Public Policy Internship - Spring 2027

National Cattlemen's Beef Association; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in Washington, DC offers internships for the fall, spring, and summer semesters in Washington, D.C. This internship is a unique chance for students interested in the beef industry and federal policy.

Interns will have the opportunity to engage with NCBA and PLC staff on several fronts, including policy, communications, and membership, and will work closely with the lobbying and regulatory teams to advance policies important to the beef and sheep

Qualifications

• Must be a junior or senior undergraduate student or graduate student with a background or major in agriculture as well as a background in cattle and/or the beef industry
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be available for the duration of the internship
• Must have excellent research, writing, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Participates in lobbying efforts
• Communicates updates to members
• Reviews Federal Registry Notices
• Participates in agency meetings
• Collaborates with Hill and agency staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Agriculture background

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in Agriculture

Job description

Company Description

Initiated in 1898, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is the marketing organization and trade association for America's one million cattle farmers and ranchers. With offices in Denver and Washington, D.C., NCBA is a consumer-focused, producer-directed organization representing the largest segment of the nation's food and fiber industry. NCBA works to achieve the vision: "To be the trusted leader and definitive voice of the U.S. cattle and beef industry."

Company Description

Initiated in 1898, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is the marketing organization and trade association for America's one million cattle farmers and ranchers. With offices in Denver and Washington, D.C., NCBA is a consumer-focused, producer-directed organization representing the largest segment of the nation's food and fiber industry. NCBA works to achieve the vision: "To be the trusted leader and definitive voice of the U.S. cattle and beef industry."

Washington , DC 20004

Posted: 09/07/2026

Employment: Internship

Pay: $20.00 per Hour

Department: Government Affairs

Experience: Entry-Level

Job Description

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, in conjunction with the Public Lands Council, offers internships for the fall, spring, and summer semesters in Washington, D.C. This internship is a unique chance for students interested in the beef industry and federal policy. Interns will have the opportunity to engage with NCBA and PLC staff on several fronts, including policy, communications, and membership, and will work closely with the lobbying and regulatory teams to advance policies important to the beef and sheep industries.

NCBA and PLC are affiliate organizations working on behalf of cattle producers and ranching families across the country. NCBA is producer-directed and consumer-focused, which creates a unique opportunity to unify policy and marketing efforts for the beef industry. Similarly, PLC works to maintain a stable business environment in which livestock producers that hold federal lands grazing permits can continue to conserve the resources and ranching heritage of the West. Together, NCBA and PLC represent the cattle and sheep industries and producers who operate on both public and private lands. This internship is full time in person in the DC office. Ths internship will be from January 4, 2027 through May 7, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Participates in lobbying efforts
• Communicates updates to members
• Reviews Federal Registry Notices
• Participates in agency meetings
• Collaborates with Hill and agency staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be a junior or senior undergraduate student or graduate student with a background or major in agriculture as well as a background in cattle and/or the beef industry
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be available for the duration of the internship
• Must have excellent research, writing, and communication skills