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.

Marketing & Communications Specialist – Kansas State University

This person is part of a dynamic team within the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry that is responsible for coordinating communications and marketing activities for recruitment, youth activities, extension, departmental communications and events and ASI personnel.

Job Duties and Responsibilities are as follows: 

• Provide support and perform other duties as assigned

• Design, develop, and maintain departmental web pages and social media outlets.

• Design, prepare, and edit media articles, press releases, newsletters, and other communications oriented toward external audiences with the emphasis on alumni and friends of the department.

• Coordinate with college and university-level communication and marketing specialists regarding activities/needs related to video projects, photography, brochures, and publications.

• Serve as a point of contact for the department’s social media outlets for the different disciplines within Animal Sciences and Industry. 

• Monitor deadlines on a daily basis to ensure projects are on schedule and manage all the expectations for each discipline

• Respond in a timely and accurate manner to requests, updates and special projects, both verbally and in writing.
  
  Learn more and apply at their website.

Ag Communications Intern – Texas Beef Checkoff

The Ag Communications Intern will assist in the development and execution of programs aimed at

communicating the role of the Beef Checkoff in Texas. This role primarily educates and engages Texas

producers through communication media and contributes to Industry Relations programming.

• Full-time employee with hourly compensation

• Flexible work location

• Frequent in-state travel required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential

functions. These examples do not include all the tasks the employee may be expected to perform.

• Attend producer meetings and industry events, representing TBC by proactively networking and

sharing information with attendees.

• Assist with the development and execution of producer communications, including researching,

designing, and writing materials for press releases, social media, newsletters, brochures, speeches,

etc.

• Assist with the development and implementation of beef production education and advocacy

programming.

• Assist with fulfilling requests from AgriLife Extension, Educators, and Texas CattleWomen.

• Assist with program budget tracking and program evaluations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  Learn more on their website.

Coordinator, Programs – Texas Beef Checkoff

The Coordinator, Programs supports the Texas Beef Council’s (TBC) promotion, research, and education

efforts as a key member of a fast-paced team of professionals. This essential role has broad visibility to

foodservice, retail, administrative, and producer-facing staff members and supports the numerous

programs executed on behalf of our stakeholders and partners. This includes coordinating educational

initiatives and communicating with industry stakeholders, such as producers, retailers, and foodservice

operators.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential

functions. These examples do not include all the tasks the employee may be expected to perform.

• Provide general administrative support for executive leadership and program staff.

• Assist with events and training sessions tailored for meat industry, retail, and foodservice

professionals.

• Coordinate producer meetings and events: maintain a schedule, manage logistics (venue, catering,

A/V), prepare materials, coordinate with industry partners, and manage registration and

communication as needed.

• Assist with executing comprehensive communication strategies for diverse audiences (producers,

stakeholders, retailers, and foodservice professionals), including scheduling, editing, and reviewing

all communications for clarity, consistency, and alignment with organizational objectives.

• Support industry relations team through relationship management of key collection sites and field

contractors, including answering inquiries and providing assistance as needed.

Support the compliance team through various administrative tasks, including maintaining and

updating databases, organizing documentation, and assisting with data entry and analysis.

• Attend producer meetings and industry events, representing TBC by proactively networking and

sharing information with attendees.

• Assist with the implementation of beef production education and student-focused beef advocacy

outreach programming.

• Assist with program budget tracking and program evaluations.

• Assist administrative team with overflow projects and serve as backup for administrative functions

when necessary.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Learn more on their website.