Internship Opportunities
2012 Internship applications are due Dec. 1, 2011
Pedigree Dept. Internship ǀ NJSA Internship ǀ Field Staff Internship ǀ Marketing & Communications Internship
To download a brochure about the NSR's internship programs, click here
Pedigree Department Internship
Record purebred swine and assist with genetic programs and show facilitation.
Description
If you are interested in the purebred registration process and recording of swine pedigrees, this is your chance to get hands-on experience behind the scenes at the NSR.
The NSR Pedigree Department Internship offers the opportunity to participate in and learn to register litters, process show entries, search and deliver pedigrees, provide customer service, and complete various data handling processes associated with a purebred livestock records system. This internship will also provide exposure to DNA testing and coding and STAGES™ data entry, as well as attendance and assistance with data entry and recordkeeping at NSR shows.
- Full-time position
- Mid- to late-May through mid-August
- Applications due Dec. 1 each year
- Weekly stipend, travel expenses covered
Job Requirements
Some travel will be required, including to the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, and the National Junior Summer Spectacular and Summer Type Conference in Louisville, Ky.
Qualifications
Applicants should be college sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in animal science, ag business, ag economics, ag management and/or a related field of study. Applicants should be hardworking, self-motivated and detail-oriented. Applicants should have a strong working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, and must be skilled at typing and 10-key entry.
Application
Interested individuals should e-mail the following to robin@nationalswine.com
- cover letter
- résumé
- three references
Questions contact:
Robin Lucas
Administrative Assistant
National Swine Registry
2639 Yeager Road
West Lafayette, IN 47906
765.463.3594
robin@nationalswine.com
National Junior Swine Association Internship
Serve and help develop youth interested in the purebred swine industry.
Description
Do you love the purebred swine industry? Have a passion for working with youth? Enjoy facilitating programs and planning events? Then the National Junior Swine Association Internship is meant for you!
The NJSA Internship will provide experience in planning and executing shows and leadership events for the nation's largest youth livestock organization. You will have the opportunity to assist NJSA staff with planning the World Pork Expo Junior National and the organization's pinnacle event – the National Junior Summer Spectacular, as well as help lead the NJSA board of directors, write Youth Spotlight highlights, take photos and video, facilitate web updates, and write articles for the e-Pinnacle newsletter. This internship provides experience in event planning, communications, youth leadership, and livestock show production.
- Full-time position
- Mid- to late-May through mid-August
- Applications due Dec. 1 each year
- Weekly stipend, travel expenses covered
Job Requirements
Required travel and show attendance includes the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, and the Summer Type Conference and National Junior Summer Spectacular in Louisville, Ky. A valid driver's license is required.
Qualifications
Applicants should be college sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in agricultural education, agricultural communications, animal science, ag business and/or a related field of study. Applicants should be hardworking and self-motivated, detail-oriented, innovative, and work well with the general public and youth. Applicants should have a strong working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs.
Application
Interested individuals should e-mail the following to cally@nationalswine.com
- cover letter
- résumé
- three references
Questions contact:
Cally Hass
Director of Junior Activities
National Swine Registry
2639 Yeager Road
West Lafayette, IN 47906
765.463.3594
cally@nationalswine.com
Field Staff Internship
Provide a link between swine breeders, members and the NSR staff.
Description
A terrific opportunity to learn about purebred swine breeding operations and pedigreed show facilitation while you develop contacts within the swine industry!
The NSR Field Staff Internship provides on-the-road experience traveling with full-time NSR Field Representatives, and opportunities to both learn from and contribute to field activities. Responsibilities include visiting purebred swine farms and A.I. boar studs; assisting at NSR-sponsored events including the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, and the Summer Type Conference and National Junior Summer Spectacular in Louisville, Ky.; assisting at state fairs; and other field staff duties as assigned.
- Full-time position
- Mid- to late-May through mid-August
- Applications due Dec. 1 each year
- Weekly stipend, travel expenses covered
Job Requirements
Extensive travel is part of this job, and a valid driver's license is required.
Qualifications
Applicants should be college sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in animal science and/or a related field of study, with a strong interest in a swine industry career. Must be hard working and excel in time management and organization, as well as have strong interpersonal and networking skills and a professional demeanor. Additionally, candidates must have experience and skill at evaluating swine.
Application
Interested individuals should e-mail the following to mike@nationalswine.com
- cover letter
- résumé
- three references
Questions contact:
Mike Paul
Vice President of Operations
National Swine Registry
2639 Yeager Road
West Lafayette, IN 47906
765.463.3594
mike@nationalswine.com
Marketing & Communications Internship
Communicate information and promote ideas to NSR members and the public.
Description
A fabulous opportunity to spend the summer working in the purebred swine industry while learning new skills and expanding your marketing and communications portfolio!
This is a tailor-made internship – you help make it what you want it to be! As the NSR Marketing & Communications Intern, you will have the opportunity to work with NSR staff to personally design your internship curriculum and focus on the areas of marketing and communications in which you are most interested, or want to gain experience. Options* for a summer work plan include feature writing for Seedstock EDGE, advertisement design and page layout, magazine production, online content development, photography, video editing, promotional campaign design, and more! You will have the chance to collaborate on projects with the National Junior Swine Association, report on national shows, and brainstorm and develop new ideas for growing and promoting the NSR.
*Several projects such as show reports and feature stories are required for all interns.
- Full-time position
- Mid- to late-May through mid-August
- Applications due Dec. 1 each year
- Weekly stipend, travel expenses covered
Job Requirements
Some travel will be required, including to the World Pork Expo in
Des Moines, Iowa; National Junior Summer Spectacular and Summer Type Conference in Louisville, Ky., and possible feature-story assignments.
Qualifications
Applicants should be college juniors, seniors or graduate students in agricultural communications, journalism, public relations, ag marketing, or other related fields. Experience in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop, in addition to Associated Press style and basic journalism/design coursework is required. Must be a team player, hard-working and deadline-driven.
Application
Interested individuals should e-mail the following to jen@nationalswine.com
- cover letter
- résumé
- three writing samples
- transcript showing coursework
- three references
Questions contact:
Jen GillespieDirector of Marketing & Communications
National Swine Registry
2639 Yeager Road
West Lafayette, IN 47906
765.463.3594
jen@nationalswine.com
