Summer 2027 Marketing and Communications Intern

Summer 2027 Marketing and Communications Internship

Application Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026

Overview

Purpose-driven work makes a difference, especially when it supports Minnesota’s more than 3,000 family pig farmers. In this internship, you’ll put your energy and creativity to work alongside the Minnesota Pork team to promote pork and the dedicated farmers who raise it.

Minnesota Pork includes two organizations: the Minnesota Pork Board (MPB) and the Minnesota Pork Producers Association (MPPA). While the two organizations share an office and collaborate closely, each serves a distinct role. MPB is the Checkoff organization that invests producer dollars in promotion, research, and education. MPPA is voluntarily funded and focuses on advocacy, public policy, and issues management on behalf of Minnesota pig farmers.

Projects may include:

• Creating and publishing content through digital, social, and print platforms to promote pork and share stories of Minnesota pig farmers.
• Assisting in planning and executing local and state-level events, including the Young Leaders in Agriculture Conference and Minnesota Pork Board’s presence at the Minnesota State Fair.
• Supporting the development of marketing materials, handouts, and other outreach resources for both farming and consumer audiences.
• Participating in staff, board, and committee meetings to gain insight into education, promotion, and advocacy efforts.
• Building skills in brand communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Contributing to additional marketing, communications, and promotion projects as assigned.
• The ideal candidate enjoys creative storytelling, is organized and self-motivated, and is eager to gain real-world experience in agricultural marketing and communications.

Please Note

Applicants must have availability for the 2027 Minnesota State Fair, August 26 – September 6.

Supervisor

Director of Communications; Director of Events and Promotions for State Fair-related work.

Internship Timing

Full-time, May–September 2027, concluding after the Minnesota State Fair.

Location

Mankato, Minnesota, with occasional remote work flexibility based on projects and schedule.

Wages

• $19 per hour for 40 hours per week, plus overtime as needed; no benefits
• Mileage and expenses for work-related purposes are reimbursed.
• Housing is not provided.

Preferred Majors

Agricultural Communication, Marketing, Agricultural Education, Animal Science, Mass Communications, Public Relations, or other related majors.

Eligibility

Applicants must have completed their freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year of college.

Application Deadline

Submit a resume, two writing or project samples, and two references by Friday, November 6.

Interview Timeline

Selected candidates will be contacted by Jordan Zimmerman, Director of Finance and Human Resources. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of November 23.