Details
02/02/2017
2017 Policy Outreach Internship
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation in Columbus, Ohio
INTERNSHIP SUMMARY: Support the Public Policy Department of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation for calendar year 2017. This individual will support the policy outreach team with agricultural and food policy research and in development of industry outreach strategies.
Primary Duties:
1. Conduct research on issues impacting agriculture and food production including issues related to the food supply chain, food safety, consumer trends and on-farm best management practices.
2. Assist in executing Farm Bureau’s Rural Community Development programs, including planning local events and developing outreach strategies.
3. Assist in preparing outreach products including white papers, presentations and multimedia tools.
4. Assist in planning the 2017 Trends and Issues Conference and the 2017 State Policy Development Committee meetings.
5. Establish a schedule of work with the expectation of completing 20 hours a week. Parking will be provided.
Additional Duties:
Accompany staff to meetings with regulatory agencies to experience the workings of the organization.
Assist Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy staff in additional activities as assigned by senior director for policy outreach.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
– Working toward a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, political science, economics, public policy, administration, etc.
– Background/interest in agriculture, public policy, politics, grassroots organizations, communications, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
– Computer literacy – basic web search, database and word processing.
– Strong communications skills.
– Ability to attend Trends and Issues Conference.
– Knowledge/interest in agricultural issues and community outreach.
– Bachelor’s degree attainment, working toward graduate degree.
