Closes February 1
Position Description
The Nebraska State Fair is seeking 1 equine intern and 2 livestock interns. This internship is geared towards those applicants interested in learning how to work, manage, and execute livestock/equine shows at an elite level. The position will report directly to the Agriculture Department from the Nebraska State Fair Office in Grand Island, Nebraska.
A successful candidate will be enrolled in an agriculture-related major. They will be excellent at oral and written communication. The applicant will be a self-starter with minimal supervision and maximum production. They will have great organizational skills and be very detail oriented.
Time Period: total of 14 working days; August 19th – September 1st
The intern will be expected to work the complete duration of the Nebraska State Fair event, including weekend days and evening hours. There will potentially be early mornings and/or late nights.
Responsibilities:
Office and customer service
Assist with signage
Event Planning
Assist superintendents and secretaries
Assist with duties associated with check-in trailer
Responsible for ribbon and award organization and distribution
Additional duties as determined by supervisor.
Livestock Responsibilities:
Assist with judge hospitality
Assist with livestock educational experiences, such Avenue of Breeds, Birthing Pavilion, and Milking Parlor
Assist with VIP experiences being held in conjunction with the livestock shows
Clerking Shows
Additional duties as determined by supervisor.
Equine Responsibilities:
Assist with equine educational experiences, such as Avenue of Equine Breeds and the farrier demonstration
Assist with VIP experiences being held in conjunction with the equine shows and events
Requirements:
Candidate must be a collegiate sophomore or older at the time of the 2025 Nebraska State Fair (can be a current freshman at the time of applying)
Selected intern cannot be an exhibitor or competitor at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair
Candidates must have a stock show background.
Please send all correspondence, including a cover letter, resume, and three references to livestock@statefair.org by February 1st, 2025.