Illinois Beef Association Offers 2021 Internship Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD, ILL
The future of the cattle business is built on young leaders focused on keeping the industry strong. To be successful, it takes practice. To provide that needed experience, the Illinois Beef Association (IBA) is offering one summer internship and three Illinois Beef Expo internships in 2021.
“The IBA summer internship is one of the best communications opportunities in the beef industry,” said McKenzie Davison, 2020 IBA summer intern. “The internship offers a learning experience where students are challenged to think creatively and independently.”
The IBA internship provides a college student an outstanding opportunity to assist with IBA's communication, education and youth programs. Applicants must consider themselves a self-starter, detail-oriented and an outgoing individual who work well with others. To be eligible, applicants must be a full-time college student and currently an Illinois Junior Beef Association member from a family that is actively involved in beef production. The internship spans from approximately mid-May through the Illinois State Fair.
“Through my internship with IBA I became more confident in my communication skills and was challenged to step out of my comfort zone,” said Davison, “The experience allowed me to grow as a communicator and advocate for the beef industry.”
The Illinois Beef Expo is offering three internships to assist with the 2021 Illinois Beef Expo. The 2021 Illinois Beef Expo is scheduled from Feb. 25 to Feb. 28 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Intern responsibilities will range from communications to event staff based on applicant experience. To be eligible, applicants must be a full-time college student and currently an Illinois Junior Beef Association member from a family that is actively involved in beef production. Interns cannot exhibit in or compete at the 2021 Illinois Beef Expo. The internship spans from Feb. 24 to Feb. 28.
“The Illinois Beef Expo has a team of staff and volunteers who work hard behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly,” said Mareah Volk, IBA director of industry relations. “Through the Illinois Beef Expo internship, students have the chance to really see what it takes to execute the show.”
IBA intern and Illinois Beef Expo intern applications are due Dec. 1, 2020. The applications with internship details are available online at illinoisbeef.com . ∆