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.
