Description:A terrific opportunity to learn about purebred swine operations and pedigreed show facilitation while developing contacts within the swine industry!
The NSR Field Staff Internship provides on-the-road experience traveling the country with full-time NSR Field Representatives, and opportunities to both learn from and contribute to field activities. Responsibilities include visiting purebred swine farms and AI boar studs; assisting at NSR-sponsored events including The Exposition, NSR Summer Type Conference, assisting at state fairs across the Midwest; and other field staff duties as assigned.
- Full-time position
- Located in West Lafayette, Indiana
- Mid- to late-May through August
- Applications due Oct. 10
- Weekly stipend, travel expenses covered
Job Requirements: Extensive travel is required, and a valid driver's license is required.
Qualifications: Applicants should be college-age students majoring in animal science and/or a related field of study, with a strong interest in a swine industry career. Must be hard working and excel in time management and organization, as well as have strong interpersonal and networking skills and a professional demeanor. Additionally, candidates must have experience and skill evaluating swine.
Application: Interested individuals upload the following documents.
- Cover letter/résumé
- Three references
Questions contact:
Jeff Nemecek
Director of Field Staff and Events
National Swine Registry
2639 Yeager Road
West Lafayette, IN 47906
765.463.3594
jeffn@nationalswine.com
*Description is not all-inclusive, and responsibilities may be added or altered.