Communications Internship - National Pork Producers Council

Urbandale, IA • Closes October 17

Title of Position: Summer Communications Intern

Supervisor’s Title: Manager of Marketing and Digital Communications

Summary: The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) serves as the global voice for the U.S. pork industry, advocating on behalf of 60,000 American pork producers. NPPC engages with legislators, regulators, and industry partners to support policies that promote the social, environmental, and economic sustainability of U.S. pork producers while expanding access to global markets.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of public policy, advocacy, and communication strategies. The selected intern will work with NPPC’s marketing and communications team to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, including producers, government officials, and industry partners. You will gain practical experience in media relations, digital content creation, website management, and supporting advocacy events.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and distribute media coverage related to the U.S. pork industry

• Draft newsletters, brochures, and other communication materials

• Maintain and update media and stakeholder databases

• Write summary articles on NPPC’s advocacy efforts

• Provide logistical support for NPPC events

• Assist with other tasks as assigned

Flexible Start and End Dates:

• Summer 2025: Full-time internship from May to August

Location: The internship is based at NPPC’s Urbandale, IA headquarters, with potential travel to the Washington, DC public policy office.

To Apply: Submit your cover letter, resume, and two writing samples by Thursday, October 17 at 5:00 PM CT. https://nppc.org/about-nppc/careers-at-nppc/communications-internship/

Interview Timeline: After applications are vetted, Denise Veldhuizen, Assistant Vice President of Operations and Human Resources, and Mikayla Dolch, Manager of Marketing and Digital Communications, will be in contact to schedule interviews.

Interviews will occur between Monday, October 28 and Friday, November 1 with the summer internship offer extended before Thanksgiving.