Public Policy Intern - Summer 2027

Ultipro; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 7,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc. is seeking a summer intern to assist the public policy team in Indianapolis. The role involves supporting outreach to members, lawmakers, and farmers with a focus on Indiana agriculture.

The internship runs mid-May to mid-August, approximately 37.5 hours per week at the downtown headquarters, with occasional after-hours events. It is a paid internship designed to help you grow personally and professionally.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in public policy issues and government.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and personalities.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Applicants should be self-motivated and detailed-oriented.
• College student in their sophomore through senior year.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in activities that enhance Farm Bureau member engagement in public policy.
• Support lobbying and policy efforts at state and federal levels.
• Work approximately 37.5 hours per week at our downtown headquarters.
• Participate in events and after-hours activities as needed.
• Help farmers with local concerns and outreach initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Public policy interest

Education

Pursuing a college degree (sophomore–senior)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

225 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA

Description

The Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc. public policy team advocates on behalf of Hoosier farmers and Indiana agriculture. While our lobbyists push through state legislation, on-the-ground teams assist individual farmers with local concerns. Staff, leadership and member volunteers also advocate in Washington to make sure federal policy favors farmers and agriculture.

As a summer intern you will work approximately 37.5 hours per week at our downtown headquarters, from mid-May to Mid-August, with the possibility of occasional after-hours events.

Work will center on activities that enhance Farm Bureau member engagement in public policy and understanding how the policy will impact Indiana agriculture.

Why intern with us?

• We are Indiana’s largest farm organization, committed to improving the economic
  and social welfare of our member families and our communities
• Paid internship in a welcoming environment where we are committed to helping you
  grow personally and professionally
• Downtown location with free parking, onsite café and fitness center.

What we’re looking for:

• Agricultural background preferred
• Strong interest in public policy issues and government
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and personalities
• Time management and organizational skills
• Applicants should be self-motivated and detailed-oriented
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• College student in their sophomore through senior year

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