Apply to the 2024 Summer Internship Program

The NCSPA is looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative person to work with association staff members responsible for outreach & communications.  The intern will be encouraged to participate in staff meetings and to contribute ideas and initiatives to support staff-led projects.  The intern position will be supervised by the Outreach Director.

Location:  The office at 3600 Haworth Drive, Suite 2, Raleigh, N.C. 27609.

Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week. May exceed.

Duration: May 15, 2024 through August 15, 2024 minimum, longer by arrangement.

Compensation:  $15/ hr.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Outreach Director to implement projects and events to educate target audiences about soybean production, farmers, products, and the industry. Expected to attend events.
• Work with the Research Coordinator to monitor soy research projects and to communicate information about research outcomes.
• Drafting messages and content to be used in print, social media, TV and radio platforms.
• Monitoring industry news and local / regional / international market information and providing updates and briefings to staff.
• Work with staff members to design content and provide information to multiple audiences in adherence to the association’s brand management strategy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be enrolled in a college or university with an interest in agriculture, agribusiness, or ag industry communications.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills.
• Experience with social media and web-based media.
• Experience with graphic design.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Faith Case at fhcase@ncsoy.org.  Applications will be considered until the position is filled.