Pictured: 2023 collegiate interns with FFA members who served on the public relations team.
The Wisconsin Association of FFA is recruiting interns to help share the celebration of FFA members leading up to and during the 2024 Wisconsin State FFA Convention. The convention is June 10-13 in Madison.
The goal of the internships is to provide collegiate students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience covering a convention. It will also give a media presence for all audiences. Interns are essential to engaging members and stakeholders to continue providing the next generation of agriculturists.
Ther are two intern positions this year. Ideal candidates should have completed at least one year of collegiate coursework. They must have a focus in the areas of agriculture, communications, journalism, or related fields. FFA experience is preferred. Position descriptions are below.
Find full job descriptions: https://wisconsinaged.org/intern
Public Relations Team Internship Positions
News Media Intern: This position works with the public relations team and convention managers on newspaper, television, and radio content.
Social Media Intern: This position works with the public relations team and convention managers on social media and online content.
Wisconsin Association of FFA will provide lodging and meals throughout the event. It will provide a stipend upon the successful completion of the internship. Intern’s responsibilities begin upon hiring and conclude the week after the convention. Should the intern desire to receive internship credit for this experience, Wisconsin FFA will work with their respective universities to ensure credit requirements are met. The expense of the internship credit will be the responsibility of the intern.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit the online application to media@wisconsinffa.org by 5 p.m. April 12. It includes submitting a brief cover letter, resume, and application questions:
- Please describe your experience with the specific role you are applying for.
- Why would you like to serve in the specific internship role?
- What ideas do you have to help “IGNITE” the Wisconsin State FFA Convention Public Relations
Team?
Applicants will get a notification of their status by April 15. Interviews are April 16-18. Final offers go out by April 19.
