Beef Industry Intern: Commercial Programs & Support

VC 3 Angus; Saint Joseph (MO); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Angus Association invites motivated students for a summer internship focused on commercial programs and producer engagement. You will gain hands-on exposure to working with commercial cattle producers, data support, and industry communication at the Association’s headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

This internship runs from late May to mid-August, with some travel required. You will learn about genetic evaluation, data systems, and how to translate data into actionable insights

Responsibilities

• Assist with outreach efforts, including calls for AngusLink and Genetic Merit Scorecard
• Collaborate with livestock video sale companies marketing AngusLink enrolled calves
• Summarize and analyze sale premiums for AngusLink calves
• Gain understanding of Genetic Merit Scorecard to explain to commercial producers utilizing program
• Promote AAA commercial pathway program involvement to commercial cattle producers
• Support producers with performance data entry and herd record organization
• Assist with outreach efforts, including calls for AngusLink, Genetic Merit Scorecard, and GeneMax Advantage
• Gain understanding of Genetic Merit Scorecard and GeneMax Advantage to explain to commercial producers utilizing program
• Participate in herd visits and potentially industry tours
• Help identify herds needing support and offer training assistance
• Collaborate with team members on research projects
• Contribute to educational resources

Job description

The American Angus Association invites motivated students for a summer internship focused on commercial programs and producer engagement. You will gain hands-on exposure to working with commercial cattle producers, data support, and industry communication at the Association’s headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

This internship runs from late May to mid-August, with some travel required. You will learn about genetic evaluation, data systems, and how to translate data into actionable insights