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Junior Activities Department
Intern Program

Program Purpose:
To provide an outstanding opportunity to assist in the junior activities department and programs of the American Angus Association. The internship program will provide a college sophomore, junior or senior the opportunity to assist with the planning and execution of junior shows and leadership events. The internship will provide training and work experience in association work.

Eligibility:

Applicants should be a sophomore, junior or senior in college.
They should have an agriculture related major field of study.
The internship is open for anyone to apply.
The applicant should be detail oriented, outgoing, have the ability to work well with all types of people, and be a self starter who can work on their own.

The Internship:
The internship will start on or before June 1 and go to August 15. With some variation in the starting and ending date depending upon the availability of the person hired for the internship. An earlier start date is preferred.

Travel to assist with junior shows and events would be expected and be part of the internship. The internship would include travel to the National Junior Angus Show, LEAD Conference as well as to other shows depending upon the need for assistance with the shows.

The intern would be expected to assist with the daily in-office preparation for the National Junior Angus Show, contests, LEAD Conference, correspondence, communications and any other work as assigned.

Internship Compensation:
The salary offered is $2,000 per month, less all appropriate taxes.

Any student interested in expanding their horizons should send their resume to:: James K. Fisher; Director Junior Activities; American Angus Association; 3201 Frederick Ave.; St. Joseph, MO 64506

The application deadline is February 1, 2009

For more information please contact James Fisher, Director Junior Activities at
(816) 383-5100/ e-mail.