Missouri Pork Association's
Internship Program
The Missouri Pork Association is committed to the future
leaders in the world of agriculture. One way that we further this commitment is
through our intern program. The intern program involves off-campus training to
develop personal, organizational and public relations skills and experience.
Three internship positions are offered - spring, summer and fall.
Important Dates:
November 3, 2008 - Deadline to file applications and three letters of
recommendation
November 28, 2008 - Internship selections made
Compensation/Credit
Hours:
Spring & Fall Semester Interns - Each intern will be paid $300 on the
15th and last day of each month for the internship period, based on working an
average of 15 hours per week. MPA will work with the student and their advisor
to secure credit hours if it is so desired.
Summer Semester Intern - The summer intern
is a full time position (40 hours per week). The intern will receive $800 on the
15th and last day of each month during the internship period. MPA will work with
the student and their advisor to secure credit hours if it is so desired.
Prerequisites:
The student must have junior standing and advisor's consent, with a
cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Brief Listing of
Activities:
Spring Semester Intern - Manage the Missouri Pork Expo live and
silent auctions and assist with In the Show Ring Scavenger Hunt, plan MPA
participation in Ag Day Pizza Party, attend Taste of Elegance events, assist
with other necessary projects.
Summer Intern - Attend World Pork Expo in
Des Moines, Iowa, manage the Missouri Pork Institute, manage all aspects of the
Missouri Pork Association's annual Veterinarian Seminar and the Missouri Pork
Classic Golf Tournament, attend and participate in various events during the
Missouri State Fair, and assist in planning Lunch and Learn events.
Fall Semester Intern - Manage MPA
participation at the American Royal World of Agriculture, assist with membership
drive and educational events, write articles for Missouri Pork Today annual
magazine, assist in activities during October Pork Month, conduct cooking
demonstrations, assist with FFA Pork Speaking Contest, and attend Taste of
Elegance events.
For Complete Details:
For a more detailed description of the program or a listing of
internship goals and objectives, please click here.
If you are interested in applying for an internship
position, please click here for the
application.
For more information, contact Diane Slater at (573) 445-8375, or diane@mopork.com. 
The 2008 Fall interns are:
Summer, 2007
Danielle Guilliams
University of Missouri-Columbia
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Major:
Animal Science
Minor: Captive Wild Animal Management
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