Midwest Dairy Association‘s deadline for the 2009 Illinois summer internship is February 11. The position is designed to assist Midwest Dairy Association staff with marketing communication objectives on behalf of the dairy checkoff.
Duties include news release development and involvement with activities conducted by the organization in conjunction with the Illinois State Fair and June Dairy Month.
To be eligible, applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be a student in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma or Arkansas, or be a permanent resident of those states. The candidate need not be from a dairy farm, but those with knowledge of the dairy industry are preferred. Students possessing strong communication and organizational skills are preferred.
The position, which is salaried, requires the intern to locate within commuting distance of Springfield, where a bulk of the duties will be based. Applicants must submit a resume, a list of three references, and a two-page written essay describing how Midwest Dairy Association would benefit from their skills. Applications are due February 11, 2009.