2027 Consumer Digital Marketing Internship

National Pork Board • Clive, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director of Digital Marketing within the Market Growth Department, the Consumer Digital Marketing Intern supports the coordination, organization, and execution of national consumer marketing initiatives designed to grow pork demand. This experiential role provides hands-on exposure to digital marketing, multicultural campaigns, content management, and project coordination in the agriculture industry. The intern supports the Taste What Pork Can Do consumer campaign, including Hispanic and Black American marketing initiatives, and learns how consumer insights, creative development, media, and measurement work together to connect with consumers and support America's pork producers.

The intern works alongside the Consumer Digital Marketing team, participates in internal and agency meetings, assists with projects and marketing resources, and learns about the strategies and decisions behind national consumer marketing efforts. The internship lasts 12 weeks, with a preferred May 2027–August 2027 timeline and a 40-hour workweek. Internships are paid at $18 per hour for undergraduates or $20 per hour for graduate students. There may be an opportunity to continue part time through Fall 2027. All intern positions are based at the National Pork Board office in Clive, Iowa. Interns arrange their own summer housing; a living stipend is provided. The application deadline is November 13, 2026.

The National Pork Board oversees Checkoff-funded research, promotion, and consumer information projects and communicates with pork producers and the public. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, technology, swine health, pork safety, and environmental management. Applicants should be enthusiastic about supporting the organization's mission of serving U.S. pork producers.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Business Administration, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Interest in digital marketing, consumer behavior, project management, and the agriculture or food industry.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when entering and organizing information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance when needed.
• Ability to support the organization's mission with enthusiasm to serve U.S. pork producers.

Nice To Haves

• Previous marketing experience.
• Previous WordPress experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tracking marketing projects, maintaining timelines, organizing deliverables, documenting meeting notes and action items, and following up on milestones.
• Support website and digital content updates, including entering and organizing recipes, images, and other content in WordPress and related content management platforms.
• Assist with coordination and implementation of national and multicultural consumer marketing campaigns by organizing campaign materials, creative assets, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain spreadsheets, project trackers, campaign calendars, and marketing databases, ensuring information is accurate, organized, and accessible.
• Participate in meetings and correspondence with external marketing agency partners and gain exposure to campaign development, creative reviews, media execution, and project workflows.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Business Intelligence, Communications, and other Market Growth functions, to understand how consumer insights, marketing performance, and industry priorities inform campaign decisions.
• Develop an understanding of the pork industry, consumer audiences, and the National Pork Board's role in supporting pork producers through marketing programs.
• Help organize and maintain marketing resources, campaign materials, and updates that support collaboration with state pork associations and industry stakeholders.
• Take ownership of defined projects and assist with additional marketing and administrative activities as needed.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $18 per hour for undergraduate students or $20 per hour for graduate students.
• Living stipend for summer housing expenses; interns are responsible for securing their own housing.
• Opportunity to continue on a part-time basis through Fall 2027.

What This Job Offers

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