What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Policy & Commodity Division - Agricultural Insurance Intern position at Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies?
OBJECTIVE
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding paid rotational internship opportunity with one of Michigan’s top ranked workplaces? Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies is seeking motivated students to join our team!
During this fourteen-week rotational internship program, you will have the opportunity to learn more about Claims, Agency, Marketing, the Public Policy and Commodity Division of Michigan Farm Bureau and Underwriting while receiving a realistic job preview of each area. As an intern, you will receive training and support from managers of each division mentioned above and will have the opportunity to work on various projects. You will also be required to complete a Capstone Presentation detailing your experience at the end of the summer to Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies leadership team.
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
To assist with programs and activities of the Public Policy & Commodity Division (PPCD).
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Conservation and Regulatory Relations Specialist
The Public Policy & Commodity Division (PPCD) Intern is a part of the Agricultural Insurance Internship. The Agricultural Insurance Internship is a partnership between five different departments within Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies. Interns who are a part of the Agricultural Insurance Internship will get to have unique experiences in our Claims, Underwriting, Marketing, Agency and Public Policy & Commodity Division spaces. While you will be hired into one space, you will go through rotational Wednesdays, where you spend each Wednesday within one of the five departments listed in the Agricultura Insurance Internship.
All summer interns will also have the opportunity to participate in the following events:
Intern Meet-n-Greet
Lansing Lugnuts Game
Intern Farm Visit
Additionally, all summer interns will participate in the Capstone Presentation. This will be a presentation to recap your summer with Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies, the projects you worked on and any other information regarding your internship.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist PPCD staff and Regional Managers as needed with planning local District Policy Development meetings and provide on-site assistance. Explore and develop recommendations for utilizing online and other communication tools for engaging members in policy discussion.
Assist PPCD departments with planning Advisory/Task Force meetings and provide on-site assistance.
Assist PPCD staff with efforts and/or research for ongoing or new programs/issues such as but not limited to: the value of membership based on legislative/regulatory success, the Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program, environmental permitting program impacts, timely conservation and environmental policy issues. This may include specific project(s) for the intern to complete.
Assist with reviewing material related to policy, conservation, legislation, and politics on Michigan Farm Bureau’s Website and offer recommendations for improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Must be currently enrolled at a college or university and have declared a major course of study moving closer to (or working toward) graduation.
Experience: Office experience preferred. Interest and experience with policy, politics and legislative process, legislative/historical research, and agriculture.
