SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Pork Producers Association State Ambassador/Intern serves as a representative of the association and the pork industry. The chosen individual will hold the title of “State Ambassador” for a full year and will work from the Springfield office during the summer of his/her term (Summer 2019).
Main duties of the intern include managing the birthing center during the Illinois State Fair, attending Summer Ag Institutes, a project of his/her choosing (to be discussed with staff) and various other tasks. The internship is education and communication focused.
A $4,500 scholarship will be provided to the intern upon successful completion of the internship.Start date will depend on the student’s school schedule, and end date will be the last day of the IL State Fair.
Qualifications:
Must be an Illinois resident between the ages of 18 and 23 (at time of application)
Must exhibit strong communication, organization and leadership skills
Must exhibit a genuine interest in the Illinois pork industry and be able to speak on behalf of it
Recommended that he/she has attended Illinois Pork Leadership Institute
Must be a member (or become a member) of the Illinois Pork Producers Association
Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to out-of-state training and functions
May only serve one year
The 2019 Internship application can be found here.
Applications are due in office or via email by NOV 30, 2018.
Any questions may be directed to Jenny Jackson at jenny@ilpork.com or 217-529-3100.
— IL Pork Producers Association
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