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Marketing & CommunicationsNational Junior Swine Association Field Staff

Choose from 3 great internships!

• Full-time positions

• Mid-May through mid-August

• Weekly stipend, travel expenses covered

Our time here at NSR has truly been remarkable. We

feel privileged to have had the opportunity to work with some of the most talented professionals in the industry. – 2012 NSR Interns

I had a handful of jobs throughout college, but my summer internship as the NSR Marketing & Communications Intern was by far the most rewarding and memorable. Unlike many internships that require you to focus on one project, NSR allowed me to tailor my experience. I wrote and edited articles for Seedstock EDGE, designed ads and traveled

to two national swine shows to take photos and cover the events via news releases and website updates. I left that summer with a handful of pieces to add to my professional portfolio and confirmation that I had chosen the right career path. I would encourage any student who has an interest in agricultural communications and the livestock industry to apply for the NSR Marketing & Communications Internship. – Megan Sheridan, 2004 Marketing & Communications Intern :: Currently working as theMarketing Development Manager for the Neogen Corporation

Communicate information and promote ideas to NSR members and the public.

internship #1Marketing & Communications

As the intern for the Marketing and Communication Department, I was able to illustrate my passion for the swine industry and my love for creativity through my internship responsibilities. Every day, I was challenged to step outside of my comfort zone and explore different writing styles and design techniques. I had first-hand experience

at shows shooting candid ring shots, creating video footage and blogging show and sale results online. Beyond the countless opportunities I experienced, I have learned essential skills that will set me apart from my peers, and I was exposed to numerous career opportunities. Above all, I was fortunate enough to work with an elite group of people who make up the NSR. Their influence and positive attitude helped me achieve my goals, work harder and strive to never give up. – Holly Hopkins, 2014 Marketing & Communications Intern :: Currently a junior at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana,studying agricultural economics

DESCRIPTION: A great opportunity to spend the summer working in the purebred swine industry, while learning new skills and expanding your marketing and communications portfolio!The NSR Marketing & Communications Internship provides the opportunity to work with the M&C team to customize an internship program that will focus on the skills needed to build an individual’s professional portfolio. These opportunities include feature writing for Seedstock EDGE, advertisement design and page layout, magazine production, online content development, photography, social media development, live show coverage and more!

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Some travel will be required, including to the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, and the NSR Summer Type Conference and the National Junior Summer Spectacular in Louisville, Kentucky.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should be college juniors, seniors or graduate students in agricultural communications, journalism, public relations, ag marketing or other related fields. Experience in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop, in addition to Associated Press style and basic journalism/design coursework is required. Must be a team player, hard-working and deadline-driven.

APPLICATION Interested individuals should e-mail the following to [email protected]:

• cover letter/résumé• three writing samples• transcript showing coursework• three references

CONTACTStephen Weintraut IIDirector of Marketing & CommunicationsNational Swine Registry 2639 Yeager Road West Lafayette, IN [email protected]

Serve and help develop youth interested in the purebred swine industry.

internship #2National Junior Swine AssociationDESCRIPTION: Do you love the purebred swine industry? Have a passion for working with youth? Enjoy facilitating programs and planning events? Then, the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA) Internship is meant for you! The NJSA Internship will provide experience in planning and executing shows and events of NJSA, the nation’s largest youth livestock organization. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to assist NJSA staff with planning the World Pork Expo Junior National and the National Junior Summer Spectacular, as well as help lead the NJSA Board of Directors, write Youth Spotlight highlights and facilitate web updates. This internship provides experience in event planning, communications, youth leadership and livestock show production.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Some travel will be required, including to the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, and the National Junior Summer Spectacular in Louisville, Kentucky.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should be college sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in agricultural education, agricultural communications, animal science, ag business and/or a related field of study. Applicants should be hardworking and self-motivated, detail-oriented, innovative and work well with the general public and youth. Applicants should have a strong working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs.


• cover letter/résumé• three references

CONTACTKaley BontragerDirector of Junior ActivitiesNational Swine Registry 2639 Yeager Road West Lafayette, IN [email protected]

During my time with the National Junior Swine Association, I established a great working relationship with industry leaders, sponsors, breeders and most importantly, members and their families. The staff of the National Swine Registry clearly shares the same type of passion for the purebred swine industry, and to work alongside them this

summer has truly been a blessing. It was also a blessing to be able to speak and interact with the breeders of the junior projects throughout the summer. This internship has provided numerous connections and friendships that I am sure will last a lifetime. All in all, this experience has been a blast, and I am looking forward to taking my newfound expertise into the future.– Tyler Johnson, 2014 NJSA Intern :: Currently a junior at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana,studying animal science

I grew up on our family farm and always had a passion for raising pigs and the swine industry, so when the NJSA internship opportunity came along, I knew it would be something that would benefit my future career as a pork producer. Through my internship I was able to travel, help plan and execute events, meet numerous industry

professionals and work with youth who were passionate about the pork industry. The NJSA internship experience certainly strengthened my leadership role as a pork producer.– Rachelle Bailey, 2004 NJSA Intern, Currently the manager of Golden State Genetics in Turlock, California

www.nationalswine.com

Provide a link between swine breeders, members and the NSR staff.

internship #3 Field StaffDESCRIPTION: A terrific opportunity to learn about purebred swine breeding operations and pedigreed show facilitation while developing contacts within the swine industry!The NSR Field Staff Internship provides on-the-road experience traveling the country with full-time NSR Field Representatives, and opportunities to both learn from and contribute to field activities. Responsibilities include visiting purebred swine farms and AI boar studs; assisting at NSR-sponsored events including the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, and the NSR Summer Type Conference in Louisville, Kentucky; assisting at state fairs across the Midwest; and other field staff duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Extensive travel is required. Must have a valid driver’s license.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should be college sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in animal science and/or a related field of study, with a strong interest in a swine industry career. Must be hard working and excel in time management and organization, as well as have strong interpersonal and networking skills and a professional demeanor. Additionally, candidates must have experience and skill evaluating swine.


• cover letter/résumé• three references

CONTACTClay ZwillingV.P. of Member Outreach & Youth DevelopmentNational Swine Registry2639 Yeager RoadWest Lafayette, IN [email protected]

Through the Field Staff internship, I had the opportunity to visit some of today’s leading hog breeders’ operations and listen and learn ways I can make myself a better breeder. I was put in front of the public eye and given the chance to gain many important contacts and friendships I will cherish for a lifetime. This internship has refined the

many necessary skills it takes to not only raise quality seedstock but also work in the professional setting. As an aspiring hog breeder, who loves to travel to shows and farms, I have gained a greater desire to make not only myself better, but everyone else more successful in their operations. – David Korb, 2014 Field Staff Intern :: Currently a senior at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, studying animalscience

Little did I know that the summer of 2009 would change my life forever. My time as a Field Staff Intern for the National Swine Registry did just that. It allowed me the opportunity to meet and visit with the greatest people in the swine industry. Most importantly, I was able to learn from each and every one of them. Not only that, it created

networking opportunities for future careers and friendships, both personal and professional. My knowledge and passion for the purebred swine industry grew immensely during my time in West Lafayette. I would recommend anyone with a passion for animal agriculture apply for this position.– Ben Schmaling, 2009 Field Staff Intern :: Currently lives in Ogden, Iowa, and works as a Pork Production Specialistfor Zoetis

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