2027 Intern - Ag Business Development

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Ag Business Development Division invites you to apply for a marketing internship in Jefferson City, MO. This internship provides experience in marketing, promotion, education and business development for the Missouri Grown program and the Domestic and International Marketing teams.

The internship is full-time (approximately 40 hours per week during May–August) to help prepare for the Missouri State Fair and related activities, with duties supporting Food

Qualifications

• Must be a current college student majoring in agriculture or a related degree program.
• Must be able to work on site at MDA Main Office in Jefferson City, MO for a minimum of 40 hours per 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.
• This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited position working less than 1040 hours in a 12 month period.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

On-site work

Valid Driver's License

Education

Pursuing agriculture-related degree

Job description

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.

Job Location

Jefferson City, MO

Dates

May 16, 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.

• 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

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.

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

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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.