Intern, Marketing & Communications

AgCertain Industries; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

12-week internship

Project-based work

Professional development opportunities

Networking events

Job summary

AgCertain Industries in Ames, IA is seeking a Marketing & Communications Intern to gain hands-on experience in branding, digital marketing, and campaign execution. You will be given a project addressing business needs and impacting AgCertain through meaningful work.

The internship runs May 24 – August 13, 2027, offering a competitive pay and project-based work with professional development opportunities and networking events.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in undergrad in relevant fields (see qualifications).
• Prior experience using Adobe Creative Suite required.
• Strong design and photography skills.
• Interest in agriculture, marketing, design or communications.
• Willing to learn and work safely.
• Integrity, candor, excellence, curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely in all AgCertain situations.
• Create content for social media and print media.
• Utilize marketing tools to increase brand awareness.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite on a daily basis.
• Build understanding of AgCertain’s growing role in food and agriculture.
• Ensure strong communication with supervisors on project progress.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Design skills

Photography

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergrad in Ag Communications/Communications/Marketing/Business/Graphic Design or related

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Lightroom

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ames, IA 50010

As a Marketing & Communications Intern, you will gain experience within branding, digital marketing, and executing marketing campaigns. Each intern will be given a project that addresses business critical needs and will impact AgCertain through their work in a meaningful way.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate safely and appropriately in all AgCertain situations and environments


• Create effective content for social media and print media


• Utilize marketing tools to increase brand awareness


• Use Adobe Creative Suite on a daily basis (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Illustrator)


• Build your understanding of AgCertain’s growing role in the food and agriculture industry


• Ensure strong communication with supervisors and leadership on project progress


• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in undergrad studies for Ag Communications, Communications, Marketing, Business, Graphic Design or related fields


• Prior experience using Adobe Creative Suite required


• Strong design and photography skills


• Have an interest in agriculture, marketing, photography, design, or communications


• A willingness to learn


• Act with integrity, candor, excellence, curiosity, and a commitment to safety

Our Internship Program

• 12-week internship (May 24 – August 13, 2027)


• Competitive pay


• Project-based work


• Professional development opportunities


• Networking events


• Full time roles or additional internships offered to interns with exceptional performance