Fair Food is seeking an office intern to work10-15 hours per week from January – May 2012.

ABOUT

Fair Food is dedicated to bringing locally grown food to the marketplace and to promoting a humane, sustainable agriculture system for the Greater Philadelphia region. Since 2001, we have been uniting local farmers with businesses and consumers by promoting the importance of family farms and create a year-round marketplace for fresh, local and humane food products inthe Greater Philadelphia region. We also provide an assortment of programs and services that contribute to a strong and sustainable local food system.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The intern will provide general support within the office. Tasks will generally include:

• Update and organize Fair Food’s database
• General office tasks to include copying, mailing and filing
• Assist with preparations for special events such as the Brewers Plate and Philly Farm & Food Fest
• Assist with research & communications for Fair Food’s membership campaign and Local Food Guide
• Perform short-term research projects as needed
• Represent Fair Food at community events

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to self-direct & manage multiple ongoing projects and duties
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, database software, internet research and social media / marketing tools
• Extremely well-organized and detail oriented
• Strong writing skills and articulate phone manner
• Creative problem solving skills
• Enthusiasm for our local food system!

BENEFITS

The internship is unpaid but interns do receive the employee discount at the Fair Food Farmstand in Reading Terminal Market as well as opportunities to attend special events as a representative of Fair Food.