ADAI Student Externship

Ivy Tech Community College • Indianapolis, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Experience the exciting externship opportunity with the American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) at the Indiana State Fair Dairy Bar.

Requirements

• Proficient in food knowledge
• Proficient with safety and sanitation guidelines in a production kitchen
• Ability to manage large volume production and calculation of needs for the shift
• Strong verbal skills in a large group of workers
• Ability to articulate needs to other staff and management
• Ability to communicate with non-professional food service workers
• Ability to make decisions independently and solve complex problems dealing with high volume food production
• Ability to work independently and with team in large groups
• Ability to delegate tasks to volunteers
• Ability to multitask and perform wide variety of tasks
• HOSP 280 Externship Requirement. Must be enrolled in Summer HOSP 280 class while training for the opening day of the Indiana State Fair.

Responsibilities

• Complete your degree externship requirement with an unforgettable experience at the 2026 Indiana State Fair.
• Train for the grand opening in August and work through the bustling state fair season.
• Continue your experiential field opportunity and contribute to the success of the property's largest free-standing concession.
• Gain hands-on experience in the dairy industry through the preparation of dairy foods, sanitation, marketing, and customer service through this first-of-its-kind externship with the American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI).

Benefits

• Season Parking Permit
• Daily Fair Admission
• Three (3) uniform t-shirts
• Free Dairy Bar Food
• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.
• Competitive benefits and professional development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree