Field Services & Young Farm Division Intern

Kentucky Farm Bureau; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kentucky Farm Bureau invites students to join as a short-term Field/Young Farmer internship in Louisville, KY, May through July 2027. The role combines field staff learning with Young Farmer program support, requiring 20–30 hours weekly and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities include attending county board meetings, developing resources, and coordinating with Farm Bureau directors and IFAL conferences. Evening and weekend travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and verbal skills are required.
• Strong work ethic is essential.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend county board meetings to learn about county Farm Bureau functions.
• Assist in creating resources to support county Farm Bureaus.
• Collaborate with Area Program Directors to support county Farm Bureaus.
• Plan and support the Murray State University and UK IFAL conferences for Young Farmers.
• Create and present a leadership development workshop for a youth audience.
• Assist with preparations and attendance at the 2027 Young Farmer Summer Outing.
• Create resources for Young Farmer programming (Collegiate Farm Bureau, Harvest for All, County Young Farmer Committees, etc.).

Skills

Strong writing

Strong verbal skills

Strong work ethic

Reliable transportation

Education

Junior/Senior or graduate student

Job description

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Overview

Entity: Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation

Reports to: Director, Field Services and Director, Young Farmer Program

Compensation: A stipend of $5,000, to be paid at a rate of $500 per week for a total of 10 weeks

Location: On-site at KFB State Office in Louisville, KY

Term: May 2027 to July 2027

Application Deadline: December 11, 2026

Responsibilities

Field Staff Responsibilities:

• Attend county board meetings to learn about county Farm Bureau functions.
• Assist in creating resources to support county Farm Bureaus.
• Collaborate with Area Program Directors to support county Farm Bureaus.

Young Farmer Responsibilities:

• Participate in the planning and execution of the Murray State University and the University of Kentucky Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL) Conferences.
• Create and present a leadership development workshop for a youth audience.
• Assist with preparations and attend the 2027 Young Farmer Summer Outing.
• Create resources for Young Farmer programming may include Collegiate Farm Bureau, Harvest for All, County Young Farmer Committees, etc.

Internal Relationships:

• Reports to the Director, Field Services Division, and Director, Young Farmer Program

External Relationships:

• Has contact with various Kentucky Farm Bureau staff and affiliate company personnel.
• Develops and maintains contacts with Kentucky Farm Bureau volunteer leaders.

Qualifications

• Junior, Senior or Graduate School.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Strong work ethic.
• Strong writing and verbal skills.

Time Requirements:

• Available May – July 2027.
• Approximately 20-30 hours per week.
• Evening, weekend and in-state travel required.