Ag Advocacy & Communications Internship
IL Corn
Bloomington, ILFresher31m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
IL Corn will offer one Ag Advocacy Internship in the summer of 2027 to assist the IL Corn Communications and Advocacy programs in the association’s outreach goals. The internship commences on or around June 1.
Intern Responsibilities
The IL Corn Intern will work in the following areas:
- Public Relations, Marketing and Communications support.
- Writing, design and video production.
- Presentations about corn and corn farmers to non-farmers and teachers.
- Event coordination.
- Member data management and analysis.
- Policy and advocacy support.
- General office administrative tasks (phones, technology support, etc).
Work Schedule
- The Intern will work in the Bloomington IL Corn office, Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:30 pm.
- A reasonable amount of flexibility for pre-approved changes to this schedule is expected.
Professional Development
- Opportunity to interact with association professionals, educators, and a wide cross-section of agricultural leaders.
- An introductory experience in Washington, DC.
Compensation & Travel Allowance
- This internship is a paid opportunity with hourly compensation.
- Reimbursement of expenses (mileage, hotel, meals, etc.) related to all pre-approved IL Corn activities.
- IL Corn staff will facilitate necessary requirements if the Intern seeks credit hours for the internship through their school.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Must be an Illinois resident and full-time college student, enrolled for the fall 2027 semester.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills to meet deadlines.
- Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel as needed.
- Demonstrated interest in understanding agriculture and supporting farmers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Good working knowledge of Illinois agriculture.
- Good working knowledge of the political process.
- Preference given to students entering their junior year or higher.
- Evidence of skillset related to communications, photography, design, or video production (e.g., Canva experience).
- Demonstrated interest or previous experience in policy or advocacy.