Texas Corn Producers is excited to offer students a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in the agricultural industry through its administration and communications internship programs. Applications are currently being accepted for two administration internship positions.
Agricultural Administration Internship
This internship aims to provide students interested in the agricultural industry with a valuable career-building experience by further developing their agricultural industry knowledge, as well as their office skillset. During the internship, the intern will also develop contacts with agricultural industry members, as well as key federal and state legislative leaders and staff. Upon completion of the internship, the intern will hone time management, multi-tasking and office skills sought by professionals.
Duties
The intern’s duties will include, but are not limited to, assisting staff with:
- General office work, including mailings, organization, travel, etc.
- TCPA membership management and database entry
- Filing and office organization
- Accounting and data entry
- Answering phones and greeting office visitors
- Board member communications and coordination, including meeting attendance
- Research project organization
The intern will also be expected to gain familiarity with the corn industry and crop production issues. Additionally, the intern will become acquainted with the state’s soybean organizations, which are also administered by the office.
