2027 Intern - Ag Business Development

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Job Location: Jefferson City, MO

Dates: May 15, 2027 – August 22, 2027

Why you’ll love this position:

This internship provides an opportunity to engage in marketing, promotion, education and business development efforts for the Missouri Grown program and the Domestic and International Marketing teams within the Ag Business Development Division at the Missouri Department of Agriculture.

Missouri Grown connects consumers to Missouri's farmers and ranchers. The internship is full-time (estimated 40 hours per week, except for planned days off, or work-related travel) as the Missouri Grown team plans for the Missouri State Fair and the Domestic and International Marketing team organizes and plans for various events and activities.

When working for the Domestic and International Marketing Program, the intern will be connecting Missouri value-added companies to Food Export-Midwest. Food Export-Midwest’s goal is to help Missouri companies export and become successful in international markets.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Assist in planning the Missouri Grown Market and AgVenture at the Missouri State Fair
• Assist with the Senior and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program
• Assist with the Missouri Grown membership programming
• Lead recruitment efforts for Food Export activities
• Organize international trade leads for Missouri small businesses
• Assist in hosting international visitors
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications - All you need for success Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a current college student Majoring in agriculture, agriculture business, agriculture communications or a similar degree program at an accredited college, university or tech school
• Must be able to work on site at MDA Main Office in Jefferson City, MO for a minimum of 40 hours a week from May to August
• Valid Driver's License

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

This is a part time, temporary, non-benefited position working less than 1040 hours in a 12 month period.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

[email protected]

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department Agriculture is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.