Communications Intern

New-Cooperative,-Inc.; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 7,500 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Access to company vehicle

Laptop provided

Flexible time-off

Job summary

NEW Cooperative, based in Fort Dodge, IA, is seeking a summer Communications Intern to support marketing, journalism, and outreach initiatives. You will capture photo/video assets, create graphic content, and help plan social media, newsletters, and company events from our Fort Dodge office.

The role emphasizes learning and development with mentor support, internship onboarding, and opportunities to interact with industry leaders. A strong interest in agriculture and communication is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a 2nd or 3rd year student pursuing marketing, public relations, agricultural communications, or related fields.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience with graphic design and Adobe software helpful but not required; willingness to learn is essential.
• Interest in agriculture, journalism, event planning and marketing preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Capture photo and video assets for use in company communication initiatives.
• Plan and develop social media posts highlighting company initiatives, events, and news.
• Assist in creating content for NEW Cooperative’s quarterly newsletter.
• Plan summer events including company outings, customer appreciation events, and county fair appearances.
• Explore NEW’s trade area and assist with the activities of the NEW Cooperative Foundation and charitable giving efforts.

Skills

Photo/video assets

Social media planning

Content creation

Event planning

Graphic design

Communication skills

Education

Marketing/PR/Agricultural communications major

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

At NEW Cooperative, we're committed to supporting agriculture, strengthening our communities, and investing in our people. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we provide meaningful career opportunities across operations, agronomy, grain, feed, energy, transportation, administration, technology, and corporate services.

Whether you're just beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a team that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a difference every day.

Explore the position below to see how you can become part of the NEW Cooperative team.

Are you our next Communications Intern?

Get ready for a busy summer! As NEW Cooperative's communications intern, you'll prepare marketing materials for print and social media and execute many of NEW's summer outings and events. Photo, video, and graphic design experience are preferred but we will help candidates learn at every level.

Do you have a passion for agriculture, journalism, event planning, and marketing? Are you someone who enjoys building relationships with a team and providing solutions to farmers?

If so, we want to talk to you.

New Cooperative is a leading agricultural cooperative providing innovative solutions and services to our customers in North, Central and Western Iowa. We're seeking the right individual to join our team as a summer Communications Intern. You will be based at our Fort Dodge, Iowa office and be responsible for providing vital solutions and information to our team in various ways, which may include:

• Capturing photo and video assets for use in company communication initiatives, projects and campaigns
• Utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud software like Illustrator and InDesign to complete various graphic design projects
• Plan and develop social media posts highlighting company initiatives, events, and news
• Assist in creating content for NEW Cooperative’s quarterly newsletter
• Plan summer events, including our company-wide outing, customer appreciation events, and county fair appearances
• Explore NEW’s trade area and assist with the activities of the NEW Cooperative Foundation, the company’s charitable giving arm

NEW Cooperative is committed to providing the valuable learning experience that takes place in a successful internship. As part of your internship experience, you will be assigned a project(s) to plan and complete, which may include conducting research, interviews and testing ideas. This is your opportunity to learn hands-on! The topic of the project will be determined based on your interests and available opportunities within the company. Other opportunities and experiences will also occur, which may include:

• Actively-involved mentor
• Comprehensive company onboarding and safety training
• Internship-specific training
• Member interaction
• Networking with company and industry leaders
• Industry tours, field trips, and outings with fellow NEW interns
• Job shadows in other departments as desired, including operations, agronomy, grain energy, feed, and accounting/finance
• Other learning opportunities as the season, time, and your interests allow

It is vitally important that you are team-oriented and have strong communication and time-management skills. Experience with graphic design and Adobe software is helpful. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and should be 2nd or 3rd year students working towards a degree in marketing, public relations, agricultural communications, and related fields. Preference is given to applicants with a background and/or understanding of agriculture. You do not need to have past communications experience, but you must have a strong willingness to learn throughout the summer!

Communications interns can anticipate a competitive hourly wage with paid overtime. Previous interns have earned $7500-$11,000 during their summers! This position also offers competitive benefits, including:

• Not from the area? Ask about our housing assistance options!
• Access to company vehicle, as needed
• Laptop/Computer
• Reasonable time-off requests accommodated

This is your opportunity to join the NEW Cooperative team and maximize your learning opportunities!

Employment contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that values its employees and the communities it serves, we'd love to hear from you.

NEW Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.