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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Animal Science Department

Serving Animal Industries

Business Internships


  • National Cattlemen's Beef Association Policy Intern, Washington, D.C.
  • PASE/Life Challenge Coordinator & Cooperative Extension
    • Rosie Nold at (402)472-6479 or Keith Niemann at (402)472-1577
    • Coordinated contest registrations, planned contest events, assisted in contest records and tabulation
    • Educational and fun internship, serves as good foundation for anyone interested in Extension

  • Ag Youth Coordinator, Nebraska Department of Agriculture
    • Stan Garbacz (402) 471-4876
    • Plan and coordinate Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute, select and coordinate events and activities of Nebraska Youth Council.
    • Internship especially rewarding for highly motivated and creative persons with good leadership skills.

  • JC Robinson Seeds of Waterloo, NE
    • Objective: Experience in sales, corn breeding, seed production, agronomy research and agronomy services
    • Candidates must be of at least sophomore status with a minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
    • Demonstrate leadership skills in student organizations or prior work experience.
    • An understanding of production agriculture is desired. Experience in the seed industry or other sales experience will also merit consideration.
    • Exhibit effective technical writing and verbal and written communication skills including interpersonal communications and group presentations.
  • 2004 AFA Student Advisory Team, Kansas City, MO
    • Phone: (816) 472-4232
    • The AFA Student Advisory Team serves as organization ambassadors, assists in program planning for the AFA Leaders Conference and related events, and student advisory group for the organization.
    • The AFA Student Advisory Team staffs the AFA Leaders Conference.
    • In addition, members of the Student Advisory Team will experience team leadership and interaction, media and communications training, interaction with corporate and association leaders, public speaking training and experience, exposure to career opportunities, and be eligible for the AFA Student Advisory Team academic scholarship.
  • National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Washington, DC
    • Erica Spiegle Phone: 202-347-0228
    • Attend hearings on Capitol Hill and meetings at Federal Agencies as needed by staff.
    • Assist policy staff with writing, updating and/or proofing letters, fact sheets and other documents relating to policy issues of the beef industry.
    • Assist staff with research.
    • Attend summer conference to assist with the resolutions process
    • Assist in compiling the NCBA Policy Book
  • Performance Department, American Paint Horse Association, Fort Worth, TX
    • Call (817) 834-2742 for more information or visit www.apha.com
    • Internship allows individuals to work in the performance department and work with others in marketing and media areas. Some of the responsibilities include scheduling, planning activities, award preparation, facility arrangements, show preparation, and follow up for the Youth World Show and APHA World Show.
    • If interested send resume and cover letter to: APHA Human Resources Dept.,. P.O. Box 961023, Fort Worth, TX 76161-0023