The Midwest Dairy Association is offering a summer internship based in Springfield, Illinois. Applications and resumes are due by March 5th. What a great opportunity!
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 Springfield, Illinois, where most 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.