National Farmers Union (NFU) is
seeking a spring intern to assist with projects in government relations,
communications, and/or operations departments. NFU is a grassroots, producer-
driven organization that believes strong family agriculture is the basis for
thriving rural communities. If you are interested in attending
meetings on Capitol Hill, creating written or visual content for our blogs,
managing social media accounts, or learning how our organization works to
ensure that the voices of our 200,000 members are heard, we encourage you to
apply for our internship program. In addition to learning from our staff, the
NFU internship program provides our interns with the flexibility to tailor
their internship to their interests and create projects that will benefit them
professionally. The internship period is from January 6 – May 22, 2020.
Qualifications:
Ideal candidates should possess a
high level of organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks or
projects at once, the ability to creatively solve problems and implement
effective solutions that support objectives, the confidence to work
independently without much supervision, and conduct research and gather
valuable information in a timely manner. A background in animal or produce
production, agriculture policy, and current political and environmental issues
facing rural communities is a plus. Additional qualifications include:
· Strong verbal communication skills
· Developing professional writing and editing skills
· Dedication to customer service when interacting with members
via telephone or email
· Proficiency in Microsoft programs and photo editing tools
Additional Benefits:
National Farmers Union offers a
monthly stipend for our interns and provides the opportunity to travel to NFU’s
National Convention at no additional cost.
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter and
resume to Alexis Dunnum at adunnum@nfudc.org.
The subject line of the email should be “Spring Intern”. Applications are due October 20th, 2019.
National Farmers Union represents
family farmers, fishers and ranchers across the country, with formally organized
divisions in 33 states. The key to the success and credibility of
the organization has been Farmers Union’s grassroots structure in which policy
positions are initiated locally. The policy process includes the presentation
of resolutions by individuals, followed by possible adoption of the resolutions
at the local, state and national levels. Members and staff of the Farmers Union
advocate these policy positions nationwide.
