The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) government affairs office in Washington, D.C., is accepting applications for a summer 2012 public policy internship. The deadline to submit an application for this opportunity is March 12, 2012.

“Gaining valuable, hands-on experience through opportunities like the public policy internship at NCBA helps prepare college students to make the challenging transition from college to career,” said NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs Kristina Butts. “We are looking for college students with an interest in the beef industry and in public policy to help NCBA represent cattlemen and women in Washington, D.C.  The internship is designed to work closely with the lobbying and communications teams on Capitol Hill and assist with NCBA’s regulatory efforts.

The full-time internship will begin May 29, 2012 and end Aug. 17, 2012. To apply, interested college juniors, seniors or graduate students should submit the application, an official college transcript, two letters of recommendation and a resume to internship@beef.org. More information and the internship application are available on NCBA’s website.

“This isn’t a ‘check-the-box’ style of internship. NCBA’s public policy interns work alongside NCBA staff on critical issues ranging from the estate tax to food safety, the environment and more.” Butts said.  “If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.”

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Sure Champ has a strong commitment to youth in agriculture. With the success of last year’s inaugural internship program Sure Champ will be growing their program to offer two internship positions for Summer 2012.

Sure Champ is offering incoming college juniors and seniors an opportunity to gain experience in the marketing, development and sales of a show feed supplement. Two internships will be offered – public relations/sales internship and sales internship.

Applicants must be enrolled in an agriculture-related major, be able to work individually
and in a team environment, have excellent communication skills, understand the show
livestock industry, possess a strong work ethic and have prior internship or work experience in agricultural related fields. The public relation/sales internship will also require strong writing, editing and design skills. Experience in social media, photography and video would be of benefit.

The internships will be based out of St. Joseph, Mo., with travel to major livestock junior
nationals. The internships will begin June 1 and conclude Aug. 3.

Applications must be postmarked Feb. 29, 2012. To apply please send resume, cover letter, internship of choice, and two references to Crystal Young, BioZyme Inc., 6010 Stockyards Expressway, Saint Joseph, MO 64504 or crystal@biozymeinc.com. If applying for the public relations/sales internship please also include two writing samples.

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