Junior Activities Department - Summer Intern Program
Program Purpose
To provide a learning experience for a college student interested in beef breed association work. Also, to provide the American Hereford Association with assistance in event planning, show coverage and news article preparation.
Time Period
Approximately mid May through mid August, depending on student’s academic schedule.
Compensation
Compensation will be determined once intern is selected.
Major Responsibilities
Assist the director of youth activities of the American Hereford Association with various summer activities including coverage of state field days, national junior shows, preparing news releases pertinent to events which junior members participate in and other duties as assigned. There will be significant travel involved as well as work on weekends and at other times as assigned.
Qualifications
Familiarity with the production of state and national cattle shows; ability to travel nationwide by car or plane to attend shows; public relations skills necessary to meet breeders, parents and exhibitors; excellent writing skills necessary to produce news releases; organizational skills pertinent to event planning and self initiative.
Special Considerations
The American Hereford Association headquarters is located in Kansas City, Mo., and housing for a two 1/2-month period could be difficult to find. If applicant does not have accommodations, the director of youth activities will work with him/her on locating sufficient housing.
Guidelines
- Emphasis on writing ability, specifically informative writing such as news releases. A large part of the job will be preparing news releases for field days, regional and national junior shows.
- Experience with conducting shows. Applicant must feel comfortable at shows and have basic knowledge of how a show operates. Photography experience preferable.
- Ability to react independently. Applicant must be able to help the youth director in various capacities with little formal training. This includes travel to many activities alone.
Contact
American Hereford Association
Amy Cowan, Director of Youth Activities
P.O. Box 014059
Kansas City, MO 64101
Phone: (816) 842-3757
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JNHE Online
Hereford enthusiasts were in Indy this last week for the Junior National Hereford Expo.
>> Click here for online placings with photos.
>> Download show program with placings.
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JNHE Exhibitor FAQ
Next week Hereford youth will be making their annual trek to the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE). More than 650 exhibitors from 40 states plus Canada have entered 1,630 entries for this year's event that will be July 4-11 in Indianapolis.
Click here to download the Exhibitor FAQ.
JNHE Hotel Information
The room block is not full at the headquarters hotel — Sheraton at Keystone Crossings. We have secured an $89 rate and it is the closest full-service hotel to the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The Keystone Crossings area has a variety of dining and shopping needs and is in a very nice part of Indianapolis.
