Commodities & Regulatory Intern

Illinois Agricultural Association•Bloomington, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at the Illinois Farm Bureau to become part of an influential leader that has a rich history and vision toward the future of agriculture. We’re excited you’re looking for a career with Illinois Farm Bureau as we advocate for farmers and agriculture. We’re a grassroots organization made up of people who support farms, food and families in Illinois. Apply today to become a vital part of helping us advocate for Illinois agriculture and support Illinois farm families. About the role 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. Application Timeline: We know waiting can be difficult, so we want to set expectations upfront. Our internship recruiting process takes place over several months. Applications open in mid-September and are reviewed as they are received. HR interviews are expected to begin in mid-October, followed by interviews with hiring leaders. Depending on the role and applicant volume, hiring decisions and offers may be made anytime from October through January. We appreciate your patience throughout the process and will communicate updates as they become available. How does this role make an impact? "Test drive" a potential career path through real corporate projects, collaboration in meetings, and several networking opportunities. While working alongside and learning from expert leaders at all levels of the company, in addition to teaming up with fellow interns to showcase your ideas, our interns impact the business, and experience professional and personal growth.

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.
Enhance academic experience while contributing to the important work of serving Illinois farmers and rural communities.
Test drive a potential career path through real corporate projects, collaboration in meetings, and several networking opportunities.
Work alongside and learn from expert leaders at all levels of the company.
Team up with fellow interns to showcase ideas.