Government Affairs Intern

AFBF Summer Internship Program Overview:

We are pleased to offer an internship program for six of the nation’s best and brightest future leaders in agriculture.

The AFBF internship program provides university students with an immersive opportunity to develop professional skills, explore agricultural industry dynamics, and gain hands-on experience through an 8–10-week engagement with our organization. Interns will develop a comprehensive understanding of association operations while building meaningful workplace competencies.

Throughout the program, participants will network with colleagues and senior executives through targeted educational and professional development activities.

This internship is scheduled to run from the week of May 26th to the week of August 3rd. It’s preferred that interns start no later than June 1st.

Interns will be based at our Washington, DC office, working on-site four days per week with the option to telework on Fridays.

All AFBF’s interns will be paid an hourly rate of $19.00 per hour and are responsible for their own housing.

Role Description:

The Government Affairs Intern will assist AFBF Lobbyists, in support of the Public Policy department, with advocacy efforts and policy analysis that impact farm and ranch families. Responsibilities include researching legislative issues and summarizing information from briefings and meetings. The ideal candidate should have completed at least their sophomore year of undergraduate coursework, with a major in an agriculture or public policy related field. A genuine interest in agriculture and government relations is essential. This internship is designed for undergraduate students and works in support of the AFBF public policy team.

How to Apply:
Candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, transcript and two letters of recommendation to be considered.

Applicants should specify their areas of interest and how their background provides them with the proper knowledge and abilities to excel in this internship in their cover letter.

The application deadline is January 31, 2025.