Looking for a great summer position? How about working for the Midwest Dairy Association Chicago and St. Louis Divisions? This sounds like a great opportunity for a young person interested in the dairy industry, but hurry, applicaitons are due by April 7th!

The position is designed to assist Midwest Dairy Association staff with marketing communication objectives on behalf of the dairy checkoff. Duties will 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 Carlock and Springfield, Illinois, where most duties will be based.