Ag Education and Leadership School-Year Internship

Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies in Lansing, MI, is offering a school-year internship focused on agricultural outreach and education. Interns will engage in tasks like writing, event planning, and developing new resources while receiving support from experienced managers.

This internship starts in late August or early September and continues until May, with flexible hours designed to accommodate class schedules. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong communication, organization skills, and a desire to grow in the agricultural sector.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills for article preparation.
• Effective communication skills for virtual and in-person interactions.
• Excellent organizational skills with multitasking abilities.
• Experience or interest in event planning and coordination.
• Familiarity with various software and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing resources for students to learn about agriculture.
• Support event planning and shadow other departments.
• Write articles regarding programming or members.
• Develop new programmatic resources and assist with curriculum updates.
• Handle social media and outreach programs.

Skills

Writing

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Event planning

Familiarity with Monday.com, Outlook, Word, Excel, Canva, PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Michigan Farm Bureau’s Promotion & Education and Young Farmer Departments are seeking a reliable, creative, and motivated school-year intern. This intern may assist in developing and implementing resources that help students learn about agriculture, increase consumer awareness, and grow Young Farmers’ leadership skills. There are also opportunities to work with event planning and shadow other departments. Interns will receive hands-on training and support from their managers and company mentors. Managers work with interns to identify and develop personal goals and improve their own desired skills. NOTE both in and out of office work might be required at the Farm Bureau Center/Warehouse in Lansing, MI. This internship will start the end of August/beginning of September and continue until May. Hours are flexible around class schedule.

Interns support the day-to-day operations of their departments, which may include but are not limited to writing articles on programming or members, developing new programmatic resources, graphic design/document layout, working on outreach programs, and assisting with curriculum updates, social media, events, and data entry.

Essential Skills

• Writing
• Interpersonal communication, both virtual and in-person
• Organization and ability to multitask
• Interest or experience in event planning and coordination
• Familiarity with software such as Monday.com, Outlook, Word, Excel, Canva, PowerPoint, and social media platforms

Preferred Skills

• Desire to work in agricultural outreach and leadership development
• Background or career interest in agriculture