Commodities & Regulatory Intern

Jobtailor; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Farm Bureau in Bloomington, IL is offering a summer internship with the Commodities & Food Systems and Business & Regulatory Affairs teams. You'll work on real projects impacting Illinois agriculture and collaborate with experienced staff.

Gain hands-on experience, develop an understanding of agricultural issues, policy, regulatory affairs, and commodity programs. The role emphasizes communication, attention to detail, and proactive collaboration, with a hybrid work arrangement in

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field required.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organized, self-motivated and proactive work ethic.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience with the Commodities & Food Systems and Business & Regulatory Affairs teams.
• Work on real projects impacting Illinois agriculture.
• Collaborate with experienced staff and fellow interns.
• Develop understanding of agricultural issues, policy, regulatory affairs, and commodity programs.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, meetings, events, and networking.
• Showcase ideas and contribute to business projects.
• Support Illinois farmers and rural communities.
• Hybrid internship at Illinois Farm Bureau in Bloomington, IL.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Attention to detail

Organized and self-motivated

Proactive

Collaborative

Education

Pursuing a degree in agriculture or related field

Tools

None

Job description

• Gain hands-on experience with the Commodities & Food Systems and Business & Regulatory Affairs teams


• Work on real projects impacting Illinois agriculture


• Collaborate with experienced staff and fellow interns


• Develop understanding of agricultural issues, policy, regulatory affairs, and commodity programs


• Participate in professional development opportunities, meetings, events, and networking


• Showcase ideas and contribute to business projects


• Support Illinois farmers and rural communities


• Work at the Illinois Farm Bureau in Bloomington, Illinois, in a hybrid arrangement

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field


• Must be able to work full-time hours from late May 2027 to early August 2027


• Graduation date of August 2027 or beyond


• Ability to be productive, with a high degree of accuracy/attention to detail


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive


• Ability to work in various weather conditions for outdoor events and activities


• Illinois Farm Bureau does not generally sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position

Core Competencies

Demonstrates a strong understanding of agricultural issues, policy, and regulatory affairs while effectively collaborating with teams to support Illinois farmers and rural communities. Possesses excellent communication skills and attention to detail, essential for contributing to impactful business projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Degree In Agriculture


• Understanding Of Agricultural Issues


• Excellent Oral And Written Communication Skills


• Organized And Self-Motivated


• Attention To Detail

ATS Optimization Keywords

Soft Skills

• Proactive


• Collaborative


• Productive

Industry Keywords

• Commodities


• Food Systems


• Business Affairs


• Regulatory Affairs


• Commodity Programs


• Illinois Agriculture


• Networking


• Professional Development