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Communications Internship - Summer 2026
The Minnesota Farm Bureau is seeking a creative individual passionate about promoting agriculture to assist in its communication efforts. The individual in this role will gain valuable experience in social media, feature writing, video production, website editing and many other facets of communications while working for a grassroots organization advocating for agriculture in Minnesota.
Responsibilities:
- Curate engaging social media content for multiple platforms
- Assist in photography and video asset collection and post-production while visiting member farms
- Create and edit web content, including member feature stories
- Draft and distribute written pieces including news releases and articles for our quarterly magazine, Land & Life
- Design promotional materials
- Provide day-to-day support and collaboration to the director of communications and communications specialist on several projects and programs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, agriculture or related field
- Firm grasp of social media tools and platforms
- Adobe Creative Suite experience
- Strong organization, time management and communication skills
- Valid driver’s license
Start Date:
May 2026 or at agreed upon date between intern and the director of communications
Location:
Minnesota Farm Bureau office, Eagan, Minn.
Compensation:
The internship pay is $17/hour, with expectations of a 40-hour work week. Occasional work outside of normal business hours for MFBF events and travel may be required.
How to Apply:
Please send your cover letter, resume, references and three writing samples to Director of Communications Rachel Reisig at rachel.reisig@fbmn.org by Dec. 1, 2025. All applicants will be considered. Interviews will be scheduled following application deadline.
Questions: Contact Rachel Reisig at 651-768-2118 or rachel.reisig@fbmn.org
Program Marketing Internship - Summer 2026
The Minnesota Farm Bureau is seeking a self-driven individual to assist in our agricultural awareness and leadership development programming. The individual in this role will gain valuable experience in event planning, coordinating volunteers, networking within all fields of agriculture and creating marketing and program materials while working for a grassroots organization advocating for our farming community.Responsibilities:
- Facilitate volunteers and exhibit materials for the Minnesota Farm Bureau building at the Minnesota State Fair – August 27-September 7, 2026
- Manage Sesquicentennial Farm Family recognition
- Coordinate creation and distribution of agricultural literacy collateral
- Develop innovative resources for leadership and education programs
- Create promotional materials for programs and events
- Provide day-to-day support and collaboration on several projects and programs
- Attend MFBF and other agricultural leadership events
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undergraduate student enrolled in marketing, communications, leadership, or an agricultural related major.
- Clear and consistent verbal and written communications skills combined with effective interpersonal and organization skills.
- Must be self-motivated to meet goals.
- Working knowledge of agriculture.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Start Date:
May 2026 or at agreed upon date between intern and MFBF. Required to work through MN State Fair.
Job Location:
Minnesota Farm Bureau office, Eagan, MN
Compensation:
The internship pays $17 per hour, with expectations of a 40-hour work week. Occasional work outside of normal business hours for Minnesota Farm Bureau events and travel may be required.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Rachael Peterson Rachael.peterson@fbmn.org by Dec. 1, 2025. Interviews will be scheduled following the application deadline.
Questions:
Contact Rachael Peterson at 651-768-2151 or rachael.peterson@fbmn.org
Public Policy Internship - Summer 2026
The Minnesota Farm Bureau is seeking an intern to assist in our public policy initiatives. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various policy and advocacy aspects of a grassroots organization that is proud to represent the farming community in our state.Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on key policy areas to help develop fact sheets, position statements, briefing documents and other appropriate policy program materials.
- Contribute to and assist with public policy communication initiatives.
- Coordinate the MFBF/MBF PAC endorsement process.
- Assist in engaging MFBF’s grassroots membership in public policy initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in political science, communications, or an agriculture-related major
- Clear and consistent verbal and written communications skills combined with effective interpersonal and organization skills
- Strong organization, time management and communication skills
- Working knowledge of agriculture is preferred
- Valid driver’s license
Start Date:
May 2026 or at agreed upon date between intern and the director of public policy
Location:
Minnesota Farm Bureau office, Eagan, Minn.
Compensation:
The internship pays $17/hour, with expectations of a 40-hour work week. Occasional work outside of normal business hours for MFBF events and travel may be required.
How to Apply:
Please send your cover letter, resume and references to Director of Public Policy Loren Dauer, loren.dauer@fbmn.org by Dec. 1, 2025. All applicants will be considered. Interviews will be scheduled following the application deadline.
Questions:
Contact Loren Dauer at 651-768-2103 or loren.dauer@fbmn.org