Sustainability Grant Intern: Research, Reporting & Impact

Pork; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living stipend $1,500

Job summary

The Sustainability Intern at National Pork Board in Clive, IA will work with the grant team to support reporting and grant administration. The main project is to review how production information is captured across levels and propose a practical reporting structure.

The internship provides hands-on exposure to grant management, record maintenance, and reporting workflows. Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in agriculture or sustainability, with strong research,

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in agriculture, sustainability, environmental science, data analytics, or related field.
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills with attention to detail and comfort using Excel.
• Interest in agricultural sustainability and grant management; ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review research and models for capturing production and sustainability information at multiple levels.
• Compare reporting approaches for data consistency and confidentiality across levels.
• Develop a suggested reporting structure with data elements, definitions, and formats.
• Assist with maintaining grant records, archiving, and file completeness.
• Support grant reporting by compiling information and preparing materials.

Skills

Research skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergrad or grad in agriculture, sustainability or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Sustainability Intern at National Pork Board in Clive, IA will work with the grant team to support reporting and grant administration. The main project is to review how production information is captured across levels and propose a practical reporting structure.

The internship provides hands-on exposure to grant management, record maintenance, and reporting workflows. Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in agriculture or sustainability, with strong research,