2027 Intern - Communications/Grain Inspection & Warehousing

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stateofmissourCrystal City (MO)

Graphic Designers Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities

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$18.00/Hr

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About the role

Why you’ll love this position: The Missouri Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the promotion and protection of the state’s agriculture industry. With nearly 100,000 farms on more than 28 million acres of farmland, the state’s Department of Agriculture works to connect farmers with consumers. More than 90% of Missouri’s farms are family owned, and our family farms are committed to producing a safe and secure food supply for customers locally and globally. Additionally, more than one in every 10 Missouri jobs are in agriculture and forestry. We are currently looking for a videography/graphic design intern with the Communications Team in the Office of the Director. This internship will work jointly with the MDA Communications team and the Grain Inspection and Warehousing Division. Each day, we work to support and promote Missouri agriculture, including the state’s $6 billion grain industry. A primary focus of the internship is the development of specialized safety training videos for grain division employees. Dates: Mid-May 2027 through Mid-August 2027 - 40 hours/week

Salary: $18.00/Hr.

Job Location: Jefferson City, MO Grain – visit grain elevator locations and MDA grain offices throughout the state; learn basic safety requirements for grain division staff. Videography - shoot and edit for website, social media use and various Department video requests, including grain safety training. Graphic design - create print and website graphics for the Department, including websites, brochures, handouts, signage, etc. Photography – shoot various photo stories and provide event coverage. Special Events - help plan and assist with special events, including the Missouri State Fair. Social media - assist our team in growing our social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube, Linked In and Flickr. Writing - support the writing needs of the Department, including news releases, editorial pieces and website content. Assist with monthly employee newsletter and current weekly e-blast. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be a current college student with a minimum 3.0 GPA pursuing a degree in Agricultural Communications, Digital Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a closely related field Ability to work on site at the MDA office in Jefferson City and travel to field offices as needed Valid Driver's License Proficient videography and editing skills preferred Proficient at Adobe Creative Suite (Premier Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) Understanding of basic photography and graphic design principles Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. This is a part time, temporary, non-benefited position working less than 1040 hours in a 12 month period. hr@mda.mo.gov Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department Agriculture is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

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