COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP
Location: Arlington, VA or Remote
Application Deadline: Spring 2026 - November 30, Fall 2026 - July 3
The Animal Agriculture Alliance offers communications internship positions throughout the year.
Summer positions are full-time (40 hours/week) while spring and fall positions are typically part-time (20
hours/week. All intern positions can be conducted virtually or from the Alliance office located in
Arlington, Va.
- Spring (January – May): 1 position
- Summer (June – August): 2 positions
- Fall (September – December): 1 position
Responsibilities:
Communications interns assist with social media content production, research of key issues in animal
agriculture, media monitoring, legislative tracking, developing reports and member resources, and a
variety of other projects. Interns will support the Alliance team in executing projects like the annual
Stakeholders Summit, College Aggies Online, Animal Ag Allies, trade show booths, marketing campaigns,
and more. Interns function as full-fledged members of the Alliance team and will be asked to contribute
at a high level to help us achieve our mission of bridging the communication gap between the farm and
food communities.
Requirements:
Most importantly, candidates must have a strong interest in and passion for animal agriculture.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are also a requirement, along with a strong command of
Microsoft Office, the ability to work independently and meet deadlines, and a willingness to work as a
team player. Preferred skills include graphic design (or an interest in learning) and a strong grasp of
using various social media platforms. The ideal candidate would be a junior or senior-level student
pursuing a degree in an agricultural field such as animal science, ag business/economics, ag
communications/marketing/journalism, ag education, etc.
To apply, please complete the online application form by the appropriate deadline (listed on the Alliance
website) for the term(s) you’re interested in.