Intern

Market Development & Commodities Intern

Summer 2027 (May - August)

Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

SUMMARY: Assists the Director of Market Development and Commodities in supporting MOFB commodity programs, market development initiatives and producer outreach. This opportunity is for the summer term.

MOFB's Market Development and Commodities Department works with farmers, ranchers, commodity advisory committees, agribusinesses and agricultural organizations to identify market opportunities and provide timely information to members. This internship offers hands-on experience in agricultural market research, producer engagement, committee support, event planning and project management.

ESENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assistswith planning and execution of the annual MOFB Commodity Conference, Agritourism Conference and other producer meetings and industry events.
• Monitors and summarizes commodity markets, crop and livestock conditions, input costs, trade and agricultural policy developments.
• Assists with preparation and follow-up for commodity advisory committee meetings, including agendas, research, presentations, notes and member communications.
• Supports outreach to producers, agribusinesses, commodity organizations, universities, government partners and other agricultural stakeholders.
• Participates in farm visits, industry tours, the Intern Roadshow and organization-wide intern development activities.
• Completes a market development or commodity-focused project from planning through final presentation and develops related briefs, presentations or resource materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION andor EXPERIENCE:

Student must be pursuing a degree in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Plant or Crop Science, Agricultural Communications, Public Policy or a related field. Preference may be given to students who have completed at least two years of college courses.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be enrolled in a college or university during the academic year preceding the internship.
• Must possess excellent organizational, time management, research and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively, meet deadlines and manage a project with guidance.
• Must have the ability to operate a computer and Microsoft Office software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands and fingers to handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Can be noisier due to conversations, phone calls, office and environmental equipment.