Open Call · Rooted & Rising
Join the founding team of Rooted & Rising — a youth-run marketplace for handmade goods.
Got an eye for style? A head for numbers? A gift for talking with people? We’re looking for young people ready to run a real business, earn real money, and connect St. Louis with makers across Africa.
What you’ll do
Every member of the crew curates, connects, and calculates — and grows into the parts they love most.
Pick the pieces you know St. Louis will love, style the displays, and tell the story behind each one.
Welcome customers, share makers’ stories, promote the market, and trade.
Set prices, manage a budget, track sales, and see what profit really means in a business you help run.
What you’ll get
Who should apply
The challenge · How to apply
Send a video (2 minutes max), a voice note, a drawing, a slideshow, or writing — whatever feels like you. Just answer these three questions:
What is one handmade item you would love to sell, and why would St. Louis love it?
What does entrepreneurship mean to YOU?
What strength would you bring to the team: style, numbers, people, creativity, or something else?
Need help applying? Just ask, and we’ll find a way that works for you.
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Ready? Apply now
Applications are open. Tap the button to start — you can send a video, voice note, drawing, slideshow, or writing. Questions? Email hello@zeeoma.org.
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