The American Angus Association’s field services team is offering a fall internship designed to enhance a student’s abilities to build effective relationships, craft a promotional strategy, and learn about the Angus business and cattle industry as a whole. From assisting with herd visits to securing advertising in the Angus Journal and Angus Beef Bulletin, providing insight to producers and more, the regional manager intern will gain valuable hands‐on, real‐world experience in the Angus business. Applicants should have a basic understanding of the cattle industry, be eager to learn, and have a willingness to travel.

We are accepting applications from college juniors or seniors studying animal science, agricultural business or other agricultural‐related major. Candidates should be outgoing, able to work well with all types of people and be a self‐starter.

The internship begins in August and extends through early December. The intern would be based at the American Angus Association headquarters in St. Joseph, MO., with opportunities to travel to different regions of the country. Specific start and end dates will be negotiated depending on the applicant’s availability. The intern will be expected to travel and some weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities:

•  Assist regional managers in making herd visits in various regions across the country
•  Promote the Angus breed and represent the American Angus Association by attending production sales and other events
•  Communicate with producers and recommend management practices, with the advice of the Director of Member Services, Director of Field Services and regional managers
•  Assist breeders in getting started in the Angus business
•  Aide in secure advertising for the Angus Journal and Angus Beef Bulletin

Intern Can Expect To:

• Develop a better understanding of the Angus business and cattle industry as a whole
• Enhance relationship‐building skills and leave with countless connections across the country
• Be an active extension of the field services and Association staff
• Become well‐rounded in agricultural industry relations
• Attend various events and travel with regional manager staff throughout the internship duration

How to Apply:

Students who wish to apply should upload their résumé, cover letter and references to the career center at www.angus.org/careers by April 1, 2023. Visit www.angus.org/careers for full internship descriptions and requirements.