Food Export Intern
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Position Dates: May - August 2026
Compensation: $18 / hr
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The Food Export Intern supports ISDA and Food Export-Midwest international marketing activities that promote the export of Indiana agricultural products to global markets. The intern will perform international marketing, project management, and administrative tasks in support of ISDA staff on Food Export activities. Intern will have the opportunity to work directly with agricultural exporters to provide assistance and share information on export resources. The intern must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to conduct detailed desk research, and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
The Food Export Intern will be part-time, internship position employed by ISDA and will report to the ISDA International Trade Director. Food Export-Midwest may reimburse ISDA for intern wages and may require regular reporting and oversight. Intern will support ISDA's mission and work to successfully carry out department goals.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student with an accredited post-secondary institution and have completed at least one (1) year of undergraduate education in a related field
- Must begin work under this program at least six (6) months prior to graduation and may continue to be employed as an intern for the remainder of the calendar year (until December 31, 2026)
- Must be a U.S. citizen and/or authorized to work in the United States