Commodities & Regulatory Intern

Illinois Farm Bureau • Bloomington, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Illinois Farm Bureau, we are committed to providing a meaningful and engaging internship experience that helps students grow both professionally and personally. As an intern with the Governmental Affairs & Commodities Division, you will become part of the IFB team and gain hands-on experience working alongside the Commodities & Food Systems and Business & Regulatory Affairs teams on real projects that impact Illinois agriculture. You will collaborate with experienced staff, develop a deeper understanding of agricultural issues, policy, regulatory affairs, and commodity programs, and build valuable relationships across the organization. Throughout the internship, you will participate in professional development opportunities, attend meetings and events, network with industry leaders, and gain insight into career opportunities within agriculture advocacy and association management. We are excited to help you enhance your academic experience while contributing to the important work of serving Illinois farmers and rural communities.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in agriculture, or a related field.
• Must be able to work full-time hours from late May 2027 to early August 2027.
• Graduation date of August 2027 or beyond.
• Ability to be productive, with high degree of accuracy/attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Must have ability to work in various weather conditions for outdoor events and activities.

Nice To Haves

• The internship may be extended part-time through fall 2027 and spring 2028.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience working alongside the Commodities & Food Systems and Business & Regulatory Affairs teams on real projects that impact Illinois agriculture.
• Collaborate with experienced staff.
• Develop a deeper understanding of agricultural issues, policy, regulatory affairs, and commodity programs.
• Build valuable relationships across the organization.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Attend meetings and events.
• Network with industry leaders.
• Gain insight into career opportunities within agriculture advocacy and association management.

Benefits

• insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life)
• 401(k) with company match
• parental leave
• paid time off
• paid company holidays
• time off to volunteer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed