WWFM Market Manager Intern Application

Thank you for your interest in Western Wake Farmers Market! 

About Us

The mission of Western Wake Farmers Market (WWFM) is to provide residents of western Wake County and surrounding communities with a local resource for direct access to fresh food and products from regional farmers and artisans while promoting a more connected community through events and educational opportunities at the market. We have partnered with the adjacent Morrisville Education Garden to expand our education goals and increase our donations of fresh produce to a local food pantry, and we are proud to participate in the SNAP program at WWFM, thereby increasing our outreach to bring healthy, nourishing food to all, regardless of income.

About The Position

WWFM is seeking a Market Manager Intern to work under the supervision of the WWFM Board of Directors to sustain and grow the market during the 2025 summer season: approximately May 12-August 13. This position is a temporary internship that includes two weeks of training with our current Market Manager before he is absent for the summer with his own internship. Since the duties of the Intern will be consistent with the Manager's while he is out of town, the terms "Manager" and "Intern" may be used interchangeably in this application.

The Market Manager is the “face” of the market and is the first point of contact for customers and vendors (current and prospective). They act as a liaison with vendors, Town of Morrisville staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors members on market day and other days. The Market Manager provides consistency and management of the market on a week-to-week basis and works with the Board to plan the trajectory of the market on longer time scales so that our community engagement and education and outreach goals can be achieved.

Nature of the Position

The Market Manager Intern position is a part-time position totaling 20 hours/week, with remote work and in-person outreach during the week and required in-person hours on Saturdays (7am-1pm). Pay is $18/hour.  For more details, please visit www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org/employment.

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Email *
Applicant Name *
Applicant Cell Phone *
Applicant Mailing Address *

Western Wake Farmers Market (WWFM) operates at 101 Town Hall Dr, Morrisville, NC. WWFM is open year-round on Saturdays; operating hours are 8:00am - 12:00pm (April-November) & 9:30am - 12:00pm (December-March). 

The Market Manager Intern is required to be at on-site at least 1 hour prior to opening and up to 1 hour past closing on market days (7:00am - 1:00pm in peak season; 8:30am - 1:00pm in the winter season). The Manager Intern may also be expected to attend some portion of the monthly Board meeting, which runs from 1:00 - 2:00pm one Saturday per month.

Considering factors such as your drive time, personal schedule, and other obligations, do you feel you will be able to meet these requirements?

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If you answered "with a few exceptions" or "other" above, please elaborate. 
Do you have reliable transportation that will allow you to reach the market site by 7:00am on Saturdays? *
Please share your qualifications for this role.
Do you have previous experience with farms or farmers markets, either on-farm, or as a vendor or manager? Do you have other education or experience that you feel would be relevant? Please elaborate.
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Are you familiar with Western Wake Farmers Market? *
Certain physical considerations are inherent to the Market Manager/Intern position. 

The market takes place outdoors year-round, so the Manager/Intern must be able to tolerate a variety of temperatures and weather conditions. The Manager/Intern also typically sets up and takes down the Information and Music tents, puts out and picks up yard signs around Town Hall Drive, Morrisville-Carpenter Road, and Church Street, and assists vendors with weights, etc. during the market. 

On a weekly basis, the Manager/Intern also creates content or enters data for a variety of written materials: newsletter, vendor updates, social media posts, market reports, etc. which require either the manual dexterity for keyboarding or equivalent accommodations to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent results.

Please indicate if you experience difficulty or require assistance with any of the following. 
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No issues
May require assistance
Cannot perform this task
Lift and move objects weighing 20 lbs
Navigate sidewalks and grassy areas to place yard signs
Unload and set up folding tables and tents
Spend extended time outdoors
Perform content creation and data entry tasks
The Market Manager Intern position requires use of the following platforms and software. Please indicate your comfort level with each: *
Beginner
Intermediate
Expert
Never used it, but willing to learn
Not comfortable / Will not use
Squarespace
Google Docs
Google Forms
Google Sheets
Canva (graphic design platform)
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor)
Point of Sale platforms (Square, Zelle)
Since this position requires handling money and access to Market data, a background check may be required. WWFM is aware that sometimes these checks can return erroneous or outdated information. If you anticipate any such issue, please feel free to provide any needed context with the "other" option below, or send an email to President@westernwakefarmersmarket.org. All personal information will be kept confidential. *
Please provide the full name, cell phone and email address for three (3) references that we may contact. *
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