Communications Intern

Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIF (Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers) in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Communications Intern to support outreach by drafting and editing content for livestock farmers. The intern will assist with press releases, newsletters, and internal communications while gathering farmer stories to promote CSIF's mission.

Work will be on-site with the communications team, helping with event promotion and maintaining templates and contact lists to ensure consistent branding and messaging.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a degree in communications, public relations, journalism, agriculture, or a related field.
• Excellent written and editing skills for external and internal communications.
• Ability to write and edit press releases, newsletters, and web content.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit web content, blog posts, social media updates, and educational resources for livestock farmers.
• Write and distribute press releases and newsletters.
• Support internal communications to staff and board members.
• Collaborate with the communications team on event promotion and messaging.
• Update communication templates and contact lists.

Skills

Strong Communication

Press Releases

Internal Communications

Content Writing

Education

Communications degree or related field

Job description

Company Description

CSIF (Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers) is a non-profit organization that provides no-cost guidance to Iowa livestock farmers on regulations, barn siting, neighbor relations, and environmental protection. The organization takes a positive, solutions-based approach to helping livestock operations grow responsibly and sustainably. CSIF is a collaborative effort supported by leading agricultural groups, including beef, cattle, corn, farm bureau, pork, poultry, soybean, turkey, and dairy associations across Iowa. This strong network allows CSIF to offer practical resources and personalized support to farmers. Applicants joining CSIF will be part of a mission-driven team that supports the future of Iowa agriculture.

Role Description

The Communications Intern is a full-time, on-site role based in West Des Moines, IA. This role supports CSIF's outreach and communication efforts by drafting and editing written materials such as web content, blog posts, social media updates, and educational resources for livestock farmers. The intern will assist with writing and distributing press releases, compiling content for newsletters, and supporting internal communications to staff and board members. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting basic research, gathering farmer success stories, helping with event promotion, and updating communication templates and contact lists. The intern will collaborate with the communications team and other staff to ensure consistent messaging that aligns with CSIF's mission and brand.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication and Strategic Communications skills for clear, audience-focused messaging.
• Ability to write and edit Press Releases and other external communications.
• Solid Writing and Internal Communications skills for newsletters, updates, and organizational materials.
• Pursuing or holding a degree in communications, public relations, journalism, agriculture, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management abilities.
• Comfort working on-site in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Interest in agriculture, rural communities, or non-profit work is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency with standard office software and familiarity with social media platforms is a plus.