Internship Opportunities

Check out our featured internships!  We will keep you updated as new internships become available. If you have any internships or job opportunities to post on the National ACT website, please contact Rylee Coy, Communications Coordinator, at nact.comms@gmail.com.

College Aggies Online  

The Animal Agriculture Alliance is gearing up for its annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program, kicking off September 9. The nine-week program provides a multitude of opportunities to gain real-world experience and build resume skills while competing for scholarships ($20,000 was awarded last year!).  CAO is open to undergraduate, graduate, pre-professional students, collegiate clubs, and classes interested in sharing positive, factual information online and in their campus communities about animal agriculture. Highlights from the 2023 program include:

• Students sharing more than 1,380 posts about agriculture online
• Clubs and classes reaching over 10,000 people in person through campus events
• Confidence communicating about agriculture increasing from 6.55 to 9.0 on a 10-point scale

Animal Agriculture Alliance – deadline varies

The Animal Agriculture Alliance offer paid internship positions throughout the year (1 position in spring, 2 in summer, 1 in fall). All positions are full-time (40 hours/week) and can be conducted virtually or based in the Alliance’s office located in Arlington, VA near the Courthouse Metro Station.

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, 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 the organization achieve their mission of safeguarding the future of animal agriculture. Learn more at their website. 

Washington Grain Commission
The Washington Grain Commission (WGC) is seeking a dynamic and skilled Manager of Communications to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in highlighting the incredible work Washington grain farmers do to feed the world!

As the Manager of Communications, you will oversee the development and execution of communication strategies, ensuring that messages are clear, consistent, and effective. The ideal candidate will be an experienced writer with a strong ability to meet deadlines, is social media savvy, and someone who can manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proven ability to write clearly, concisely, and compellingly for a variety of audiences using AP style, as demonstrated through a portfolio of work.
• Strong organizational skills, strict adherence to deadlines, commitment to accuracy, and ability to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Expertise in social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.) and content management tools.
• Experience with photography, video editing, and/or graphic design or a willingness to develop these skills for the role. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of diplomacy and tact, and the ability to work well with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; and Adobe Creative Suite or similar.

For more information and to apply, visit their website.