at Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Markets
Agency Sponsor: Nicole Zahm, education@santacruzfarmersmarket.org
# of Interns:
- Spring 2025: Sponsoring 3 interns enrolling in ENVS 84, 83, 183 and 183A/183B
- Summer 2025: Sponsoring students enrolling in ENVS 84.
This is an unpaid internship.
Agency Description:
Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Markets was established in 1990 and runs five markets in the north county region. Our mission is to connect small farms and local food makers with residents – acting as a hub for food access, public health and community building while promoting the region’s strong farming tradition.
Intern Responsibilities:
Interns will learn and support the basic mechanics of running farmers markets including set up, breakdown, customer service and the facilitation of our food access programs. Interns can also specialize on projects specific to their interests and skills, working with us to develop educational materials, graphics, photography and stories that promote and support our role and reach in the community.
Other Requirements:
Be comfortable working with the public. Able to lift 40 pounds.
Locations:
- Downtown Farmers’ Market: Cedar and Lincoln, Santa Cruz 95060
- Westside Farmers’ Market: Mission Street Ext. and Western Dr., Santa Cruz 95060
- Live Oak Farmers’ Market: 15th and East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz 95062
- Felton Farmers’ Market: 120 Russell Ave., Felton 95018
Key Words: Agroecology/Food Systems