Agriculture Environmental Policy Intern - Research & Impact

Illinois Agricultural Association; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Illinois Farm Bureau invites applications for an Environmental Policy Intern. You will work with the Government Affairs Division's Environmental Policy Team to research issues, support policy and educational initiatives, and help communicate information to farmers and County Farm Bureaus across Illinois.

This internship offers exposure to environmental policymaking, regulatory processes, and stakeholder engagement while collaborating with seasoned leaders and fellow interns.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, Crop Sciences, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Sustainable Agriculture, Agricultural Science, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching environmental issues and policy topics.
• Support policy and educational initiatives for farmers and County Farm Bureaus.
• Help communicate timely information to farmers across Illinois.

Skills

ArcGIS

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Soil Science major

Agronomy major

Environmental Science

Sustainable Agriculture

Natural Resources

Agricultural Science

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Illinois Farm Bureau invites applications for an Environmental Policy Intern. You will work with the Government Affairs Division's Environmental Policy Team to research issues, support policy and educational initiatives, and help communicate information to farmers and County Farm Bureaus across Illinois.

This internship offers exposure to environmental policymaking, regulatory processes, and stakeholder engagement while collaborating with seasoned leaders and fellow interns.