professionally with farmers when picking up products.
Interacting positively with customers of all backgrounds and economic means
Communicating clearly with SAMM/SEL staff about experiences, problems, important information etc
Providing community education experiences such as fruit and vegetable sampling
Prepping product for sale (weighing, bagging, washing etc)
Assist in keeping SAMM clean and safe for customers
Setting up and breaking down stop sites (putting up tent, arranging table displays…)
End of market cleaning of SAMM van
Assisting in daily reporting and logging of sales and inventory
Maintaining a clean/appropriate personal appearance

SAMM Interns will never be asked or permitted to drive the vehicle, as a matter of insurance liability. SAMM volunteers will ride in the vehicle with the SAMM/SEL Staff and will agree to wear a seatbelt at all times while the vehicle is in transit.

Brief Position Description: This is a physical position- interns should expect and be able to lift up to 50lbs and to work in sometimes hot and inclement weather. Interns will be involved in all day-to day aspects of the SAMM program. This will include picking up product (vegetable orders), setting up the SAMM vehicle for the day, traveling to stops and setting up/breaking down the stop site, completing customer transactions and providing community education experiences such as fruit and vegetables tasting opportunities.

Hours/Schedule

The intern MUST be able to commit to one full day of operation for the duration of their internship. Typically, SAMM operates Monday-Friday from roughly 8am-6pm. The intern will need to provide their own reliable source of transportation to meet SAMM and then will travel on board the SAMM van during the day..

Successful Candidates
Successful candidates will be responsible, reliable and self motivated. They will be well spoken and able to represent Seacoast Eat Local positively in a public setting. Candidates must be able to provide their own source of transportation.

This is an unpaid internship, but SEL is willing to work out credit options where possible and good work will be rewarded with strong letters of recommendation, introductions to organizations of interest and possible opportunities for future hourly work. This internship is a great opportunity for a self-starter to work and be respected as part of an enthusiastic and dynamic team.

To Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter and 2 contacts for reference to Celeste Gingras, at celeste@seacoasteatlocal.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted starting immediately and the position will remain open until filled.