Agency Sponsor: Francis Ge, fmge@ucsc.edu
If interested, submit the Center for Agroecology’s Internship Sign-up Form. This is an unpaid internship.
# of Interns:
Agency Description:
Produce Pop-Up is a twice-weekly, low-cost organic farmstand on campus run by UCSC students and open to the entire community. Interns will assist in all aspects of the farmstand, including sourcing produce from the UCSC farm and the Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market, bringing it directly to central locations on campus, marketing and selling the produce, creating and sharing seasonal recipes, and building community through good food. Produce Pop-Ups take place on Wednesdays from 11am-3pm at Quarry Plaza and 11am-3pm on Fridays at Science Hill in front of the Science & Engineering Library.
Intern Responsibilities:
Interns will assist in all aspects of the farmstand, including sourcing produce from the UCSC farm and the Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market, bringing it directly to central locations on campus, marketing and selling the produce, creating and sharing seasonal recipes, and building community through good food.
Other Requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and work in all weather
Intern Shits:
Shifts are available Wednesdays 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm, Fridays 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm
Location: Quarry Plaza on Wednesdays and at Science Hill in front of the Science & Engineering Library on Fridays
Key Words: Agroecology/Food Systems, Enviro Justice/Social Movements