The American Angus Association® offers a hands-on, tailored learning experience for young cattle enthusiasts. Internships are offered in several departments and entities; and provide opportunities for growth in a student’s chosen field during the 10-week summer program. Students will be immersed in a fast-paced, professional environment and work side-by-side with experts at the forefront of the cattle industry
“Working with both commercial cattle producers and registered Angus breeders gave me the opportunity to learn from a wide range of operations and gain insight into different areas of the Angus breed,” said Olivia Hadrick, 2026 Commercial Programs & Producer Support Intern. “I’m thankful for the mentorship and opportunities I’ve received this summer, and I’ll carry the lessons I’ve learned with me throughout my career.”
Interns are based out of St. Joseph, Missouri; some positions offer opportunities to travel. Students who are interested in growth and networking opportunities, have a good attitude and are willing to jump into new and challenging situations for hands-on experience should apply at angus.org/careers by November 18, 2026, to be considered.
If students prefer to spend their 2027 summer on the ranch, the Angus Foundation is accepting applications for the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program internship. The Talon internship program provides college-aged students with the unique opportunity to spend their summer on an Angus operation. Interns gain extensive ranching knowledge while enhancing their skills as advocates for the beef industry. Students interested in participating in the program can learn more at https://www.angus.org/foundation/our-mission/youth/talon-youth. Deadline is also November 18 through angus.org/careers.
Association Communications: From print writing to graphic design, photography, and video, the communications intern will gain multi-faceted agricultural communications experience to enhance their marketability as a young professional. The communications intern will help with the promotion and coverage of one of the Association’s biggest events, the National Junior Angus Show, and will travel with the team to the event. Applicants should have strong writing and design skills and have completed coursework in news and feature writing, editing and design. Experience in photography, video and social media are preferred.
Association Events & Junior Activities: The intern will assist in planning and executing youth events hosted by the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA), including preparation, correspondence and coordination for shows and events. Applicants should be self-starters, detail-oriented and outgoing with the ability to work well with others. Livestock and event planning experience is preferred, but not required. Travel to the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conference and other events is expected.
Association Commercial Programs & Producer Support: This position is designed to give students hands-on exposure to the Association’s work with both seedstock and commercial cattlemen, while building skills in customer relations, data support, and industry communication. Interns will work closely with programs including AngusLink® and Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) supporting outreach efforts as well as producer engagement and training. Interns will develop a deeper understanding of genetic tools, herd improvement programs and the role data plays in driving progress within the beef industry. Applicants should have an interest in beef cattle production, genetics and commercial cattle marketing. Opportunities for herd visits, travel to industry events may also be available.
Angus MediaSM – Marketing: This position will provide valuable experience in email marketing, graphic design, digital advertising, social media content creation and data analytics. The intern will work alongside an experienced team to develop skills and contribute to real cattle producers’ marketing campaigns and success. Applicants should demonstrate an excitement and passion for Association work and the cattle industry. Previous management or oversight of business social media accounts is preferred.
Angus MediaSM – Publications: This writing-intensive opportunity offers the chance to join a multi-media effort, which includes the Angus Journal print publication and the AJ Daily electronic newsletter, as well as the Angus Journal’s website, podcast and social media presence. The internship can be tailored to the intern’s strengths, but many duties can be anticipated, including traveling to industry events. Experience in news and feature writing, editing and photography are strongly suggested.
Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI®): Students pursuing their master’s degree or Ph.D. in animal breeding and genetics and related areas are encouraged to apply for the AGI summer internship. The intern will have the opportunity to work with the world’s largest single beef breed genomic databases, conducting research on economically relevant traits. The internship will focus on research that involves data analysis. Candidates should have experience in analyzing animal breeding data sets including genomic data.
