Farmers Market Promotion Data Internship

Overview

The Utah Farmers Market Network (UFMN) under Utah State University is seeking applicants to collect and summarize impact data for farmers markets across Utah. The UFMN is committed to identifying these impacts to strengthen the network’s role, improve understanding of farmers market impacts in Utah, and for future funding efforts. The successful applicant will be independently collecting data from multiple markets in the state (travel is funded) and communicating results to the data committee through spreadsheets and regular virtual meetings.

Responsibilities

Assist in the collection, summarization and analyzation of standardized data from farmers markets in Utah. The data will identify the economic and social impacts markets have on vendors, customers, and communities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to travel on weekends to and from Farmers Markets in Salt Lake City, Southern Utah (St. George, Cedar City, Hurricane), and Price for 1-2 days at a time depending on applicant’s location (travel paid)
• Ability to work and communicate with a variety of public stakeholders
• Complete at least one post-secondary course in mathematics
• Familiarity with spreadsheet software (i.e. Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in local agriculture and food distribution
• Completed introductory-level course in statistics or have used applied statistics
• Experience writing short (3-5 page) technical reports

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

 

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$15.00-18.00 per Hour

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

 

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees