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Holstein Association USA is excited to announce the 2025 National Holstein Convention Internship, an exceptional opportunity for students pursuing careers in dairy, agriculture, or communications-related fields. This internship will take place from June 20 to July 3, 2025, and include a trip to National Holstein Convention, being held June 23-26, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri.

“If you’re a creative, organized, and driven individual looking to gain hands-on experience in event planning, media coverage, and communications, we hope you’ll consider applying for this internship,” says Emily Bosch, Senior Communications Manager at Holstein Association USA. “National Holstein Convention provides a fun, fast-paced, and professional environment to level up your communication skills and gain hands-on experience.”

The intern will work alongside Holstien Association USA’s communications team to cover convention activities and award winners and assist with event operations. From creating engaging social media content to writing press releases and assisting with photography, this role offers a wide range of communication experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with event planning and general coverage during the convention.
  • Plan, capture, and execute engaging social media content.
  • Write and edit press releases.
  • Photograph convention activities and organize media assets.

Intern Qualifications

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, creative, and passionate about both communications and agriculture. Applicants should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in dairy, agriculture, or communications-related fields. Key qualifications include:

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience creating social media content and managing platforms.
  • Familiarity with design programs such as Canva or Adobe Suite.
  • Photography experience and a knack for capturing compelling visuals.
  • A positive, team-oriented attitude and strong organizational skills.


Internship Details

Location: The internship includes on-site work at the National Holstein Convention in St. Louis from June 21-26, 2025, as well as remote or in-office work before and after the event.

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate, with all transportation, meals, and lodging during the convention covered.

Additional Requirements: Interns must have a working laptop and smartphone, be available for 10 hours of paid remote training in May and June 2025, and must not be a 2025 Distinguished Junior member semifinalist, Junior Advisory Committee member, or competing in Dairy Bowl or Dairy Jeopardy during National Holstein Convention.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications by March 21, 2025. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to employment@holstein.com. For the full job description and additional information, visit www.holsteinusa.com/association/employment.html.