[FMC] Farmers Market Internship Opportunity

[Stacy Miller]

*POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT*




*Wallace Research Intern – Arlington, VA*

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Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock
International will be recruiting applicants for an internship with the
Wallace Center.  The responsibilities, duties and qualifications are
described in the attached position description.



*GENERAL:*

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in
the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged,
increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. Winrock
matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural resources management,
clean energy, and leadership development with the unique needs of its
partners.  By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and
technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and
responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the
world.



The Wallace Center at Winrock International has been a key organization in
fostering a more sustainable food and agricultural system in the U.S. since
1983. During this time it has employed research, policy analysis and
education in order to drive change that benefits farmers, urban and rural
communities, our natural resources and the health of our citizens. Today,
the Center continues to provide leadership to further the development of
sustainable and equitable agriculture and food systems through national and
regional program design and implementation, policy analysis, research and
technical assistance. Current focus is on developing market-based solutions
that link a larger number people and communities to healthy and sustainably
produced food that supports a viable farm community, development of capacity
among non-profits to facilitate enterprise development, building capacity
for community-based food systems and expanding marketing channels to link
urban and rural communities. In support of this work, the Center hosts
national conferences and convenes regional working groups and networks.

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*SALARY: *

Winrock is able to offer a stipend to cover living expenses.

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*APPLICATIONS: *

Applicants should send current resume and cover letter (maximum of 2 pages
total) referencing *HRM/Wallace-Intern* by *May 2, 2008* to:
jobs at winrock.org
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* *POSITION DESCRIPTION*

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*POSITION TITLE:*             Intern**

*Location:**  *                      Arlington, VA

*UNIT:     *                                Wallace Center

*REPORTS TO:    *                Director, Wallace Center



BACKGROUND:



The Wallace Center currently leads a collaborative effort of nearly 20
farmers' market leaders and practitioners from around the country. This
geographically and organizationally diverse group is actively engaged in the
development of resources that benefit direct-marketing farmers and farmers'
market managers. In 2007 this consensus effort produced a pair of handbooks
that use plain language and abundant photography to help farmers and market
managers succeed and an ongoing series of regional farmers' market
conferences for market managers and direct-marketing farmers.



The Wallace Center will continue its collaborative development of resources
with a Risk Mitigation Tool-Kit for direct-marketing farmers that will
include information on liability insurance, food safety, marketing and crop
insurance.    The Wallace Center is also researching case studies on
successful direct-marketing entrepreneurs who have used farmers' markets to
scale up their agricultural enterprises.



POSITION SUMMARY:



The intern would assist with research and collecting of materials for the
Risk Mitigation Tool-Kit and the case study series.  This would include
constructing a document library of currently available materials developed
by farmers' markets at a local, state and regional level across the country
for review and evaluation.  This will involve contacting and networking with
state organizations, regional market networks and local market managers.  In
addition to building the document library, the intern will assist with the
research for the case study interviews and writing.  Finally the intern
would assist with some data entry for a 2007 farmers' market survey that was
conducted by the Wallace Center as part of the first year of the project.
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*QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:*



   - Fast and accurate research skills.  Research will include Internet,
   phone calls, in-person interviews and possibly library and on-line database
   sources.
   - Excellent writing skills, including ability to distill large amounts
   of information into concise memos.
   - Organization skills, including ability to catalogue and store large
   numbers of files accurately.
   - Interest in farmers' markets, sustainable agriculture/environment
   issues, and/or community development demonstrated by undergraduate or
   graduate study.
   - Must *not* require sponsorship to work in the U.S.











Matthew Kurlanski \\ Wallace Center at Winrock International \\
703-525-9430x671  \\  skype: mkurlanski  \\  www.wallacecenter.org  \\
www.winrock.org





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Stacy M. Miller
Executive Secretary
Farmers Market Coalition
stacy at farmersmarketcoalition.org
304-685-2669
www.farmersmarketcoalition.org

Farmers markets are good for everyone. Join us to make them even better.
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