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Multiple Internships - Animal Agriculture Alliance

Paid • Arlington, VA • Closes November 1


Internship Opportunities

We offer paid internship positions throughout the year (1 position in spring, 2 in summer, 1 in fall). Internships can be conducted virtually or based in the Alliance’s office located in Arlington, VA near the Courthouse Metro Station. Summer internships are full-time (40 hours/week). Fall and spring internships are typically part-time (with occasional full-time opportunities).


Alliance interns assist with social media content production, research of key issues in animal agriculture, media monitoring, legislative tracking, developing reports and member resources and a variety of other projects along with supporting the Alliance team in executing projects like the annual Stakeholders Summit, College Aggies Online, Animal Ag Allies, trade show booths, marketing campaigns and more. Interns function as full-fledged members of the Alliance team and will be asked to contribute at a high level to help us achieve our mission of safeguarding the future of animal agriculture.


The Animal Agriculture Alliance offers internship positions throughout the year. Summer positions are full-time (40 hours/week) while spring and fall positions are part-time (20 hours/week). All intern positions can be conducted either virtually or from the Alliance office located in Arlington, VA.

  • Spring (January/February – early May): 1 position

  • Summer (May/June – August): 2 positions

  • Fall (September – December): 1 position


Position Description

Duties: Assist with social media content production, research of key issues in animal agriculture, media monitoring, legislative tracking, developing reports and member resources and a variety of other projects. Support the Alliance team in executing projects like the annual Stakeholders Summit, College Aggies Online, Animal Ag Allies, trade show booths, marketing campaigns and more. Interns function as full-fledged members of the Alliance team and will be asked to contribute at a high level to help us achieve our mission of bridging the communication gap between the farm and food communities.


Requirements

Most importantly, candidates must have a strong interest in and passion for animal agriculture. Excellent written and oral communication skills are also a requirement, along with a strong command of Microsoft Office, the ability to work independently and meet deadlines, and a willingness to work as a team player. Preferred skills include graphic design (or an interest in learning) and a strong grasp of using various social media platforms. The ideal candidate would be a junior or senior-level student pursuing a degree in an agricultural field such as animal science, ag business/economics, ag communications/marketing/journalism, ag education, etc.

Note: Interns working out of the Alliance office are responsible for their own housing. Virtual interns will need to provide their own computer with the Microsoft Office Suite and have reliable access to the Internet. Virtual interns will be invited to visit the Alliance’s office in Arlington during their internship at the expense of the Alliance. Course credit is also possible (interns must coordinate).


How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application form by the appropriate deadline (listed on the Alliance website) for the term you’re interested in: https://animalagalliance.org/about/staff/intern-with-us/.





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