What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmer Communications Intern position at Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.?
About Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW): We are a non-profit organization fully funded by the dairy farmers of Wisconsin. Our mission is to help Wisconsin’s dairy farm families thrive by building demand for products made in Wisconsin with Wisconsin milk … like cheese.
About the Role: DFW is seeking a self-driven, organized, and resourceful student intern to work with the DFW Farmer Communications team from January through May 2025. In this role, you will play an integral role on the Wisconsin Communications Team, reaching farmers and champions of dairy (WisconsinDairy.org). Through our program partners and stakeholders, you will be responsible for:
- Managing, developing, maintaining, and modifying content/data, presentation decks, graphical and multimedia displays, and various communications.
- Coordinating with staff across multiple departments to determine needs and content updates that relate to Wisconsin dairy farmers and advocates.
- Staffing industry trade shows.
- Assist with writing content, editing, and creation of presentation decks. Video editing a plus.
- Creating evergreen content and a social calendar.
- Communicate with Wisconsin dairy farmers highlighting the efforts of DFW to market and promote Wisconsin milk as part of the check-off.
About You: Undergraduate student enrolled in a dairy related education program with a focus on communication. Must have great people skills, work well under pressure, and have an eye for detail. Must have a working knowledge of dairy farming practices and be proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel. You must be able to work independently. As a team member you will positively contribute to a culture of unity and excellence here at DFW by being hungry, humble, and smart.
About the Job & Benefits: This internship will be January through May 2025 for 15-20 hours a week. Our office is in Madison, Wisconsin, but travel throughout Wisconsin will be expected. Remote work available. You should be willing to travel approximately 25% of the time, including occasional weekends. Compensation based on qualifications.
DFW is an equal opportunity employer. Further information on this position can be found on the DFW website www.wisconsindairy.org/careers
