National Show Internship - American Boer Goat Association (ABGA)

Paid • Grand Island, NE • Closes March 1

Program Purpose: The purpose of the ABGA and JABGA National Show Internship program is to provide a learning experience for recent high school graduates (18+), college students, college graduates and/or those interested in the American Boer Goat Association. Interns will gain experience in conducting and executing a National Show as well as gain exposure and network with agriculture leaders from across the United States. Interns will be expected to provide ABGA with assistance in daily tasks during the National Show and to provide social media coverage for the event.

Eligibility/Requirements: 

• Applicants must be a 2025 high school graduate (18+) or older.

• Applicants cannot be exhibitors or competitors at the 2026 ABGA and JABGA National Show.

• A candidate with prior show experience is a plus.

• Must be able to provide your own means of transportation to the National Show at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Nebraska.

• Applicants should possess excellent communication skills with a strong work ethic. Self-motivation and the ability to work on a task with minimal supervision is ideal. A positive attitude and organizational skills are beneficial.

• Applicants must be available to work the entire length of the National Show. 

Internship Program: Interns will assist the JABGA Board and the ABGA office staff with specified tasks during the weeklong internship. Interns must provide their own way to Fonner Park in Grand Island, Nebraska on May 27, 2026, and must work through the duration of the event to June 5, 2026.

General Show Intern duties include, but are not limited to:  

• Set up of ABGA Office and supplies 

• Assist in the unloading process for exhibitors 

• Work the check-in gate during the arrival times of exhibitors

• Ensure cleanliness of ringside tables and bleachers 

• Aid in the setting up of the JABGA Awards Banquet

• Gather all show awards the morning of each show

• Assist with make-up ring, ring and show results 

Media Intern duties include, but are not limited to:

• Posting Show updates on social media

• Taking pictures/video

• Posting pictures/videos on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok 

• Post all showmanship and division winners on social media.

• General media coverage of the National Show.

Learn more and apply here.