INTERNSHIP: Learn Fair Trade Festival Business

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I'm such a project person! I'm not gonna stop till I drop!

In my gypsy peddler wanderings with Heathcote Earthings I've met lots of folks trying to sell their good idea, like my friend Harriet Moon who makes cloth menstrual pads. She does an occasional booth on a very small scale. I saw someone selling dryer balls, tried them, and now I sell them at very little markup because I think every home with a clothes dryer should have dryer balls! My mom is after me to teach her how to make jewelry for a little extra money. Finally we at Earthings have decided to share our business wisdom in an internship!

Have an idea for a green retail venture but don’t know where to start? Heathcote Earthings sells at music festivals, county fairs, etc., saving the expense of store rent. We educate consumers on fair trade and many organic, recycled, natural and energy-saving options. We’re a cooperative based at Heathcote Community.

Live in community and learn how to make a difference while making your living! Interns will learn jewelry making, selling, display techniques, wholesale ordering, scheduling, booth design and placement, festival politics, bookkeeping, etc., from a 20 year veteran peddler! Upon completion, interns will have skills and business plan to start their own ventures or join our cooperative!. Housing is in our mill bunkroom. Vegetarian meals provided. Internship is a 3 month commitment, offered April through November. 40 hours per week, usually long days most weekends with time off mid week.

Nitty gritty: Non-smoker. Must have own car. Computer skills helpful. Details on community at www.Heathcote.org. Email for details on internship.

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INTERNSHIP: Learn Fair Trade Festival Business