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Position Title:
Farmers Market Promotion Program Assistant
Job Category:
Student Hourly
Job Profile:
Student Help
Job Summary:
BACKGROUND
This position will assist with implementation and evaluation for a USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program grant awarded to the Wood County Health Department. The grant was awarded in October of 2024 and the student would be assisting in the final year of this 3 year grant. The grant was awarded in partnership with: UW Extension, UW Madison, UW Stevens Point, Food + Farm Exploration Center, Healthy Outcomes for Latin Americans, & REAP Food Group. The project is titled, “Central Wisconsin Farmers Market Collaborative: Demonstrating a Return on Investment from Improving Food Equity at Farmers Markets.”
The objectives of the grant are as follows :
Objective 1 : Develop the systems and infrastructure to fully cement the Central Wisconsin Farmers Market Collaborative (CWFMC).
Objective 2 : Increase local economic development by addressing barriers and inequities at farmers markets and improving access to technology.
Objective 3 : Support new and growing market vendors through farmer engagement, technical assistance, and regional training opportunities.
Objective 4 : Evaluate the social and economic impact of Central WI farmers markets.
JOB SUMMARY
This graduate student assistant will assist with projects that impact the objectives of the grant including needs assessments, business development plans, marketing plans, innovative partnership creation, farmers market evaluations, and more as the work of the grant develops. Some data collection on farmers market customers & vendor data collection at Farmers Markets in Central WI utilizing the Farm2Facts system and farmers market information booth assistance on Saturdays during the summer will be necessary. This assistant will work alongside the Regional Farmers Market Coordinator with tasks as assigned, including but not limited to: outreach program organizing, researching farmers market information, strengthening partnerships with stakeholders, ensuring adherence to policy, attending relevant meetings including hybrid meetings, and assisting with program administration to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community. The graduate assistant will strive to expand and ensure access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences. They may assist with tracking and managing datasets with other research assistants at UW-Madison and UW-Stevens Point.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Must have a completed undergraduate degree by the time of position start date (February 2027)
● Must be a current graduate student at the University of WI - Stevens Point with the ability to do social science research
● Must be able to review, analyze, and summarize basic farmers market reporting
● Must be able to use a word processor and excel
● Must have a valid driver’s license
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
● Must have a valid driver’s license and travel to different farmers markets in central Wisconsin to collect vendor and customer surveys, develop relationships with market vendors, and assist market managers with tasks as needed.
○ Must be available on some Saturday mornings during the duration of your position.
■ Most farmers markets occur on Saturday mornings, it is important for this student assistant to attend and understand farmers markets through first hand experiences.
● Deliver reports and materials to research team and project partners
● Based on interests, farmers market needs, and grant objectives, formulate a topic area to research and/or a project to implement in the community approved and supported by the Regional Farmers
Market Coordinator
● Deliver a presentation during the Central Wisconsin…