Little Tokyo Farmers' Market Social MediaMarketing Intern

TITLE: Little Tokyo Farmers Market Social Media and Marketing Intern 

STATUS: Independent Contractor

COMPENSATION: $4800.00 stipend over 6 months 

REPORTS TO: Manager Little Tokyo Farmers Market; Senior Manager Farmers Market Operations 

Summary of Responsibilities   

The Little Tokyo Farmers Market Social Media and Marketing Intern will be assisting the Little Tokyo Farmers Market Manager to implement a marketing strategy and additional programming to promote and activate the Little Tokyo Farmers Market. The goal of this position is to help increase attendance and vendor sales at the Little Tokyo Farmers Market as well as analyze the efficacy of different marketing approaches and reception of programming from Little Tokyo residents and visitors.  

Qualifications :

Specific Responsibilities  

(HYBRID 8-10 hours per week flexible  Availability Saturdays from 9am to 2pm as needed) 

• Support the development of consistent communications branding and social media templates for the Little Tokyo Farmers Market with the market team  

• Support Little Tokyo Farmers Market Manager with taking photos and videos at the market for social media and promotional purposes 

• Support Little Tokyo Farmers Market team with developing and implementing marketing strategy  

• Collect customer feedback regarding programs vendors and activities at the Little Tokyo Farmers Market 

• Provide day-of support for special events and programming at the Little Tokyo Farmers Market as needed 

Qualifications 

• One year experience in marketing/social media support role or a related field BA in Marketing or currently enrolled in a marketing degree program 

• Experience executing communications and community outreach strategies 

• Experience managing multiple tasks and working with deadlines 

• Can work independently organized and detail oriented.  

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Zoom Social Media apps and other technology platforms 

Desired Experience and Skills 

• Creative skills: Graphic Design Photography and or Videography 

• Experience supporting small business owners especially in the food retail industry  

• Knowledge of Certified Farmers Markets LA Food Systems and Accessibility Issues and Environmental Sustainability 

• Experience working with underserved low-income communities with awareness and integrity. 

• Experience working with the Little Tokyo community and an understanding of the historical challenges of Little Tokyo and the Japanese American community  

Additional Information :

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

• This is a paid internship opportunity this position will receive a $4800 stipend over 6 months.

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand sit; talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach stoop and kneel to install computer equipment. Most work will take place indoors but some work will take place outside in rainy hot or cold weather conditions. 

May perform related duties as assigned by management. 

DISCLAIMER: The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. 

Food Access LA is an equal opportunity employer. Food Access LA makes hiring decisions without regard to race color sex religion sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression national origin age veteran status disability or any other category protected by law. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants including those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented.  

Opportunity is open until your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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To apply please submit a resume and cover letter under this application by January 15 2026.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time