ABS Global, Inc

    Progeny Promotions Intern

     Deadline: Progeny Promotions - December 17

    Communications Intern

     Deadline: Communications - December 17
                         (Available Yearly)

AgCareers.com Internships

Adventure Camp - SeaWorld & Busch Gardens

2005 SeaWorld Adventure Camp Internship programs, sponsored by the Education Department at SeaWorld Orlando Adventure Park. This fast-paced experiential learning opportunity is designed for undergraduate students who have completed their sophomore year and are in good standing at a recognized academic institution. Applicants should be seeking degrees in education, science, or recreation. This is a paid Internship, and students may additionally arrange to receive academic credit through their faculty advisor.
Application Packet

Deadline: March 11    (Available Yearly)

AltaPeople - Alta Genetics

Do you want the most exciting dairy industry internship that’s available next summer?

Responsibilities include monitoring activities in the revolutionary Alta Advantage® program, identification of calves to ensure accurate identification within the herds, working with the Holstein SET program to evaluate Advantage daughters, and assisting with picturing of Advantage daughters.

Deadline: Not Specified

American Horse Publications

    Internship Program

The AHP Internship Program is designed specifically for college students who have an interest in horses and seek a career in equine publishing.
Internship Handbook     Application

Deadline: See Handbook for details.    (Available Yearly)

    Student Award Contest

American Horse Publications awards an all-expenses-paid trip to their annual seminar to a college junior or senior pursuing a career in equine publishing.
Guidelines Brochure     Application

Deadline: March 15    (Available Yearly)

American Zoo and Aquarium Association - Job and Internship Listing

Deadlines: Vary    (Available Yearly)

Animal Agriculture Alliance

The Animal Agriculture Alliance has an opening for a summer intern with strong communications and writing skills. Areas of work will include but may not be limited to writing, research, special project assignments, conference exhibition and coordination, and assisting the President, Vice President and Education Coordinator as needed. May include limited travel.

Deadline: Not Specified    (Available Yearly)

American Society of Animal Science Foundation Internship (ASAS) & Federation of Animal Science Societies Congressional Science Fellowship (FASS)

ASAS and FASS are pleased to announce the opportunity to serve as the Second ASAS-FASS Student Intern in the DC-based Office of Scientific Liaison of FASS. The program is meant to improve understanding and appreciation of communicating science as well as to sharpen the ability of the participants to communicate complex technical issues to non-specialists.

Some opportunities may include:
- Learn about the federal legislative and regulatory process - Work with the FASS Committees:
Animal Care, Biotechnology, Environment, and Food Safety - Attend Congressional and agency hearings - Track federal legislation and regulations - Research legislative and regulatory issues - Attend Washington meetings on animal science issues

Applicants must be current members of ASAS. Priority will be given to graduate and undergraduate students in the animal sciences, including dairy, poultry and meat science. Applicants should possess outstanding written and oral communication skills, an interest in the legislative process, and a strong interest in learning about national issues of importance to animal agriculture.

Deadline: February 15    (Available Yearly)

AQHA Marketing Internship

AQHA’s Marketing and Communications Program reach into all aspects of the horse industry, regardless of discipline. Qualified candidates will be challenged to write daily press releases about the American Quarter Horse and related activities; develop relationships with media professionals, agencies and industry leaders. This position assists with implementing AQHA’s various promotions, advertising and marketing programs. By the end of a typical three-month internship, interns in this area can take a marketing program from concept to implementation. AQHA’s Marketing Department will have three paid internships throughout the year – Jan-April, May-August, September-December. Please specify which internship you are applying for.

Deadline: April 15 for the Summer Internship (May-August).
July 15 for the Fall Internship (September-December).
October 15 for the Winter Internship (January-April).
    (Available Yearly)

AQHF International Internship Program

Named for Past AQHA President William R. Verdugo, an international internship program has been developed for students wishing to further their knowledge and experience in the equine industry.

Deadline: August 1, 2006
    (Available Yearly)

Beef Management Internship Program

The day-to-day duties of the intern will primarily be up to the supervisor. The intern should expect a wide array of activities but will not be considered a general laborer providing 6 hours per week of free labor. Below are areas of exposure that the intern should expect to see and do, although some areas are only appropriate depending on the time of the year.

     Deadline: October 13, 2004    (Available Yearly)

Certified Angus Beef LLC
Colvin Scholarship Fund For Tomorrow's Leaders

In addition to the scholarship, the recipient may also have the opportunity to accept up to a three-month, paid internship. This appointment is dependent on the availability of a position and comes with no guarantee as a term of employment with Certified Angus Beef LLC. The internship is not a requirement of the scholarship.

     Deadline: December 1    (Available Yearly)

Chancellor's Summer 2004 Research Internships

Any undergraduate UTK student may apply for one of 30 Chancellor's Summer 2004 Research Internships. Each recipient will receive a $2,000 stipend and each faculty mentor will receive a $500 honorarium.

Proposals must be submitted to the Honors Program Office, F101 Melrose Hall. For more info, contact Dr. Ken Walker at kwalker5@utk.edu.

     Deadline: March 26, 2004

Christensen Farms Intern Program

Christensen Farms have a couple of positions remaining in our 2008 intern program. Qualified college students are invited to join Christensen Farms for our Production Internship Program. Students who participate in the ten-week program will obtain a 360 degree inside view of the day-to-day operations of sow production.

The Christensen Farms Production Internship Program is designed for college students who are seeking a degree in animal science, or a similar agricultural degree, and have completed their core coursework.

Each week students will focus on a different aspect of swine production, with the remaining time allotted to participate in the daily operations of a sow farm. Production Internship Program length is ten weeks.

Students must be willing to work with other program participants, employees, managers and Christensen Farms’ leadership to achieve a common goal – produce high quality pork. Participants must be willing to learn all facets of what it takes to be a swine industry leader, as well as take an active role in the daily operations of a World Class Production system.

For more information please visit our website or call Rod Hamilton at 1-800-889-8531. Resumes’ can be emailed to rhamilton@christensenfarms.com or sent to

Christensen Farms – Rod Hamilton
P.O. Box 3000
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085

     Deadline: Not specified. Posted 1-11-2008

the Chronicle of the Horse

Our internship program gives the student a real feel for magazine publishing. The job description varies little from the actual duties of the editorial staff. We work with the intern, offering personal attention and a level of responsibility fitted to the individual. We are proud of our program. The Chronicle offers a chance to grow.

     Deadline: See the site for additional information. 

Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc.  C.R.O.W.

C.R.O.W. has an externship program available to veterinary students and natural science students. Externships are between 6 and 8 weeks in length. Students partake in clinic duties (patient admission, diagnostics, treatments, and assistance with anesthesia/surgery), husbandry duties, and public education. Housing is provided on the C.R.O.W. property. Interested candidates should call (941) 472-3644 for an application.

C.R.O.W. offers one annual internship position to a graduate veterinarian starting July 1st every year. The internship program is designed to enhance clinical skills and prepare the intern for a career in wildlife medicine. The intern will participate in all aspects of clinical work including diagnostics, surgery, rehabilitation and teaching veterinary externs. Interested candidates should contact C.R.O.W.

C.R.O.W. Fellowship
We are accepting applications for 6-month, renewable fellowship programs for qualified individuals.

     Deadline: Specified per internship    (Available Yearly)

Darley Flying Start

Darley Flying Start is the unique management training programme established by Darley, one of the world's most successful studs, to prepare you for a career in racing or breeding. It's a two-year course open to anyone of any age from anywhere - providing you have the passion and commitment to get to the top.

     Deadline: February 24            (Available Yearly)

Elanco Animal Health - a division of Eli Lilly

The purpose of the internship is to provide students who have backgrounds in biology, chemistry, or animal science with the opportunity to conduct a research project from the conception of the idea to the completion of the final report. Thus, we have created a summer internship program with a stipend for students to explore research in animal health.

     Deadline: December 31, 2006           (Available Yearly)

The Environmental Protection Agency

STAR Fellowship
GRO Graduate Fellowship
GRO Undergraduate Fellowship

     Deadline: November 23, 2004

Equine Breeding Farm Internship - Colorado State University

Interns will participate in a one (1) year program. One person will start on January 1 and finish on December 31 of that same year. The second person will start on July 1 and finish on June 30 of the following year. Applicants should have recently completed a BS degree in Equine Sciences, Animal Science or related discipline. This is a non-degree program. A certificate of achievement will be provided upon successful completion of the program. Job placement assistance will be available upon request.

     Deadline: October 15

Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA

Career Intern Program
International Agricultural Intern Program
Summer Internship Program

     Deadline: Varies between programs.

Federation of Animal Science Societies Internship Database

The Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) has established this national internship database to offer a one-stop location to unite animal science students' educational skills and areas of interest with business sponsors' needs and internship openings.

Genesis MOET

The mission of the Genesis Moet internship program is to provide college students an enhanced work experience gaining "real-world" hands-on work experience, as well as exposing students to the many aspects of a MOET facility. For students interested in embryo transfer, AI, herd health, and reproduction this is an excellent internship opportunity. Two internships are available per semester: spring semester (Jan. 1 through May 15), summer semester (May 15 through August 15), and fall semester (August 15 through December 15). The salary for MOET interns is $1000 per month with housing included.

     Deadline: Not Specified

Heifer Ranch, Perryville, AR
       

     Deadline: Not Specified

Holstein Foundation  
        (click on Programs then Intern Program)

     Deadline: December 1     (Available Yearly)

International Stockmen's Educational Foundation Student Travel Fellowship Program (application)

Eligibility: See the guidelines provided in the link above.

Deadline: October 1, 2006

Kelmscott Rare Breeds Foundation

Areas: Lambing Stewards; Cattle Herd Management; Swine Herd Management; Organic Gardening; Agriculture Education; Sheep Flock Management; Equine Management; Poultry Management; and
Marketing

     Deadline:  May 1

                         Spring Session - February 21, 2003
                         Summer Session - July 18, 2003
                         Fall Session - October 3, 2003
                         Winter Session - December 13, 2002

Kentucky Equine Management Internship Program

KEMI is a curriculum intended to recruit an educated, enthusiastic work force with an affirmative, life long participation in the equine industry. Working in close cooperation with the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Manager’s Club, this non-profit internship program is designed by educators and farm managers with the purpose of providing a unique "hands-on" theoretical training for students. These internships are intended to attract presently enrolled or recently graduated college or university students who are interested in pursuing a career in the equine industry.

Kentucky Equine Research, Inc.

KER Internship: This summer program is offered yearly to one or two U.S. students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in equine nutritional research. Applicants must have completed at least two years of an undergraduate degree in animal or veterinary science (equine emphasis) or a similar related degree. The internship is offered for a period of 3 months, normally during the summer (June - September). The intern will be based at the research facility in Versailles, Kentucky for the duration of the internship. Knowledge of basic horse care is necessary for this position.

     Deadline: February 15      (Available Yearly)

KER Fellowship: Positions available in June/July and August 2004. This program is offered yearly to U.S. and overseas students or recent graduates who want to gain experience in equine nutrition research. The fellowship is offered for a period of 12 to 18 months, depending on the applicant's situation and time available. The fellow will be based at the research facility in Versailles, Kentucky for the full duration of the fellowship. Previous horse experience is necessary for this position.

     Deadline: March 15      (Available Yearly)

Further information for all positions can be obtained by contacting:

Delia Nash, Farm Manager
3910 Delaney Ferry Road
Versailles, Kentucky 40383, USA
Lab 859-873-1988
Fax 859-879-0770
e-mail (research@ker.com)

Kentucky Equine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center

Here at KESMARC we fully understand the "exclusiveness" of our facility, being the only Equine Rehabilitation Center of ifs kind, in the world, to offer the modalities we offer.

We also appreciate the need for quality training and placements in the Equine field, which is why we are proud to offer two separate internship programs.

The OAKS Internship Program

The DERBY Internship Program

     Deadline: See the site for additional information.    (Available Yearly)

Kentucky Horse Park Equine Management Program

2006 program: March 1 - August 25

     Deadline: Not listed.       (Available Yearly)

Kraft

Where do you want your intern career to be? If you are seeking a rich environment that provides challenging opportunities, rewards you for your contributions, and values your individuality then choose KRAFT. Join a global organization where you become apart of a high quality dedicated team while bringing your unique and innovative ideas to the table to help grow the business.

Explore exciting internship career opportunities at Kraft!

Contact:

     Deadline:

Knoxville Zoo

Internships offered during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

Contact:

Jennifer Manrod, Internship Director
974-637-5331 ex 389
jmanrod@knoxville-zoo.org

Or see Dr. Heitmann in BAS 205b for copies of the internship booklet.

     Deadline: August 14       (Available Yearly)

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Writing Internship

Valuable writing internship opportunity available with a milk marketing cooperative based in Reston, Va. Intern will contribute to and support production of a monthly newsletter. Duties include writing articles, preparing finished copy, editing and proofing. Additional responsibilities include preparing feature articles and news releases for the cooperative’s annual business meeting, as well as monitoring the cooperative’s website to ensure content is timely and accurate. Prefer candidates with an agricultural background. Intern must be located within the Southeast/Mid-Atlantic Region and able to travel on a limited basis (one to two times per month). Compensation is negotiable and based on experience. Please send a resume and at least three writing samples to Amber DuMont, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, 1985 Isaac Newton Square West, Reston, VA 20190 or via e-mail adumont@mdvamilk.com.

Contact:

Amber DuMont, Communications Manager
Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative
1985 Isaac Newton Square West
Reston, VA 20190
703-742-6800, 703-742-7459 fax, 804-370-8061 cell
adumont@mdvamilk.com
www.mdvamilk.com

     Deadline: available immediately (posted 1-7-08)

McCauley Bros Inc.

McCauley Bros Inc. is in search of an intern who shares McCauley's philosophy of dedicated to excellence in equine nutrition. This person will be given the opportunity to work with leading equine nutritionists and sales experts. Permanent position may result for right candidate. Qualified candidates must possess an ag related BS degree and possess a valid drivers license.

Contact:

McCauley Bros. Equine
Attn: Human Resources Department
PO Box 604
Versailles, KY 40383
drjohn@mccauleybros.com

     Deadline: not listed

McQuay Stables

We are looking for an intern for this upcoming (2008) breeding season. This person would be exposed to all aspects of the horse breeding industry. We stand 6 studs which we will be breeding mares on the farm and also shipping semen, we breed farm and client mares on the property as well as do embryo transfer, and we will be foaling out a little over 60 mares this season. We are looking for a motivated individual, this person does need to have a lot of horse experience but would be willing to learn.

Contact:

Interested students could please check out our website:
http://www.mcquaystables.com/ and email their resume to: mcquaystables@hdunit.com

     Deadline: not listed

Miner Institute, Equine Management

The emphasis of this program is the management of a commercial equine facility and improved horse handling and training skills.

Application materials are available from Dr. Heitmann in BAS 205.

     Deadline: February 1       (Available Yearly)

Murphy Family Ventures

Hands on involvement in the day-to-day operation of a 2400/3800 head sow farm. You will be trained on cleanliness (sweeping/scraping), animal care and stockmanship (movement/handling, processing/castrating), herd health (vaccinations/treatment) and exposure to other detailed tasks including heat detection, artificial insemination (AI) and monitoring sows while giving birth. More about the internship. Brochure

     Deadline: Not specified       (Available Yearly)

Nashville Zoo

Internships offered Summer semester.

Contact:

Volunteer Programs Manager
615-833-1534 ext. 140
volunteer@nashvillezoo.org

National Dairy Shrine

Internships offer students real life opportunities working within the dairy industry. Recognizing this, National Dairy Shrine has established an Internship posting for its members to share internship opportunities with dairy youth. Check out the available internships offered by industry leaders around the country!

Staff Writer (1)  
Deadline: February 15

Marketing and Corporate Communications Intern (1)
Deadline: March 14

Advertising & Public Relations Intern (1) 
Deadline: December 1

Junior Programs/Member Communications (1) 
Deadline: December 1

Summer Editorial Intern (1) 
Deadline: November 15

Communications Intern (1) 
Deadline: November 1

      (All Available Yearly)

National Pork Board - 2007 Information

     Communications Department Intern
     Producer Education Department Intern
     Science and Technology Department Intern
     Marketing Department Interns

     Deadline: Not specified.

National Pork Producers Council

NPPC Government Relations Internship Program
NPPC seeks students in their junior or senior year who have an in interest in or knowledge of the U.S. swine industry. Students majoring in an agricultural field of study are especially encouraged to apply.

     Deadline: October 21, 2005 for Spring 2006 Semester

Noble Foundation

The Agricultural Division of the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. is accepting applications for the position of Summer Livestock Discipline Intern (temporary position).

Duration: Approximately May- August

Duties: Intern will assist with livestock and related programs at the Noble Foundation. Duties will include collection and management of research and demonstration project data, managing computerized records, assisting with educational activities, participating in consultation with livestock producers, and other livestock, forage and wildlife management activities. The opportunity exists for individualized intern projects.

Application Instructions: An application and further information about the Foundation can be found on our web site at http://www.noble.org. Applicant must send resume, official transcripts, three letters of reference (excluding relatives), and a cover letter explaining reasons for interest in the position and career goals.

Deadline: April 1

Peaceful Pastures (application)

Peaceful Pastures is a direct market, all natural, grass fed, meat business producing and selling beef, lamb, goat, pork, duck and goose located an hour east of Nashville, in Hickman, Tennessee.  All of the species are free ranging in our 300 acre scenic valley.  In addition, we maintain and manage 400 cow/calf pairs (both registered and commercial.)  Peaceful Pastures also offers farm tours.  Tours are conducted twice weekly and have been well received, especially by school groups.  The scope, size and diversity of our operation allows us to offer outstanding internship opportunities in several areas, yet being a small family run business provides one on one learning, coaching and evaluation.

Equine, Agi-Science, and Horticulture Internships

Deadline: Not specified

Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital Pre-Vet Equine Veterinary Internship

Offering 6 internships: 2 hospital (surgery/medicine/sports medicine), 2 equine reproduction center and 2 ambulatory department

Deadline: November 25

Philip Morris Extension Internship - UT Extension, Agriculture and Extension Education

To provide the student an opportunity to study, observe and participate in a County Extension program under the direction and supervision of experienced County Extension Agents.

Deadline: March 24

Przewalski's Horse Breeding Program - Smithsonian National Zoological Park

The intern will work at the Zoo's Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia. The intern will work in the endocrine labs of the Department of Reproductive Sciences. He or she will be responsible for conducting hormonal analyses on Przewalski's horse urine samples that have been collected and shipped from other North American zoos.

Deadline: November 15

RFF - Gilbert F. White Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Resources for the Future (RFF) offers resident fellowships for each academic year in honor of Gilbert F. White, retired chairman of the RFF board of directors, distinguished geographer, and statesman of science. The fellowships are intended for researchers who have a doctorate degree and wish to devote a year to scholarly work in areas related to natural resources, energy, or the environment. Social scientists as well as natural scientists interested in policy-relevant interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply.

     Deadline: February 27, 2006

RFF - John V. Krutilla Research Stipend

The John V. Krutilla Research Stipend honors the late John V. Krutilla, a renowned environmental economist who served as a senior fellow at Resources for the Future (RFF) for most of his career. The grant is intended for young scholars who have a recently awarded doctoral degree (that is, no more than 5 years beyond receipt of the Ph.D.). The focus of the award is for research related to environmental and resource economics.

     Deadline: February 27, 2006

RFF - Joseph L. Fisher Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships

In honor of the late Joseph L. Fisher, president of Resources for the Future (RFF) from 1959-1974, RFF will award fellowships for the coming academic year in support of doctoral dissertation research on issues related to the environment, natural resources, or energy. RFF’s primary research disciplines are economics and other social sciences.

     Deadline: February 28, 2006

RFF - Walter O. Spofford, Jr. Memorial Internship

Resources for the Future (RFF), an independent nonprofit organization specializing in research, policy analysis, and public education on environmental, energy, and natural resource issues, has established the Walter O. Spofford, Jr., Memorial Internship.

     Deadline: February 28, 2006

St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network, West Indies

The St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network (SKSTMN) is a unified nonprofit organization founded in January 2003 which monitors nesting populations & acts as an advocate for the strengthening of sea turtle protection laws.  We are working in conjunction with Fisheries, St. Christopher Heritage Society,WIDECAST, Small Islands Voice, Ross University, & local citizens to develop a long term sea turtle monitoring & protection program.

     Contact: Dr. Richard Heitmann or

Kimberly M. Stewart, MS, DVM
Director SKSTMN
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
PO Box 334
Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies
Cell: 869-669-4268
Turtle Hotline: 869-764-6664
E-mail:kstewart@rossvet.edu.kn

Select Sires

Select Sires Inc., Plain City, Ohio, is seeking two college students for internships at its headquarters facility for summer 2008, beginning in May or early June. Complete position descriptions for the available internships are attached.

Students majoring in communications who are familiar with the dairy industry are preferred. Strong writing and computer skills are essential. While juniors or seniors will be given preference, sophomores will be considered. Applicants must submit cover letters and resumes with references no later than November 23, 2007.

Students may e-mail inquiries, cover letters and resumes to tsmith@selectsires.com. Questions may be directed to the above e-mail address, or to Terri Smith at Select Sires Inc., 11740 US Hwy 42N, Plain City, OH 43064, (614) 733-3440.

     Deadline: Monday, Nov. 23, 2007
     (Available Yearly)

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

The National Zoo offers exciting and unique internships that help participants reach a range of academic and professional goals.

Internships positions are available from a variety of groups at the Zoo including: veterinary medicine, FONZ, research, and animal programs—each may have a slightly different application process. Applications may be accepted on an ongoing basis or have a deadline, as noted.

Shadwell Farm LLC, Lexington, KY - Equine Internship

Equine internships are available at Shadwell Farm, Lexington, KY for the Spring semester 2004 (January - May). Future internships a possibility. Shadwell is a 3,400 acre Thoroughbred horse farm that houses one of the most prestigious broodmare bands in the world. We have over 100 mares that we breed and foal from January to June every year. In addition, adjacent to the main farm is Nashwan Stud where we currently stand 4 stallions. Contact Mr. Clarke, Shadwell Farm, LLC manager at gclarke@shadwellfarm.com or visit our web site http://www.shadwellfarm.com/ for further information.

Stevenson Angus Ranch - Hobson, Montana

Stevenson Angus Ranch is one of the largest seedstock producers in the US. They market bulls across the country. This would be an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable experience within the beef industry. Available Spring, Summer and Fall.

     Deadline: For more information, contact Mr. Aaron Fisher.

Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation

     3 Summer Intern Positions
          Public Affairs Department
          Communications Department
          Special Programs

     Deadline: April 1

Application materials are available from Dr. Heitmann in BAS 205b.

Tennessee Nature Center

The Tennessee Nature Center is a wildlife conservation organization specializing in wildcats. At any time there are 30-50 cats at the center including caracals, Lynx, bobcats, Asian leopards, snow leopards depending on their rehabilitation to other conservation areas. Contact Robert (Bobby) Bean at 615-889-4633, cell 615-974-9940 or WILDCON2B@aol.com.

     Deadline: Not specified.

The Washington Center

Agriculture Intern Program (See Dr. Heitmann)

     Deadline: Spring/Summer 2005 - October 19, 2004

The Environmental Protection Agency

     Deadline: Summer - March 15
                     Fall - June 14

USDA Career Intern Programs

Administrative/Professional Intern Program
Science Intern Program

     Deadline: Not Specified.

Walt Disney World College Program

There are many, many internships available from Walt Disney World College Program in Florida. There are opportunities to do internships in agricultural and nutritional related areas with many species. (Click on Advanced Internships, Alumni Advanced Internships then Sciences for the items listed below.)

Animal Programs Chemistry
Disney's Animal Kingdom
      Conservation Education
      Animal Behavior
      Dietary/Nutritional
      Veterinary Medical Information
      Veterinary Hospital
      Wildlife Tracking Center
Epcot Science
      Biological/Agricultural Engineering