Livestock or Equine Intern - Nebraska State Fair

Closes February 1

Position Description 

The Nebraska State Fair is seeking 1 equine intern and 2 livestock interns. This internship is geared towards those applicants interested in learning how to work, manage, and execute livestock/equine shows at an elite level. The position will report directly to the Agriculture Department from the Nebraska State Fair Office in Grand Island, Nebraska.  

A successful candidate will be enrolled in an agriculture-related major. They will be excellent at oral and written communication. The applicant will be a self-starter with minimal supervision and maximum production. They will have great organizational skills and be very detail oriented.  

Time Period: total of 14 working days; August 19th – September 1st 

• The intern will be expected to work the complete duration of the Nebraska State Fair event, including weekend days and evening hours. There will potentially be early mornings and/or late nights. 

Responsibilities: 

• Office and customer service  

• Assist with signage  

• Event Planning  

• Assist superintendents and secretaries 

• Assist with duties associated with check-in trailer  

• Responsible for ribbon and award organization and distribution 

• Additional duties as determined by supervisor. 

Livestock Responsibilities: 

• Assist with judge hospitality 

• Assist with livestock educational experiences, such Avenue of Breeds, Birthing Pavilion, and Milking Parlor 

• Assist with VIP experiences being held in conjunction with the livestock shows 

• Clerking Shows  

• Additional duties as determined by supervisor.  

Equine Responsibilities: 

• Assist with equine educational experiences, such as Avenue of Equine Breeds and the farrier demonstration 

• Assist with VIP experiences being held in conjunction with the equine shows and events 

Requirements:  

• Candidate must be a collegiate sophomore or older at the time of the 2025 Nebraska State Fair (can be a current freshman at the time of applying) 

• Selected intern cannot be an exhibitor or competitor at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair 

• Candidates must have a stock show background.  

Please send all correspondence, including a cover letter, resume, and three references to livestock@statefair.org by February 1st, 2025. 

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