National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Government Affairs
Public Policy Internship
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is the nation’s oldest and largest national organization representing America’s cattle farmers and ranchers. NCBA is producer directed and consumer focused, which creates a unique opportunity to unify policy and marketing efforts for the beef industry.
The NCBA government affairs office in Washington, D.C., is currently looking to hire public policy interns for fall 2012. NCBA offers a unique internship for students interested in the beef industry and federal policy. Interns will have the opportunity to engage with NCBA staff on several fronts including policy, communications and membership. Interns will work closely with the lobbying and regulatory teams to advance policies important to the beef industry.
Position: Public Policy Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Time Period: Sep. 10 - Dec. 14, 2012
Hours: 40 hours per week
Background:
Applicants should be a junior or senior undergraduate student or a graduate student. A background or major in agriculture is preferred. Excellent research, writing and communication skills desired.
Requirements:
- Agriculture major preferred
- Must be available for the duration of internship
- Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average
- Preferably have a background in (or working knowledge of) the cattle and/or beef industry
To apply:
- Applications must be received no later than Monday, June 4, 2012
- Completed Student Internship Application
- Official college transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- All application materials must be submitted to internship@beef.org.



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