Dairy Genetics Marketing Intern — Paid Summer 2027

Alta Genetics; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Alta Genetics is seeking a motivated student to join the Technical Marketing Team for a Summer 2027 internship spanning dairy genetics, technical marketing, consultative sales, and global events. The intern will support strategic projects while developing skills in genetic selection, dairy consulting, and customer communication.

Based in Madison, Wisconsin with travel throughout the Midwest, the internship provides exposure to genetic strategies across management systems and markets, mentorship

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Dairy Science, Animal Science, or Agricultural Business with dairy genetics interest.
• Demonstrated interest and knowledge of the dairy industry and dairy cattle genetics.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to organize details, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn, ask thoughtful questions, receive feedback, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Comfort working in dairy farm environments and willingness to travel as internship activities require.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating Alta’s global Showcase Tour for dairy producers, distributors, prospects, customers, and industry partners from around the world, including cattle selection and hands-on preparation.
• Build working knowledge of genomic evaluations, genetic indexes, and the factors that influence confidence in genetic information, and support Alta’s genetic proof process.
• Gain exposure to how genetic strategies may differ across dairy management systems and global markets.
• Shadow experienced Alta sales consultants and learn how successful representatives ask questions, analyze information, communicate value, and develop customized recommendations.
• Prepare a clear, professional presentation based on actual observations, interviews, and data analysis to deliver the final recommendations to Alta leaders, consultants, and farm management.
• Collaborate across marketing, genetics, technical services, and sales while managing deadlines and project details.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Education

Dairy Science / Animal Science / Agricultural Business degree (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Alta Genetics is seeking a motivated student to join the Technical Marketing Team for a Summer 2027 internship spanning dairy genetics, technical marketing, consultative sales, and global events. The intern will support strategic projects while developing skills in genetic selection, dairy consulting, and customer communication.

Based in Madison, Wisconsin with travel throughout the Midwest, the internship provides exposure to genetic strategies across management systems and markets, mentorship