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A listing of current internships available in the pork industry. Internships listed provide a position description, compensation, dates of employment, and who to contact for more information.

To post an opportunity on this page, contact Cindy Walter at crwalter@iastate.edu.

Employer: AMVC Management Services
Position Title: Summer Intern
Location: ND, MN, IA, IN, OH, TX
Position Description: Candidates will be working in all aspects of swine production. All students will be gaining experience in Breeding and Farrowing with hands on training. Special events are planned throughout the summer to help gain even more experience, education and insight into the inner workings of swine production.
Pay: $8.50/hr +$350/mo. Housing/living allowance
Dates: Summer
Requirements: Current college students interested in and eager to learn more about pork production.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: education, production, swine, pork, breeding, farrowing

Employer: Animal Agriculture Alliance
Position Title: Intern
Location: Arlington VA
Position Description: Areas of work will include but may not be limited to writing, research, special projects assignments, conference participation, and assisting the Alliance staff as needed.
Pay: $1,200/mo. Gross
Dates: flexible
Date Application Due: varies yearly
Requirements: Requires strong communications skills and high level of initiative. Interest and/or experience in animal agriculture is crucial. Resume, references and writing sample required. Prefer Animal Science or other majors involving animal agriculture.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: journalism, communications, animal science, research

Employer: ADM
Position Title: Feed Sales Intern, Production Intern
Location: Throughout United States, mostly within their hometown or the town in which they are going to school.
Rate of Pay: $10-12/hour
Dates: June-August
Requirements: We like Animal Science majors for the Feed Sales Internship and Feed Science majors for the production internship.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu

Employer: Cargill Pork
Position Title: Pork Procurement Intern
Location: Wichita KS, Beardstown IL, Ottumwa IA
Position Description: Intern will have opportunities to work with business leaders and understand how Cargill procures hogs to achieve business goals through many different aspects of department. Student will be in charge of their own intern project with accurate estimates through execution with appropriate project status updates.
Pay: unspecified
Dates: May 21-August 17
Date Application Due: September 1 - May 31
Requirements: Sophomore or Junior in Animal Science or Ag-Econ fields has ability to solve problems, make decisions, and have technical knowledge as well as superb written and oral communications skills. Lastly, student must demonstrate leadership skills.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: animal science, business, production, research

Employer: Cargill Pork
Position Title: Pork Field Manager Intern
Location: Nationwide
Position Description: Students will be in charge of research project chosen from a list of approved topics. They will spend 50-65% of their time on the project, be responsible for collecting data, analyzing data. Developing conclusion and making recommendations. They will also be expected to give progress reports and a final report on findings. Additionally, a training program will be developed for each intern depending on individual's needs.
Pay: unspecified
Dates: May 21-August 17
Date Application Due: September 1 - May 31
Requirements: Sophomore or Junior in Animal Science or Ag-Econ fields has ability to solve problems, make decisions, and have technical knowledge as well as superb written and oral communications skills. Lastly, student must demonstrate leadership skills.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: animal science, research

Employer: Christensen Farms
Position Title: Summer Experience
Location: Sleepy Eye, MN
Position Description: Our Production Work Experience provides students with an understanding of World Class Production, our unique sow production system that allows us to be competitive in today’s global marketplace. This program allows students to work closely with a team to run a commercial sow operation.
Pay: Paid
Dates: minimum ten week duration
Application due: unspecified
Requirements: interest in swine production
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: farrow, finish, production, animal science

Employer: Christensen Farms
Position Title: Production Internship
Location: Sleepy Eye MN
Position Description: Our Production Internship Program is an advanced level opportunity that provides students with exposure to all areas of a leading swine production company. This ten-week program includes training, hands-on work experience, field trips and professional development activities. .
Pay: Paid plus housing allowance
Dates: Minimum ten week duration
Application due: unspecified
Requirements: interest in swine production
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: genetics, food safety, production, animal science, farrow, finish,

Employer: Danbred North America
Position Title: Sow Research Project Intern
Location: Columbus NE
Position Description: Students will explore research processes from implementation to a final report. Students will also be involved in daily operations of production processes from nucleus to commercial sow production.
Pay: Hours and hourly pay are negotiable. Reimbursements may be available for travel.
Dates: May-August
Date application due: March 23
Requirements: Student with four semesters complete in good academic standing, preferably with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: research, production

Name of Company: Dykhuis Farms, Inc.
Position Title: Summer Intern
Location: Holland, Michigan
Position Description: (daily activities, projects, etc.) Interns will work on a 2500 sow farm and will do a variety of daily tasks including cleaning, caring for the animals, animal handling, treating, detecting heat and breeding by artificial insemination, and monitoring sows during farrowing. Interns will also spend time in other areas of the farm including the gilt development system, land and nutrient management, and nursery/finishing. Interns will have the opportunity to work on an individualized project doing research, data collection and analysis, and present the outcome to company management.
Pay: Paid + housing
Dates: 10 weeks, May-August
Date Application Due: unspecified
Requirements: Candidates should be people of integrity who are willing to learn and take initiative. They should be influential and servant hearted. Students should be majoring in Animal Science or another animal related field.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: sow housing, farrowing, production

Employer: Hord Livestock Company
Position Title: Swine Production Intern
Location: Bucyrus OH
Position Description: Intern will work at a within sow production and experience all facets of day to day care of animals. Intern will also have opportunities to experience nursery production, veterinary services, crop management, feed mill operations, and PigChamp software as well as gain skills in business, communication, record keeping and analytical skills during time with Hord Livestock Co., INC.
Pay: Competitive
Dates: Flexible
Date Application Due: unspecified, see website
Requirements: Any Agriculture major
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: sow, production, farrowing, nursery, crops, computer, business

Company Name: Hormel Foods Corporation
Location: MN, NE, IA
Position Title: Production Management Intern
Description: Hormel Foods Corporation has an exciting opportunity for Production Management Internships. These full-time, 40 hours per week internships will begin in May or June and run for approximately three months.
These internships will be based out of our manufacturing facilities and will offer opportunities to work in the plant. Throughout the summer, the intern may be involved with one or more of the following projects:
Review production processes against the current Process Specification Summary Assist Production Supervisors with information gathering to optimize performance Document job descriptions for key positions identifying the major accountabilities Interact with Corporate Manufacturing and Marketing at product cuttings and new product development meetings Gain exposure to the job responsibilities of full-time Production Supervisor
Dates: Summer
Requirements: Qualified candidates will have at least Junior status and major in Operations Management, Business Administration, Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Industrial Technology or related fields with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The successful candidates will have demonstrated leadership, persuasive and analytical skills, a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit. A requirement of this position is to be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident or have a valid work Visa.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu

Company Name: Hormel Foods Corporation
Position Title: Livestock Procurement Intern
Location: MN
Position Description: May be involved with one or more of the following: *Exposure to sorting, weighing, and tattooing hogs in the local alley where hogs are unloaded. *Work in Grade & Yield department in the plant to learn the proper carcass evaluation techniques. *Hands-on experience at country buying stations working with buyers to learn proper buying procedures. *Special projects. *Work in local buyer's office providing producers with bids, weights or other pertinent information. *Working with Corporate Staff to learn about long term goals and strategies, contracts and the information system
Dates: Summer
Requirements: Junior status in Animal Science, Agriculture Business, Meat Science, or related fields with a minimum GPA of 2.90. Applicants must have strong analytical, persuasive and communications skills. They must also display leadership, a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial sprit. Applicant must additionally have a strong agriculture background.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu

Company Name: Hormel Foods Corporation
Position Title: Sales Internship
Location: MN
Position Description: Intern will make sales calls at grocery stores, convenience stores and headquarters of existing customers. Intern will create a successful sales presentation, including category management data and marketing programs. Intern will participate in Food Shows, District Team Meetings, and retain store sets. Intern may also: receive training on Hormel Foods products, selling techniques, route building, business planning etc. Build a business plan for the territory and report results. Work with Hormel Foods sales and account management to gain new product placements.
Pay: Competitive salary, paid housing allowance, reimbursement of all expenses incurred on the job
Dates: Summer
Requirements: Junior status in Marketing or Food Marketing major with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must have strong analytical, persuasive and communications skills. They must also display leadership, a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial sprit.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu

Employer: Hormel Food Corporation
Position Title: Quality Assurance, Management Internship
Location: MN
Position Description: Intern will travel to many manufacturing locations involving one or more of the following projects: Design and evaluate quality specifications and auditing programs. Conduct quality system testing and evaluations using statistical analysis. Assist with computer inventory, lab management and data collection. Evaluate processes by utilizing food safety and or sanitation principles. Intern will also be exposed to job responsibilities of a full-time Quality Assurance Management which can include any of the following: Consulting with management regarding food safety or quality issues. Providing leadership on food safety and quality in the facilities. Implementing HACCP program (food safety) and oversee sanitations procedures. Collective and analyzing data for new or modified product lines. Training and managing quality auditors and working with the USDA.
Pay: Competitive salary, paid housing allowance, reimbursement of all expenses incurred on the job
Dates: Summer
Requirements: Junior status in Food Science, Animal Science, Agriculture Business, Industrial Technology or related fields with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must have strong analytical, persuasive and communications skills. They must also display leadership, a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial sprit.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu

Employer: Indiana Pork
Position Title: Intern for State Fair Activities
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Position Description: Intern assists in all aspects of event planning for the Indiana State Fair. Most notably, he or she assists in the coordination of three pork chop concession tents.
Pay: (include paid transportation, housing, etc.) $3,500 for summer
Dates: mid-May – mid-August
Date Application Due: April 15, 2008
Requirements: Must be at sophomore status at date of submittal. Agriculture background a plus, but not required. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application submittal. Must be willing to work full length of Indiana State Fair (12 days)
For More Information: www.indianapork.com
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: State fair, Indiana, event planning

Employer: Innovated Sow Solutions, LLC
Position Title: Research Internship
Location: West Central Illinois
Position Description: Innovative Sow Solutions is a research entity which seeks nutritional solutions to practical sow and piglet questions. ISS specializes in maximizing sow and weanling pig performance through research. Students who participate in our nutrition research program will have access to a swine nutritionist, a herd veterinarian, and farm staff during their research trials.
Pay: Paid, housing included.
Dates: Summer, Flexible
Requirements: Independent people who are interested in various aspects of swine production ranging from nutrition, animal behavior, to manure management.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: production, animal science, nutrition

Employer: JBS United, Inc.
Position Title: Sow Research Project Intern
Location: IL
Position Description: Learn basic experimental design and importance of research detail conducted on a commercial farm. Intern will also understand the workings on a large commercial farm from this educational experience.
Note: Internship could potentially lead to future employment with JBS United.
For more information: www.jbsunited.com
Pay: competitive wage + stipend
Dates: summer months
Date application due
Requirements: Candidates must be highly motivated, interested in participating in on-farm research with a large swine production system. Candidate should be a self-starter, high attention to detail, willingness to learn, strong written and verbal ability, ability to perform physical activity and willing to work one a commercial farrow-to-finish wean sow farm. Intern may have a major in meat science, good safety, animal science, ag business, manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering, accounting or related fields. Applicants should also have a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: Illinois, research, education, production, farm, confinement, farrow to finish, nursery

Employer: John Wood Community College, James L. Reed Swine Management Center
Location: Perry, IL 62362
Description of position: Swine Herd Assistant, day to day operation of a 100 sow farrow to wean operation.
Requirements: Animal Science, Swine preferred
Dates of Position: Summer; April 1-August 20
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu

Employer: Kalmbach Swine Management
Position Title: Internship
Location: Marysville, Circleville, Marion, Carey, Forest, Stryker & Kenton Ohio
Position Description: Learn basics of Kalmbach Swine Management
Note: Internship may lead to future employment with Kalmbach Swine Management
Pay: Paid, unspecified rate
Dates: anytime
Date Application Due: unspecified
Requirements: College Student
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: production, management, finishing, nursery

Employer: Minnesota Pork Producers Association/ Minnesota Pork Board
Position Title: Summer Intern
Position Description: Work with staff to complete or continue work on projects, attend workshops, meetings etc. Develop literature, presentations, and activities for producer, youth and public outreach. Manage logistic details.
Pay: Unspecified
Dates: Minimum of 12 weeks
Date Application due: February 1
Requirements: Highly developed written and visual communication skills (including proper telephone and email etiquette). Ability to prioritize work resourcefully, organization and attention to detail, ability to plan a project and follow through, ability to work on several projects at one time and an outgoing personality and ease with meeting new people. Intern should have a familiarity with pork industry and livestock production practices as well as computer proficiency in MS Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Mail application: Submit cover letter, transcript, two letters of recommendation, and two writing samples.
Minnesota Pork Producers Association/Minnesota Pork Board
151 Saint Andrews Ct. Ste. 810
Mankato MN 56001
or email: colleen@mnpork.com

Employer: Missouri Pork Association
Position Title: Spring Semester Intern
Location: Missouri
Position Description:
Missouri Pork Association internships involved off campus training to develop personal, organizational and public relations skills and experience. A written report is required.
Objectives:
1. Provide educational experiences which are directly related to curricula and student’s goals
2. Develop student awareness of employment demands, responsibilities and opportunities.
3. Provide potential career experiences with an opportunity for continuing formal education.
4. Provide an opportunity for the student to apply principles and techniques learned in the classroom to problem-solving situations in order to gain a better understanding of the decision-making and implementing process.
Duties:
1. Manage the Missouri Pork Expo Auction, both live and silent. Involves gathering and tracking all donations, creation of auction book for live auction. Attend entire Expo. Keep complete records of donations and buyers at auction.
2. Plan MPA participation in Ag Day Pizza Party and make presentations day of event.
3. Work with MPA membership on any needed projects
4. Participate and assist with Taste of Elegance events
5. Assist with In the Show Ring Trade Show Scavenger Hunt during Missouri Pork Expo.
Pay: $300/twice monthly at 15hr/wk.
Credit will also be available
Dates: Spring Semester
Date application due: 11-2
Requirements: Junior standing with cumulative GPA of 2.5 with four semesters completed of college courses, demonstrates maturity and sincerity toward the program, and be deemed acceptable by both MPA and the cooperating college.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: public relations, education

Employer: Missouri Pork Association
Position Title: Summer Intern
Location: Missouri
Position Description:
Missouri Pork Association internships involved off campus training to develop personal, organizational and public relations skills and experience. A written report is required.
Objectives:
1. Provide educational experiences which are directly related to curricula and student’s goals
2. Develop student awareness of employment demands, responsibilities and opportunities.
3. Provide potential career experiences with an opportunity for continuing formal education.
4. Provide an opportunity for the student to apply principles and techniques learned in the classroom to problem-solving situations in order to gain a better understanding of the decision-making and implementing process.
Duties:
1. The summer intern position will focus on a variety of Association activities. The summer intern will be required to attend World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa for one week, working with national pork industry staff.
2. Manage the Missouri Pork Institute in conjunction with the University of Missouri-Columbia. Assist in all aspects of planning, organizing and post-event follow up. Stay with Institute attendees throughout the event, and prepare a presentation for one night at the MPA office. Develop a test covering discussed topics for attendees. Create a t-shirt design and have it printed
3. Manage all aspects of MPA’s annual Veterinarian Seminar. Work with University of Missouri-Columbia to obtain speakers, plan event, mail to prospective attendees, maintain attendee list, post-event follow up, etc. Prepare and present information from the National Pork Board.
4. Manage all aspects of MPA Classic Golf Tournament. Includes soliciting players and sponsors, sending mailings, keeping records of payments, maintain attendee list, post-event follow up, and complete a detailed financial report after event.
5. Attend and participate in various events during the Missouri State Fair. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with the Swine Skillathon, managing the Swine Judging Contest, working with the Specialty Ham Curing Contest and Pork Demonstrations Contest, attending events during Legislator’s Day and the Sale of Champions, set up and work at the MPA booth, conduct cooking demonstrations, assist with catering events, securing plaques and supplies, and working at the Pork Chop Place.
6. Assist in planning any Lunch and Learn events. Compile invitation list and send invitations. Take RSVP’s. Arrange for catering, tables/chairs, other items needed.
Pay: $800/twice monthly @ 40hrs/wk.
Credit will also be available
Dates: Summer
Date application due: 11-2
Requirements: Junior standing with cumulative GPA of 2.5 with four semesters completed of college courses, demonstrates maturity and sincerity toward the program, and be deemed acceptable by both MPA and the cooperating college.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: public relations, communication, planning

Employer: Missouri Pork Association
Position Title: Fall Semester Intern
Location: Missouri
Position Description:
Missouri Pork Association internships involved off campus training to develop personal, organizational and public relations skills and experience. A written report is required.
Objectives:
1. Provide educational experiences which are directly related to curricula and student’s goals
2. Develop student awareness of employment demands, responsibilities and opportunities.
3. Provide potential career experiences with an opportunity for continuing formal education.
4. Provide an opportunity for the student to apply principles and techniques learned in the classroom to problem-solving situations in order to gain a better understanding of the decision-making and implementing process.
Duties:
1. Manage MPA participation at the American Royal World of Agriculture. Enlist volunteers to work during school tour days. Gather all materials for display and set-up/tear down of booth.
2. Assist with MPA membership drive, educational events and other needed projects.
3. Assist with composition of Missouri Pork Today annual magazine, including writing articles, researching, etc.
4. Plan activities for October Pork Month and National Eat Dinner Together Week. Plan local activities if needed. Plan for and send press releases.
5. Work with area grocery stores to conduct cooking demonstrations and educate public about the health aspects of The Other White Meat.
6. Assist in mailing information for the FFA Pork Speaking Contest. Secure judges for district competitions.
7. Participate and assist with any Taste of Elegance events.
8. Attend allied industry meetings/trade shows when necessary.
Pay: $300/twice monthly at 15hr/wk.
Credit will also be available
Dates: Fall
Date application due: 11-2
Requirements: Junior standing with cumulative GPA of 2.5 with four semesters completed of college courses, demonstrates maturity and sincerity toward the program, and be deemed acceptable by both MPA and the cooperating college.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: public relations

Employer: Murphy-Brown LLC
Position Title: Internship
Location: North Carolina, Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Iowa, Utah, Colorado
Position Description: The people we hire are what allow Murphy-Brown LLC to be one of the world’s leading Pork Producers and an environmental leader within agriculture. At Murphy-Brown employees have the opportunity to work together toward shared goals in quality food production.
Our internship program gives college students an opportunity to spend 10-15 weeks in the summer exploring the core functions of our business – production, environmental science, accounting and feed manufacturing. With operations in over 10 different states, students have the option of staying close to home or traveling somewhere new for the summer.
The overall goal of our internship program is to provide exposure to all aspects of pork production. It allows interns to better understand the scope of modern agribusiness, as well as to be able to evaluate Murphy-Brown as a potential employer after graduation.
Common traits of successful interns are a thirst for knowledge, a positive attitude and a desire to continuously improve.
Pay: Competitive hourly wage
Dates: May-September
Date Application Due: Contact Jackie Bass:
Requirements: Interest in working in the swine industry, majors include Animal Science, Ag Business, Animal Nutrition, Vet Studies and Environmental Studies
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: business, animal nutrition, vet studies, environmental studies, production

Employer: Murphy Family Ventures, LLC.
Position Title: Swine Production Intern
Location: Missouri & North Carolina
Position Description: Hands on involvement in the day-to-day operation of a 2400/3800 head sow farm. You will be trained on cleanliness (sweeping/scraping), animal care and stockmanship (movement/handling, processing/castrating), herd health (vaccinations/treatment) and exposure to other detailed tasks including heat detection, artificial insemination (AI) and monitoring sows while giving birth. Intern will also be expected to conduct a research project during the summer and present findings to company.
Pay: Competitive wage with paid housing
Dates: May-August
Date Application Due: As soon as possible
Requirements: Rising Junior or Senior interested in swine production and open to new opportunities with Murphy Family Ventures.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu

Employer: National Junior Swine Association
Position Title: NJSA Intern
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Position Description: Intern will assist with junior shows and events including World Pork Expo Junior National, the National Junior Summer Spectacular and NJSA National Youth Leadership Conference. Intern will assist with preparation for shows and events and production of NJSA newsletter "The Pinnacle" and other NJSA promotional materials. In office correspondence with NJSA members, communications projects and other work will also be assigned.
Pay: Paid
Dates: May – August
Requirements: Candidates should be hardworking, detail-oriented, self motivated, innovative. Students should be familiar with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Access, Excel. College Sophomore, Junior, Senior with a major in the agriculture field are preferred.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: journalism, communications, marketing

Employer: National Pork Board
Position Title: Producer Services/Outreach Intern
Location: Clive IA
Position Description: Intern will deliver pork producer educational materials offered by NPB. Candidate will also work with Pork Quality Assurance, Trucker Quality Assurance and Youth PQA. Some duties include traveling overnight, to state fairs, meetings, junior swine shows, work with Pork Leadership Academy, develop PowerPoint presentations, curriculum, brochures, graphics, inventory etc.
Pay: Paid
Dates: May 14-August 10
Date application due: unspecified
Requirements: Agriculture Education major, strong communication skills, familiarity with pork industry, strong written and telephone skills.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: education, outreach, extension, communication

Employer: National Pork Board
Position Title: Marketing Intern
Location: Clive IA
Position Description: Candidate will assist with outreach efforts, in consumer advertising, public relations, retail, good service and market research. Intern may also assist in development and coordination of specific programs, compiling and evaluating research, contributing ideas and feedback, and participating in departmental activities.
Pay: Paid
Dates: May 14-August 10
Date application due: unspecified
Requirements: Intern must have a Marketing/Public Relations academic emphasis, willingness to learn about advertising, strong communication skills and willingness to travel.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: extension, communications, advertisement, research, marketing, PR

Employer: National Pork Board
Position Title: Science and Technology Intern
Location: Clive IA
Position Description: Includes a wide range of opportunities and possible duties ranging from planning and operating meetings at local, state and national level to completing an independent project and attending technical working group, producer committee, or staff meetings.
Pay: Paid
Dates: May 14-August 10
Date Application Due: unspecified
Requirements: Intern must be able to multitask operate MS Office, wiling to travel 2-4 days/mo., be able to work on a flexible schedule as well as ability to become familiar with new topics/issues/projects quickly.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: travel, Iowa, fast paced

Employer: National Pork Producers Council
Position Title: International Trade Intern
Location: Washington DC
Position Description: Intern will research pork statistics, attend Congressional hearings, send news clips, and attend political activities. Applicant must have strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills along with ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Pay: Stipend
Dates: 12-15 Weeks
Application due: unspecified
Requirements: Junior or senior with major in Business or related field; will consider sophomores, based on background and experience
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: business, agriculture business, communications, journalism

Employer: National Pork Producers Council
Position Title: Communications Intern
Location: Washington DC
Position Description: Daily activities include researching and reading media pieces for the Pork Daily. This position requires strong writing and analytical skills. Attending hearings and meetings when information must be recorded as well as assisting with planning meetings, conferences and receptions may also be part of duties as intern.
Pay: stipend
Dates: 12-15 weeks
Requirements: Prefer junior or senior with major in Communications; may consider sophomores, based on background and experience.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: media, journalism, politics, communications

Employer: National Pork Producers Council
Position Title: Science and Technology Intern
Location: Washington DC
Position Description: Intern will research pork data, attend Congressional hearings, send news clips, and attend political activities. Applicant must have strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills along with ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Pay: Stipend
Dates: 12-15 weeks
Requirements: Prefer junior, senior majoring in Veterinary Medicine; will consider sophomores, based on background and experience
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: research, business, politics, animal science, veterinarian medicine

Employer: National Swine Registry
Position Title: Communications Intern
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Position Description: Intern will develop concepts and designs for advertisements for Seedstock EDGE, the official NSR publication. Intern will contribute to the design, layout, and content of two NSR newsletters and will assist with writing and distributing press releases about NSR events. Intern is additionally required to travel to World Pork Expo and National Junior Summer Spectacular in Louisville KY as well as possible feature story assignments.
Pay: Pay varies by year
Dates: May – August
Applications Due: February 1
Requirements: Applicants should have experience with Adobe, In Design and Photoshop. Associated Press style and basic journalism/design coursework is a plus. Student must be a team member and be deadline driven.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: Communications, media, news, journalism

Employer: Nebraska Pork Partners
Position Title: Pork Production Intern
Location: Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa
Position Description: Students will have the opportunity to see all aspects of the company including spending time in sow farms, nursery, and finish phases of production. Experience company owned and operated boar stud facilities, feed mills, and truck washes will be an opportunity as well. Each intern will shadow a leader in the company, attend hands-on training clinic and meet leaders in the industry.
Pay: Paid
Dates: May 19th – August 8
Application Due: November 15th
Requirements: Interest and desire to learn in the swine industry
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu

Employer: New Fashion Pork
Position Title: College Intern (in all areas of Swine Production, HR, Environmental, Construction and Office Support Functions)
Location: Jackson, MN (headquarters)
Position Description: Varies by specific intern aspirations
Pay: Un-Paid or paid (12.50/hour with housing paid by employer)
Dates: Summer (mid-May through late August) and throughout the rest of the year by request
Application Due: Summer internship due by October 31^st, others as soon as possible
Requirements: No experience required
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu

Employer: North Carolina Pork Council
Position Title: North Carolina Pork Council Intern
Location: Raleigh NC
Position Description: NCPC will sponsor 1/2 of an internship up to $1,500
Pay: $1,500 from NCPC, rest from intern site employer
Dates: Summer
Application Due: April 14
Requirements: Students should be a junior or senior in high school or enrolled in Community College or a four year institution.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: North Carolina, partnership

Employer: Ohio Pork Producers Council
Position Title: Summer Marketing and Education Intern
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Position Description: The following are areas in which the intern will be responsible:
1. Producer Education: Responsible for the development of programs and events which will increase producer participation in the Pork Quality Assurance Plus Program, Take Care and Trucker Quality Assurance. Will promote new materials developed for producers by the National Pork Board. Will handle information requests concerning these programs and will promote programs through written communication, displays and presentations. Intern must attend the national intern training seminar that is held in conjunction with World Pork Expo. Will man and/or prepare the producer education booth at the Ohio State Fair.
2. Communications: Will assist in communication with members and the media by writing press releases and developing media kits.
3. Ohio State Fair Pork Food Stands Assistant Manager: Will serve as assistant manager at the Ohio State Fair Pork Food Stands which will entail ordering, handling funds, supervising staff and volunteers, and other general duties. Intern will assist the manager (Ken Stiverson) in coordinating the day to day operations of the stands.
4. Special Events Planning: Will assist in special events planning, including Ohio State Fair Pork Rib-Off, Youth Pork Leadership Institute, Growing Strong Communities, and other promotional events during the summer.
Pay: The intern will receive a $2,000 scholarship from the National Pork Board and a $2,000 stipend from the Ohio Pork Producers Council. The internship also includes an expense-paid trip to World Pork Expo in Des Moines, IA for the training session.
Dates of Position: June-September, 2008, however interns are employed year-round. Contact Jennifer Keller for opportunities available during other times of the year.
Date Application Due: Send a resume and cover letter by March 7, 2008 to Jennifer Keller (contact info below).
Requirements: The intern should be majoring in the field of agriculture, communications, education, marketing or journalism; preferably going into their junior or senior year. Knowledge of the pork industry is a plus, but not required.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu

Employer: PIC International
Position Title: Herdersonville TN
Location: Health Assurance Summer Intern
Position Description: Intern will have opportunity to work with veterinarians and consulting practitioners on research and production projects.
Pay: Paid (including reasonable housing, mileage or reimbursement for rental vehicle)
Dates: two-week minimum
Date application due: six weeks before internship start date
Requirements: Applicants must be third or fourth year vet students who are interested in swine medicine. A letter of recommendation from a professor, resume and letter of intent are required.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: research, production, veterinarian medicine

Employer: PIC International
Position Title: Herdersonville TN
Location: Health Assurance Summer Intern
Position Description: Intern will have opportunity to work with veterinarians and consulting practitioners on research and production projects and will also gain a broad perspective of the swine industry.
Pay: Paid (including reasonable housing, mileage or reimbursement for rental vehicle)
Dates: 12 consecutive weeks
Date application due: six weeks before internship start date
Requirements: Applicants must be first or second year vet students who are interested in swine medicine. Letter of intent, resume and professor recommendations are all required.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: research, production, veterinary medicine

Employer: Pork Storks
Position Title: Winter/Summer Intern
Location: Sleepy Eye, MN/Rushmore MN, or Plankinton, SD
Position Description: This internship will provide interns with hands on experience and involvement in a modern boar stud collection facility. Duties range from boar management, collection, packaging, sanitization etc.
Pay: Paid
Dates: Open
Date Application Due: Unspecified
Requirements: Interest in swine and willingness to learn
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu

Employer: Premium Standard Farms
Position Title: Summer Intern
Location: MO, TX
Position Description: During the program, interns are exposed to all areas of swine production and will spend several weeks in various departments of our integrated system.
The internship covers both sow operations and grow-finish. The first weeks of the program are spent in sow operations where students will gain hands on experience in breeding, farrowing and nursery. Interns are responsible for the same daily duties required of full-time employees who work in the barns. These duties may include, but are not limited to, picking up afterbirth, power washing rooms, sleeving sows, docking tails, castrating males, breeding, feeding, and generally helping out where needed. They will also gain valuable exposure to daily managerial duties and learn the characteristics needed to become a successful farm manager.
The final weeks of the internship are spent on a grow-finish farm where interns learn about the finishing process. In addition to working in the sow production and grow-finish facilities, interns spend time working with Production Support Services and touring various feed mills and the fertilizer plant to give a more in depth look at our integrated company.
Pay: $10/hr plus housing with $50 non-refundable fee.
Dates: May-August
Date Application due: ASAP
Requirements: Interest in swine production and willingness to learn.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu

Employer: Premium Standard Farms
Position Title: Manager in Training
Location: Dalhart, TX and Princeton, MO
Position Description: The MIT helps prepare for the role of Unity Manager of a sow confinement unit with responsibility over 1100, 2200, or 2500 sows, 5 to 10 employees and several million dollars in company assets.
MIT is a training module with hands-on experience in swine production, including grow finish, breeding, farrowing, and nursery. Each module contains three parts: training, demonstrating proficiency by filling an open position, and training the replacement. While the focus of the program is swine production, the MIT spends time in other areas of our integrated company as well, including the feed mills and processing plant. The MIT also takes classes on such topics as leadership, managing employee performance, and production protocols.
MIT takes 2 years to complete, depending on performance of MIT. While the program is not a guarantee of being offered a management position, the MIT becomes eligible to interview for a Unit Manager position upon successful completion of the program.
Pay: Competitive Salary + benefits
Dates:
Date Application Due: ASAP
Requirements:
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu

Employer: Professional Swine Management, LLC
Position Title: Production Intern
Location: West Central Illinois, Northeast Missouri
Position Description: Interns will have the opportunity to explore all phases of swine production on a state-of-the-art sow farm. Hands on training will include, but are not limited to sow treatment, heat detection, artificial insemination, sow movement, monitoring sows during farrowing, processing pigs, and gilt development.
Pay: Paid
Dates: Flexible
Date Application Due: Unspecified
Requirements: Students with an interest in swine production. Preferably Animal Science or Ag-Related majors. Must be highly motivated, detail-oriented and show willingness to learn all phases of swine production.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: production, animal science, breeding, farrowing

Employer: Tyson Foods, Inc.
Position Title: Pork Procurement Intern
Location: Waterloo, IA
Position Description: As a Hog Buyer Intern, you will be responsible for handling livestock. Throughout the 10-12 week period you will have hands on with sorting, counting, weighing, tattooing and penning of all hogs with minimum stress in a hog yard environment. You will be booking loads for local hog deliveries and keeping an effective book schedule for accuracy in maintaining plant slaughter operations. You will have the opportunity to train in grade and yield kill sheet information, weight docks, and other buying procedures.
Upon completion of your internship, you will have acquired a direct understanding of the requirements involved in purchasing a continual supply of quality raw material. You will also fully comprehend Tyson’s buying practices that can position you will for advancement in becoming a Livestock Buyer.
Pay: $12/hr
Dates: Internship will run from late May to early August, depending on school schedule.
Date Application Due: ASAP
Requirements: Education: Students will be sourced from a 2 or 4 year College or University program. Must be in good standings. Experience: Previous swine experience preferred. Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must. Other requirements: Must be highly motivated in running a successful business.
For More Information: www.tyson.com
Or Contact Stacy Junge

*** In order to be considered for Internship opportunities at Tyson Foods, Inc., please go to www.tyson.com. Go to the Campus section of our Careers page, there you can complete your online profile, review the list of available positions, and submit an application for those positions that interest you. From there, your information will be reviewed, and you will be notified if your skills and qualifications match the requirements of the positions for which you have expressed an interest.

Employer: Wisconsin Pork Association
Position Title: Wisconsin Pork Association Intern
Location: Lancaster WI
Position Description: Student’s duties will include organizing and/or participating in marketing, producer education and communication programs. Will participate in media, public relations, develop marketing materials, speak with youth and adults, attend WI State fair, inform producers about PQA and help facilitate WPA mentorship program. Lastly, intern will develop producer focus column in WPA newsletter.
Pay: mileage, housing, meals and additional pay
Dates: May – August
Requirements: Intern must have a major in marketing, education or communications. He or she will also be require to have his or her own transportation, preferred swine background, prefer sophomore or junior with plans for credit.
For More Information: uspce@iastate.edu
Keywords: education, teaching, journalism, Wisconsin, marketing, pr, public relations, communications