The Seattle farmers markets are dedicated to promoting healthy eating by
connecting low-income neighbors to farm-fresh fruits and vegetables.

Twentyone markets and farm stands across the city offer a program called Fresh
Bucks, through which EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer, or food stamps)
customers can double their benefits when they shop at a city farmers market.

The Fresh Bucks Outreach Team will include three summer AmeriCorps VISTA
volunteers responsible for spreading the word about the program to the market
neighborhoods. Members of the outreach team will each be placed at a farmers
market organization in Seattle. VISTA’s will be able to experience the inner
workings of farmers markets and work closely with staff in the City of Seattle
Office of Sustainability.

Are you passionate about local food and food access issues AND looking for a
great summer job? If so, please apply!

Daily work will include: building relationships with local organizations and
customers, distributing posters and outreach materials, overseeing outreach
volunteers and working at the farmers market information tent.

Start/End Dates: May 23rd- July 29th , 2016 (start date may be flexible)

Time Commitment: 10 weeks, 40 hours/week

Stipend: AmeriCorps VISTA stipend (approx. $1,000/month)

Benefits: Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (from the National Service
Trust) or a cash stipend

Location: Seattle, WA.

How to Apply/Contact:
Email cover letter and resume to Dana Gould, dana.gould@pikeplacemarket.org.
(Interviews will take place ASAP.  The position will remain open until
filled.)

Essential Functions:
•    Create and coordinate a Fresh Bucks outreach strategy for the
neighborhoods around our farmers markets.
•    Build and grow existing partnerships with local organizations.
•    Create new partnerships with community based organizations.
•    Identify and produce content about Fresh Bucks for social media posts,
local newspapers, magazines and community newsletters.
•    Conduct Fresh Bucks presentations by request.
•    Coordinate outreach efforts and activities with City of Seattle and
outreach team members.
•    Track, measure and analyze outreach impact
•    Submit reports on completed outreach activities and impact of outreach
efforts within designated timeframe
•    Improve communication and signage about Fresh Bucks within the farmers
market.
•    Find and implement innovative ways to promote healthy eating at
farmers markets.
•    Support day to day Fresh Bucks distribution at farmers markets.
•    Support day to day farmers market operations.
•    Create a tool kit for future summer VISTAs.

More about Seattle Farmers Markets!
www.pikeplacemarket.org; http://seattlefarmersmarkets.org/;
http://www.sfmamarkets.com/

More about Fresh Bucks!
http://www.freshbucks.org/