Florida Farm Bureau Internship Program

Contribute to meaningful projects and gain hands-on professional experience with Florida’s largest agricultural organization!

Paid internship opportunities are available with Florida Farm Bureau to students enrolled in graduate or undergraduate education majoring in agriculture and related disciplines. Basic knowledge of business operations, strong communication skills and an interest in grassroots advocacy is required. Internships are eight to 12 weeks in length with a max of 240 hours available throughout the program. Interns receive $14 an hour.

We offer internships with the following departments: Public Relations in Gainesville, Ag Policy/National Affairs in Gainesville or Tallahassee, Field Services in Gainesville and Ag Education and Technology (AEST) in Polk County. One applicant will be selected for each of the four internship opportunities.

Students seeking to gain experience from hands-on involvement in day-to-day ag business situations in a dynamic office environment should apply.  Qualified applicants will be selected through an application and interview process with Farm Bureau’s division managers and the Intern Program Coordinator.

Application Requirements:

• Resume and cover letter indicating preferred department
• Current college or university transcript (transcript may be unofficial)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Two writing samples if applying to PR

 

Internship applications are closed.

Contact:
Jason Mathis
Assistant Director of Agricultural Policy
352.384.2612