Midwest Dairy
Communications - 2026 Summer Internship
Midwest Dairy, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130
Location:
Remote with required travel to St. Paul, Minnesota
Midwest Dairy is excited to offer a communications internship opportunity to students interested in communications, public relations, marketing, or agribusiness.
Sharing stories and communicating checkoff results with Midwest dairy farmers are critical strategies of the Communications team. Our Communications Intern would be an integral part of the Communications team. This individual would be responsible for several projects that they can add to their portfolio, including writing content for websites, magazines, and e-newsletters, working with trade media, overseeing social media activations, and more. The work ofthe Communications Intern is critical to reaching dairy farmers and creating checkoff advocates.
What You Bring:
Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal communication; understanding of AP style. Experience with social media and experience or interest in public relations. Strong organizational skills, communications experience, and the ability to work independently. Experience with applications such as Microsoft Office, Adobe programs, and Canva. What We Offer:
We value our interns and provide fair compensation, a great work environment, and valuable resources that go beyond your experience here.
We value our interns and provide fair compensation, a great work environment, and valuable resources that go beyond your experience here.
$7000 Stipend (provided completion of internship) Training and development opportunities. Copies of completed projects, articles, and other materials for personal portfolio. (Privacy Policies Apply) Mentorship & Connections to Industry Leaders. Creation of an online portfolio that highlights your work and experience, culminating in a virtual presentation and showcased to your colleagues. Expense reimbursement What You Will Be Responsible For:
Directly responsible for developing Farmer Profile articles, Midwest Dairy's virtual experience at various State Fairs, and other projects as assigned. Assist with the planning, writing, and distributing of Midwest Dairy's monthly farmer e-newsletter, print publications, and other promotional and educational materials associated with the Communications department's strategic objectives. Assist in developing materials to share checkoff value messages through Midwest Dairy's digital platforms, including its website and social media properties. Assist with the writing, development, and distribution of ag media materials, including news releases, fact sheets, and media pitches. Work with communications managers to identify and develop other promotional, educational, and marketing materials for other Communications initiatives. Represent the Communications team at the various State Fairs in our business territory, as needed. Perform other tasks as assigned. Travel up to 20% (expenses paid), sometimes overnight, to meetings supporting Communications initiatives. Requirements/Eligibility:
Eighteen (18) years old before the start of the internship Either a permanent resident of one of the following states: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota OR Currently attending a two- or four-year college in one of these states. A background in agriculture or dairy farming is NOT REQUIRED. We encourage candidates from all varying backgrounds to consider applying. Pass a background check. Current driver's license or have access to reliable transportation to on-site work or meeting locations. Family members of Midwest Dairy farmer board directors or staff are ineligible for consideration unless the Midwest Dairy Corporate Board grants a special exception. Candidates who are current Midwest Dairy state ambassadors or dairy princesses/candidates are not eligible unless they are willing to give up their ambassador or princess position if selected for the internship. Applicants must be available to work 40 hours per week. The period of this internship is early June through late August. The start and end date for the internship are flexible but must be finalized with the Internship Supervisor on or by April 1, 2026. Application Requirements
Cover Letter Resume Three (3) writing samples that showcase your alignment with the work. Two references (including name, relationship to applicant, phone number, and email address.) General Timeline: (Tentative and can change)
Application Deadline: December 5, 2025 1st and 2nd round interviews: Starts in December 2025 Final selection/offer complete by January 16, 2026
Who We Are:
Midwest Dairy is a non-profit organization striving to achieve the mission ofBringing Dairy to Life for a Better World.We represent approximately 3,600 dairy farm families and work on their behalf to build dairy demand by inspiring consumer confidence in our products and production practices.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Midwest Dairy is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, status in public assistance, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. If you need to inquire about accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@midwestdairy.com.
Midwest Dairy is excited to offer a communications internship opportunity to students interested in communications, public relations, marketing, or agribusiness.
Sharing stories and communicating checkoff results with Midwest dairy farmers are critical strategies of the Communications team. Our Communications Intern would be an integral part of the Communications team. This individual would be responsible for several projects that they can add to their portfolio, including writing content for websites, magazines, and e-newsletters, working with trade media, overseeing social media activations, and more. The work ofthe Communications Intern is critical to reaching dairy farmers and creating checkoff advocates.
What You Bring:
Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal communication; understanding of AP style. Experience with social media and experience or interest in public relations. Strong organizational skills, communications experience, and the ability to work independently. Experience with applications such as Microsoft Office, Adobe programs, and Canva. What We Offer:
We value our interns and provide fair compensation, a great work environment, and valuable resources that go beyond your experience here.
We value our interns and provide fair compensation, a great work environment, and valuable resources that go beyond your experience here.
$7000 Stipend (provided completion of internship) Training and development opportunities. Copies of completed projects, articles, and other materials for personal portfolio. (Privacy Policies Apply) Mentorship & Connections to Industry Leaders. Creation of an online portfolio that highlights your work and experience, culminating in a virtual presentation and showcased to your colleagues. Expense reimbursement What You Will Be Responsible For:
Directly responsible for developing Farmer Profile articles, Midwest Dairy's virtual experience at various State Fairs, and other projects as assigned. Assist with the planning, writing, and distributing of Midwest Dairy's monthly farmer e-newsletter, print publications, and other promotional and educational materials associated with the Communications department's strategic objectives. Assist in developing materials to share checkoff value messages through Midwest Dairy's digital platforms, including its website and social media properties. Assist with the writing, development, and distribution of ag media materials, including news releases, fact sheets, and media pitches. Work with communications managers to identify and develop other promotional, educational, and marketing materials for other Communications initiatives. Represent the Communications team at the various State Fairs in our business territory, as needed. Perform other tasks as assigned. Travel up to 20% (expenses paid), sometimes overnight, to meetings supporting Communications initiatives. Requirements/Eligibility:
Eighteen (18) years old before the start of the internship Either a permanent resident of one of the following states: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota OR Currently attending a two- or four-year college in one of these states. A background in agriculture or dairy farming is NOT REQUIRED. We encourage candidates from all varying backgrounds to consider applying. Pass a background check. Current driver's license or have access to reliable transportation to on-site work or meeting locations. Family members of Midwest Dairy farmer board directors or staff are ineligible for consideration unless the Midwest Dairy Corporate Board grants a special exception. Candidates who are current Midwest Dairy state ambassadors or dairy princesses/candidates are not eligible unless they are willing to give up their ambassador or princess position if selected for the internship. Applicants must be available to work 40 hours per week. The period of this internship is early June through late August. The start and end date for the internship are flexible but must be finalized with the Internship Supervisor on or by April 1, 2026. Application Requirements
Cover Letter Resume Three (3) writing samples that showcase your alignment with the work. Two references (including name, relationship to applicant, phone number, and email address.) General Timeline: (Tentative and can change)
Application Deadline: December 5, 2025 1st and 2nd round interviews: Starts in December 2025 Final selection/offer complete by January 16, 2026
Who We Are:
Midwest Dairy is a non-profit organization striving to achieve the mission ofBringing Dairy to Life for a Better World.We represent approximately 3,600 dairy farm families and work on their behalf to build dairy demand by inspiring consumer confidence in our products and production practices.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Midwest Dairy is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, status in public assistance, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. If you need to inquire about accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@midwestdairy.com.