FALL 2026 - Capitol Market - Community Engagement Intern
Name of Organization
Capitol Market
Organization Mission Statement
Capitol Market works to support small businesses, lift up local farmers, and create a community space for all.
Name of Internship Role
Community Engagement Intern
Mentor(S) Name and Contact
Candace Nelson, candace@capitolmarket.net
Chuck McGill, chuck@capitolmarket.net
Kayden Fox, admin@capitolmarket.net
Preferred Semesters of Internship (Summer ’26, Fall ’26, Spring ’27, Summer ’27, Fall ’27, etc.)
- Summer 2026, 2. Fall 2026, 3. Spring 2027, 4. Summer 2027
Number of Interns Needed for this Role per Semester
Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3
Average Hours per Week of Internship (10, 15, 20)
Minimum: 10, Maximum: 20
Mode of Internship (in-person, remote, hybrid)
In-person
In-Person Location
Charleston, WV
Hybrid percentage (% in-person/% remote)
100% in-person
Internship Projects/Tasks/Assignments
- Serve as the first point of contact for visitors at the market information desk
- Assist customers with food access programs such as SNAP/EBT transactions
- Assist staff with day-to-day market operations and vendor needs
- Assist with preparation and staffing of market events and seasonal programming
- Support vendor communications by helping distribute updates or materials
- Assist with tabling or informational outreach about market programs
Skills Intern May Develop During This Internship
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
- Organizational & time management
- Data & Administrative Skills
- Event Management
- Community Engagement
Previous Skills Intern Would Need to be Successful
- Public-facing customer service skills in a fast-paced environment
- Friendly and welcoming attitude toward the public
- Basic organizational and time management skills
- Dependable and punctual
- Comfort using email, spreadsheets, and basic office software
- Ability to remain patient and helpful in a busy environment